Book-Based Skill Builders

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.

Grades K–3
Rosa

In Order for Justice
based on Rosa by Nikki Giovanni

Reinforce students� comprehension of this book and understanding of the civil rights movement.


 

Magic Tree House: Carnival at Candlelight

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.


 

The Hello, Goodbye Window

Secret Word
based on The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster

Students will enjoy solving the riddles to find the secret word.


 

Grades 3–6
Each Little Bird that Sings

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.


 

Pick of the Litter

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.


 

Grades 6-8
The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp

Words of Wisdom
based on The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey

Students will figure out the meaning of quotes from Bennacio.


 

The Princess Academy

Of Good Character
based on Princess Academy by Shannon Hale

Students will evaluate the characters in the book and complete a character analysis chart.


 

Wolf Brother

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.


 

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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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