A Guide For Using Boxcar Children Surprise Island In The Classroom

Provides many activities to use when presenting The boxcar children: Surprise Island by Gertrude Chandler Warner. Projects include: pre-reading activities, biographical sketch, book summary, vocabulary lists, and book report activities.

Includes the following features: sample lesson plans, pre-reading activities, biographical sketch and picture of the author, book summary, vocabulary lists and vocabulary activity ideas, quizzes, hands-on projects, cooperative learning activities, cross-curricular activities, post-reading activities, book report ideas, research ideas,

Provides many activities to use when presenting Missing May by Cynthia Rylant. Projects include: pre-reading activities, biographical sketch, book summary, vocabulary lists, and book report activities.

A guide to using the book "Adam of the Road" in the classroom that includes sample lesson plans, unit tests, vocabulary lists, critical thinking questions, and hands-on projects.

Teaching literature unit based on the popular children's story, Madeline.

The Boxcar Children have long been known for being creative and resourceful. This hardcover book is filled with fun how-to guides for everyday adventures. It includes tips and tricks for mystery solving (how to make invisible ink and create secret codes), travel (how to pack a suitcase; how to take great snapshots), and enjoying the great outdoors. Each of the four Boxcar Children has their own section—practical advice from Jessie, a "roughing it" guide from Henry, crafts and art projects from Violet, and recipes from Benny! A great gift for Boxcar fans.

Provides many activities to use when presenting The velveteen rabbit by Margery Williams. Projects include: pre-reading activities, biographical sketch, book summary, vocabulary lists, and book report activities.

For use in the class when reading The Borrowers.