Stargirl in your classroom

Another awesome character to use in your classroom and/or literature cirlces is Jerry Spinelli's "Stargirl". A unique character that creates discussion around the question, "Can one person change the way an entire community thinks"?

Guided Reading Level: V
Grade Level: 6.1
http://www.multcolib.org/talk/guides-stargirl.html

Frindle Lesson Plans & Activities

Frindle by Andrew Clements is an AWESOME book to use in your classroom, whether it is used as a read aloud or in literature cirlces, your students will love Nick, Frindle's main character.

Reading Level: 4.8




http://www.teachervision.fen.com/fantasy-fiction/printable/56976.html
http://litplans.com/titles/Frindle_Andrew_Clements.html
http://www.writingfix.com/Chapter_Book_Prompts/Frindle3.htm
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collateral.jsp?id=10849_type=Book_typeId=3129

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key in your Reading Class

Joey Pigza is an absolutely wonderful character - perfect for an in depth character unit of study. The link below includes an entire unit map that includes writing an expository essay on ADHD.

Reading Level: Guided Reading: T

Grade Level: 4.75

http://www.manitowoc.lib.wi.us/readers/guides/joeypigza.htm
http://www.scu.edu/character/upload/Joey.pdf