Children's Literature Lesson Plans, Authors McCall-McQueen
Summer of the Mariposas
by Guadalupe McCall
Discussion questions organized by sections of the book, comparison to Homer's
Odyssey
.
Guadalupe McCall
Author interview with emphasis on
Summer of the Mariposas
.
Under the Mesquite
by Guadalupe McCall
15 discussion questions.
What Your Room Shows about You!
Using a passage from Robert McCammon's novel
Boy's Life
as a mentor text, students write about their bedrooms. This carefully constructed lesson focuses on idea development and organization.
Robert McCloskey
Lesson plans and activities to accompany the classic children's book,
Make Way for Ducklings
.
Mirette on the High Wire
by Emily Arnold McCully
Summary, analysis, and 5 sets of discussion questions based on different themes in the story.
Trapped by the Ice
by Michael McCurdy
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.
Zomo the Rabbit
by Gerald McDermott
Discussion questions.
A Mr. Rubbish Mood
by Megan McDonald
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.
How Animals Talk
by Susan Mcgrath
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.
Caravan
by Lawrence McKay, Jr.
This teacher's guide includes a summary and background information, prereading, vocabulary, discussion questions, ideas for literature circles and writing, strategies for ESL and interdisciplinary connections, and more.
Journey Home
by Lawrence McKay, Jr.
This teacher's guide includes a summary and background information, prereading, vocabulary, discussion questions, ideas for literature circles and writing, strategies for ESL and interdisciplinary connections, and more.
Tusk, Tusk
by David Mckee
Summary, analysis, and 4 sets of discussion questions based on different themes in the story.
An interview with Patricia and Frederick McKissack
Audio interview clips, biography, and bibliography.
Goin' Someplace Special
by Patricia McKissack
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.
Roxaboxen
by Alice McLarren
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.
Nights of the Pufflings
by Bruce McMillan
Writing, reading strategies, vocabulary, word study, handouts, and other learning activities.
Salmon Summer
by Bruce McMillan
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.
Captain Abdul's Pirate School
by Colin McNaughton
Discussion questions with emphasis on economic concepts of investing, goods and services, opportunity cost, and specialization.
The Little Red Hen
by Lucinda McQueen
This 5-day unit plan includes literacy and cross-curricular activities. Scroll down for related links.