The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
Lesson plans and teaching resources

Creating a Plot Diagram for Charlotte Doyle
Analysis of the plot.

Ideas for Teaching The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
In these activities, students explore the jargon of various professions. They also research ships and social roles of the 1800s.

Symbolism in Charlotte Doyle
Analysis of symbols in the novel.

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Focusing on a theme of breaking traditional gender roles, this site offers theme openers, crosscurricular activities, and research assignments.

True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
A variety of activities to support the novel.

True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Suggestions for related readings and a link to a study guide. The study guide requires Adobe Reader.

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Summary, booktalk, 14 discussion questions, and ideas for snacks.

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Extensive suggestions for post-reading activities.

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
A Reader's Theater excerpt for 13 voices. Adobe Reader required for access.

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle . Adobe Reader required for these resources.

• Introductory Material
  Author biography, background information, character list, vocabulary words.
• An Important Warning-Chapter 5 Worksheet
  Students list sensory details and analyze suffixes.
• Chapters 6-12 Worksheet
  Students work with suspense and vocabulary.
• Chapters 13-17 Worksheet
  Students analyze characters traits of three main characters and work with prefixes.
• Chapters 18-22 Worksheet
  Students work with outlining and summarizing. They also work with vocabulary.
• Character
  Students analyze 3 characters.
• Conflict Graphic Organizer
  Students find examples of internal and external conflict.
• Suspense Graphic Organizer
  Students analyze suspense at the end of specific chapters.
• Whole-Novel Discussion and Activities
  5 discussion questions and 4 post-reading activities.
• Multiple Choice Test
  10 questions.

Video Interview with Avi
Interviews and transcripts.