AdLit
Ad lit.org: Use Cooperative Learning Groups to Engage Learners
When teachers structure cooperative learning groups as part of the overall reading program, they also open the door to a multiple intelligences approach to literacy, which is inherent in cooperative learning. This article offers guidance...
Other
Literature Lesson Plan
This lesson plan is for a character study that uses butcher paper, pens, pencils, and copies of assigned book. Students then complete a character study on at least two major characters.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Nothing but the Truth by Avi
Three different book talks are given here, to use in introducing or sparking interest in reading Avi's "Nothing But the Truth."
Curated OER
African American Literature Book Club: Terry Mc Millan
This site from the African American Literature Book Club is a very nice site for Terry McMillan fans. There is a short interview, a list of her books, summaries of those books, and related links.
TES Global
Blendspace: 3rd Grade Battle Books
Follow links to book-talk videos and descriptions of twelve different books appropriate for third graders.
TES Global
Blendspace: Literature Circle Differention Using Web 2.0 Tools
A fourteen-part learning module with links to websites for use with literature circles.
Other
Wired for Words: Online Book Club
Wired for Words is an excellent site for students from K-12 to find books that would interest them. It has a searchable database of book reviews, many submitted by site users. It maintains high standards of quality when choosing the...
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Richard Wright
This site focuses on Richard Wright including a short biography, the video [9:19] "The Life and Times of Richard Wright (1 of 2)" and links to 22 of his books.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Arna Bontemps
A brief biography and a list of the works written by Harlem Renaissance author, Arna Bontemps.
![Glencoe Literary Library: "Canterbury Tales" Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan](https://content.lessonplanet.com/knovation/original/48307-819fd1cfa22448ccf4f0a4f159a9cf61.jpg?1661514582 "Glencoe Literary Library: \"Canterbury Tales\" Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan")
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literary Library: "Canterbury Tales" Study Guide [Pdf]
An extensive, printable study guide for Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" from the Glencoe Literary Library. Includes biography, background information, and Before, During, and After Reading Activities using graphic organizers, literature...
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Mirandy and Brother Wind by Mc Kissack
Mirandy and Brother Wind by Patricia C. McKissack is a Caldecott Honor Book, based on the cakewalk, a once popular dance in the African-American culture. This site contains a review of the book.
Other
Book Club Lesson Plan: Number the Stars
Designed to be used in conjunction with other schools, the activities and lessons here could be used by a single class as well.
NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Making Talking Books [Pdf]
Talking books are ones created on the computer using digital photos and pictures with accompanying audio. This manual gives instructions in how to create them easily using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. The booklet was made to support...
Scholastic
Scholastic Teaching Resources
This site provides lesson plans to use in classrooms. Age group categories, PK-2, 3-5 and 6-8 make this site very easy to navigate and get what you need.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Thoughtful Threads: Sparking Rich Online Discussions
Today's learners love chatting online with friends. This lesson plan combines that love with literature. Students form literature circles and have meaningful online discussions about a literary work.
Other
Whole Kids Foundation: Kids Club
The Whole Kids Foundation provides opportunities to help kids start healthy eating conversations with books and activities from Scrapkins, Better Bites, Book Club and more!
Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School District: Independent Reading [Pdf]
A guide explaining the importance of Independent Reading and providing several strategies students can use to increase comprehension while reading independently. Strategies include Reader's Response Journals, Quick Conferences,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Interactive Reading Project
In this lesson plan, students are motivated to read and learn how to discuss literature by discussing books they are reading via e-mail.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: John Steinbeck: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
Here is a chronology of Steinbeck's work. Click on the year to view information about that year. The information on each novel is very brief, but this is a great resource for the covers (some of them the original) of his books.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson
Two booktalks are offered here to spark interest in Anderson's book.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Three booktalks to choose from here to help spark interest in Anderson's acclaimed book, "Speak."
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: Joyce Carol Oates: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
An extensive listing of the works of Joyce Carol Oates, including her novels, collections, anthologies, and short stories. Click on the year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions of each work.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson
This brief booktalk includes enough details to help entice readers to pick up "Prom."
Curated OER
African American Literature Book Club: Author Images: Lorraine Hansberry
Photograph of Lorraine Hansberry.
Other popular searches
- Book Clubs
- Reading Book Clubs
- 5th Grade Book Clubs
- Guided Reading Book Clubs
- On Line Book Clubs
- Modeling of Book Clubs
- 6th Grade Book Clubs
- Nonfiction Book Clubs
- Book Clubs Partnerships
- Teaching Fantasy Book Clubs
- Shadow Club Book