Book Fairs excite children about the joy of reading! Use that excitement to foster learning with these lesson plans based on books available at your Fall 2006 Book Fair.
In Order for Justice based on Rosa by Nikki Giovanni
Reinforce students� comprehension of this book and understanding of the civil rights movement.
Mystery Noun based on Magic Tree House: Carnival at Candlelight by Mary Pope Osborne
Students will strengthen their knowledge of nouns by using facts from the book to find the fascinating person, place or thing.
Secret Word based on The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster
Students will enjoy solving the riddles to find the secret word.
A Biography of Comfort based on Each Little Bird that Sings by Deborah Wiles
This activity will help students plan and write a biography for the main character, Comfort.
Decisions, Desicions based on Pick of the Litter by Bill Wallace
Students strengthen their decision making skills by choosing the right decision for each situation.
Words of Wisdom based on The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey
Students will figure out the meaning of quotes from Bennacio.
Of Good Character based on Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Students will evaluate the characters in the book and complete a character analysis chart.
The Prophecy of Nanuak based on Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver
Students will sharpen their writing skills by charting the actions and settings that took place in the book.
Printable Activities Use our collection of word searches, mazes, coloring pages, and more to motivate reading and to get students ready for Book Fair day.
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You'll find more activities like Booktalks and Read Alouds for many of the titles on your Book Fair this Fall.