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Need an interesting
way to tie in science or social studies to reading? This Web site lists
all the books in the fantastic Magic Tree House series and includes
an entire section just for teachers. There are free activities, as well
as research and teacher guides so you can bring the adventures of Jack
and Annie into your classroom during a study of the Civil War or dinosaurs.
For kids, there are Reader's and Writer's Clubs to help children work
on their reading and writing skills.
Reader Service No. 75
This site warns
from the beginning, "ATTENTION: Please run for your life!"
The sometimes sarcastic, perplexing, often depressing, but endlessly
popular A Series of Unfortunate Events author's Web site begins just
as the books do - with a disclaimer that nothing positive will come
of your visit. This well-organized site takes you through a synopsis
of the series, an interview with the author, a reader's guide, and some
strange games (we were also amused by a wanted poster of Count Olaf).
With all his wit and charm, Lemony Snicket reminds us that life doesn't
always have a happy ending. This site can help to tie the books to a
lesson on the importance of family or overcoming difficult situations.
Reader Service No. 78
The whimsical, wacky
world of Roald Dahl is perfectly captured on this site - complete with
flying chickens and creeping spiders. You will find an author biography,
teacher tools, lesson ideas for favorites such as The Twits and Matilda,
trivia, and special treats for kids including games. In Tips for Teachers,
you can download and print ideas and lessons for free. There is also
a complete list of his works and an interview. What was Roald Dahl's
first book? Try the Roald Dahl Challenge! Reader Service No. 76
With the ease and
finesse of a research expert, you can find links to dozens of authors
and illustrators through this site. Some of the links are official sites
while others were created by fans. Authors and illustrators are listed
alphabetically by last name, together with best-known titles. Links
to other resources are available, with brief descriptions of what to
expect on each site. Reader Service No. 77
Delve into the mind
of the author of Stephanie's Ponytail and countless other books. There
is a biography, book list, and sound bytes of Mr. Munsch reading his
stories. One endearing feature is Something Special, which includes
classroom trips, visits with families, and zany photos of students and
teachers. For a perfect poetry unit, go to Poetry and read some of Robert
Munsch's poems, written in response to fans' letters or dedicated to
children he has met on his many travels. If your class has some fans,
send their letters and pictures - he encourages it! Reader Service No.
79
Ramona Quimby and
Henry Huggins are two of the many delightful characters from Beverly
Cleary. See how her ideas for Henry and Ribsy came to be, and find interesting
facts about Mrs. Cleary. Go to Teaching Resources to download a free
classroom guide, or click on the book characters for facts and a list
of the titles in which they appear. The neighborhood map is excellent
for helping kids understand the world in which Henry, Beezus, and Ramona
live. There is also a link to trivia quizzes in Fun & Games that
will test even the most knowledgeable Beverly Cleary fan. Reader Service
No. 80
Looking for more?
Check out these sites:
Kevin Henkes
http://www.harperchildrens.com/hch/author/author/henkes/
Avi
http://www.avi-writer.com/
Eric Carle
http://www.eric-carle.com/
Bruce Coville
http://www.brucecoville.com/
Narnia Chronicles
http://www.narnia.com/
Little House Books
http://www.littlehousebooks.com/
Chris Van Allsburg
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/author/cva/
By Francine Cabreja.
Send your favorite Web site links to
FCabreja@Scholastic.com
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