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Every Day Edit - Author Virginia Hamilton
For this editing activity, learners correct grammatical mistakes—including punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar—in a short paragraph about author Virginia Hamilton.
Curated OER
The House that Dies Drear Built
Students write a descriptive paragraph, in the style of Virginia Hamilton, describing the landscape around their house.
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Tears of Joy Theatre Presents Anansi the Spider
Accompany the African folktale, Anansi the Spider, with a collection of five lessons, each equipped with supplemental activities. Lessons offer multidisciplinary reinforcement in English language arts, social studies, science,...
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Her stories: African American folktales, fairy tales, and true tales
Students discuss the illustration's allusion to the myth, Pandora's Box. Students locate instances of folk sayings or expressions that make these tales seem authentic to the reader. Students draw a Venn diagram comparing Catskinella and...
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The House of Dies Drear
Students read The House of Dies Drear and understand how he filled a need and helped people. In this philanthropy lesson students understand how the people who helped on the "Underground Railroad" filled a need and helped others....
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Graphic Organizing: Early American History
In collaborative groups, young US historians sort cards (each labeled with a single early American event or issue) according to which of the first four presidents was leading the country at the time. Learners copy the events onto a...
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Map the Mystery!
Seventh graders read the novel, "The House of Dies Drear", and create a story map to analyze the plot and recall events.
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Spirituals
Fourth graders realize the significance in the Negro spirituals concerning the Underground Railroad. They choose a position, either for helping slaves or ignoring the slaves. They describe, in a paragraph, their position.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Descriptive Writing With Virginia Hamilton
Excellent site geared towards student writers interesting in learning how to journal. Follow Virginia Hamilton, an author, and learn her techniques from examples. Very comprehensive learning site.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Virginia Hamilton
What do you know about the author, Virginia Hamilton? Here is a comprehensive site that includes links to other sources.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Descriptive Writing With Virginia Hamilton
This workshop helps students increase their skills in descriptive writing by following tips and suggestions from writer Virginia Hamilton. After reading about Hamilton, students write their descriptive pieces and publish them online. A...
Kent State University
Virginia Hamilton Conference
This resource provides information about the annual Virginia Hamilton Conference, which is all about multicultural literature for children. There is also a link to biographical information on Virginia Hamilton.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Virginia Hamilton
This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each
Scholastic
Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Interview Transcript
This is a transcript of an interview between students and the celebrated children's writer, Virginia Hamilton.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Biography
A biography of award winning novelist Virginia Hamilton.
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "The House of Dies Drear" Study Guide [Pdf]
Reading guide to Virginia Hamilton's "The House of Dies Drear" with pre- and post-reading material, as well as brainstorming activities and writing prompts. Includes brief author biography, an introduction to the text, a preview of...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Plain City
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Plain City" by Virginia Hamilton. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: A White Romance
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "A White Romance" by Virginia Hamilton. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Cousins
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Cousins" by Virginia Hamilton. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The House of Dies Drear
This young adult fiction novel is one of Virginia Hamilton's most delightful mystery stories. Read about the characters, plot and themes in this informative site.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Press Asserts Its Freedom
The role of the free press in Colonial American literary and political history. Includes links to Alexander Hamilton and charters involving free press.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Descriptive Writing
Need help with doing a descriptive paper or personal narrative? Need a writing lesson plan? Meet Virginia Hamilton and follow her step-by-step guide to writing. When done, you are eligible for a certificate signed by this author.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Walter Dean Myers
Web English Teacher helps you to discover the world of author Walter Dean Myers. This resource features lesson plans for "Fallen Angels" and several other books.
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