Kathleen Krull
Lesson plans and teaching resources

| Biography and Background | | Harvesting Hope | | Wilma Unlimited |

Biography and Background

Kathleen Krull
The author's official Web site.

Kathleen Krull
Short video interviews of the author.

Harvesting Hope

Guided Comprehension: Making Connections Using a Double-Entry Journal
This lesson introduces students to the comprehension strategy of making connections. Students learn the three types of connections (text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world) using a double-entry journal. They also learn about the life of Cesar Chavez and his work to promote civil rights.

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
A teacher guide and other activities. Adobe Reader required for access.

Harvesting Hope
In these learning activities, students are introduced to the economic terms "natural resources," "human resources," "capital resources," and "opportunity cost." They work with vocabulary and compound words, and they decode quotations. Includes printable handouts. Adobe Reader required; 14 pages.

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

Wilma Unlimited
An introduction to writing biographies, includes accommodations for struggling students.

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
A variety of post-reading activities.

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
Prereading, discussion questions, and followup activities. Access requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.