PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Novels: 1826: Last of the Mohicans
Brief introduction to The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper, highlighting the novel's themes, setting, and main characters.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Getting to Know Adelita
In this lesson, 1st graders will describe the characters, setting, and key details in "Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella" by Tomie de Paolaby. With guidance and support, students will record the details on a circle map.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Hot Dog" Book Reports
Young scholars will use a Makes Sense Strategies Think-sheet to learn to identify the characters, setting, main idea and details of a book read. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Novels: 1851: Moby Dick
A brief introduction to Moby Dick, highlighting the novel's setting, main characters, and important themes.