Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
Lesson plans and teaching resources

ABCs of Ramona
Students list words in alphabetical order according to initial and second letter. Various lists of words may be used for practice; scroll to the bottom for a handout that comes with this lesson.

Create New Words
Students create a new word and definition. 2 pages; Adobe Reader required.

The Extra Good Sunday
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a writing task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.

Make a Time Capsule
Students create a time capsule at the beginning of the year that they will open again at the end of the year. Includes short writing task. 2 pages; Adobe Reader required.

Ramona and her Father
This page offers links to a variety of resources: downloads, an online game, and learning activities.

Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.

Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Writing prompt, graphic organizer, student handouts, and sample essay. Emphasis is on providing evidence for an inference. 5 pages; word processor required.

Ramona's World
Summary, 8 discussion questions, and related titles.

The World of Ramona
Cross-curricular learning activities, an interview with Beverly Cleary, 6 pages; Adobe Reader required.