Children's Literature Lesson Plans, Authors Lewis - Lyons
C. S. Lewis
Lesson plans and activities for
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
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Do the Math #1: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra
by Wendy Lichtman
Booktalk, prereading and discussion questions, and crosscurricular followup.
Do the Math #2: The Writing on the Wall
by Wendy Lichtman
Booktalk, prereading and discussion questions, and crosscurricular followup.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
by Grace Lin
Learning activities here include character maps, practice with figurative language, working with evidence from the text, vocabulary, more.
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Vocabulary from Grace Lin's
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Words are presented in context and with definitions. Click on a word for pronunciation, examples of recent use, more.
Sweet Potato Pie
by Kathleen D. Lindsey
This teacher's guide includes summary and background information, prereading questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, ideas for literature circles and reader response, writing activities, strategies for ESL/ELL, and interdisciplinary connections.
Leo Lionni Lesson Plans
Lesson plans for
A Color of His Own
,
Little Blue, Little Yellow
, and other books.
Children of Long Ago
by Lessie Jones Little, Eloise Greenfield
This teacher's guide includes summary and background information, prereading questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, ideas for literature circles and reader response, writing activities, strategies for ESL/ELL, and interdisciplinary connections.
Confessions of a Closet Catholic
by Sarah Darer Littman
This page offers an author interview, comprehension and discussion questions, and suggestions for post-reading projects.
Arnold Lobel
Lesson plans and strategies for
Frog and Toad are Friends
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The Waterfall
by Jonathan London
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating writing task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School and Other Scary Things
by Lenore Look
Book talk, 5 discussion questions, and related titles for grade 2 and up.
Love as Strong as Ginger
by Lenore Look
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating writing task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.
The Birthday Swap
by Loretta Lopez
Summary, prereading questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, ideas for using literature circles, strategies for ESL and interdisciplinary connections, and more.
Old Penn Station
by William Low
Introduction, discussion questions, illustrations, and activities. Access to this 6-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.
Put 'em on a Talk Show!
Designed to accompany
Cindy Ellen: A Wild Western Cinderella
by Susan Lowell. After enjoying Lowell's unique re-telling of the Cinderella story, students will brainstorm a fairy tale whose characters might share their stories on a talk show. As a group, students will compose a script that can be rehearsed, possibly costumed, and then performed in front of the class. Lesson emphasizes writing traits of voice and word choice.
The Three Little Javelinas
by Susan Lowell
This lesson begins on p. 61 (65th page of document). It includes pre-reading poem and discussion, during-reading, and post-reading activities, and an extension activity. Adobe Reader required. This document is very large; let it load completely before you work with it.
Lois Lowry
Lesson plans and activities for
The Giver
,
Number the Stars
and other books.
As Long as the Rivers Flow
by Larry Loyie
This 8-day unit contains a variety of reading and writing activities, group work, and development of background knowledge. Designed for grades 4-8. Includes vocabulary, extension activities, and supplementary materials (images, handouts). 46 pages; Adobe Reader required.
Hero
by Mike Lupica
A Reader's Theater adaptation for 9 voices that serves as a booktalk. Adobe Reader required.
A Companion Craft and Discussion Guide for
Ellen's Broom
by Kelly Starling Lyons
A word search, discussion questions, 2 craft activities, and printable coloring pages. This 13-page guide requires Adobe Reader for access.