Curated OER
Running Out of Time: Vocabulary Strategies
Review concepts and terms after reading Running Out of Time. Learners each come up with a few terms that they think are important and then participate in a list-group-label exercise, paying close attention to the two main years featured...
Curated OER
Running Out of Time: Concept Analysis
Tap into the information included in this in-depth analysis of Running Out of Time when planning your unit. The document includes a plot summary, analysis of the literary elements in the novel, implications for various student groups,...
Novelinks
Running Out of Time: Anticipation Guide
Get your class ready to read with this anticipatory set for Running Out of Time. Small groups each consider one thought-provoking statement. After each group comes to a consensus, the whole class participates in sharing ideas and voting...
Curated OER
Running Out of Time: Letter to a Character
Once your learners have a firm handle on the characters in Running Out of Time, invite them to write letters to chosen characters about the events of the novel. Pupils then share with others who wrote to the same character.
Curated OER
Running Out Of Time: Bloom’s Taxonomy Mixed with QAR
Dig into chapter 19 of Running Out of Time with questions covering each level of Bloom's Taxonomy. Learners read the text, respond to the questions in paragraph form, and then discuss the answers as a class.
Aladdin Paperbacks
Running Out of Time: The Cloze Procedure
Determine if the reading level of Running Out of Time is too easy, to difficult, or just right for your pupils with a cloze reading exercise. After listening to the teacher read the passage, learners fill in the blanks on the cloze...
Curated OER
Running Out of Time: Problematic Situation
What would you take with you if you were traveling on your own to a different place? A different time? Pupils decide individually and then in groups what the main character of Running Out of Time should take on her trip. Coming to a...
Curated OER
Running Out of Time: Picture Book Activity
Ease your class into reading Running Out of Time by first reading The Boy Who Stopped Time, a picture book with some similar concepts and themes. After a reading of the story, learners participate in a discussion and journaling exercise.
Other
About the Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Brief biographical page offers some background about Ms. Haddix and the awards she's won, along with a link to a full biography.
Other
Rambles Review: Margaret Peterson Haddix, "Just Ella"
This review of "Just Ella" gives just enough information and a little evaluation of the quality of the writing and the message.
The Book Report
Teen reads.com: Reviews: Takeoffs and Landings
A review of "Takeoffs and Landings," a book for young adults written by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Read about Margaret Peterson Haddix's biography on this site. Learn about the life of the author of children's books such as Among the Hidden.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Book Series: Shadow Children
This site discusses the Shadow Children Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Investigate the plotline, major characters, list of books, and other reading.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Book Series: The Missing
Read about The Missing Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix on this site. Learn about the plotline, major characters, list of books, and other reading.
Other
Semicolon: Review of Margaret Peterson Haddix Books
This detailed blog posting recommends 4 of Margaret Peterson Haddix's books for young teen girls. Includes comments on some of her other books as well.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Just Ella
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Just Ella" by Margaret Peterson Haddix. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.