Children's Literature
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Peggy Parish
Lesson plans for Amelia Bedelia.

Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
At this very extensive page find Teaching Guides and activity pages for 20 Junie B. Jones books. The Teaching Guides include prereading and followup activities.

Junie B. Jones is a Graduation Girl by Barbara Park
Summary, pre-reading questions, and ideas for during and after reading.

Linda Sue Park
Lesson plans for A Single Shard.

Koko's Kitten by Dr. Francine Patterson
After reading Koko's Kitten, students will use the koko.org website to learn more about Koko the gorilla, send an email message to Koko, see Koko use sign language and learn from Koko how to sign three words.

Dear Mrs. Parks by Rosa Parks with Gregory Reed
Summary and background, prereading and comprehension questions, vocabulary, suggestions for use in literature circles, reader responde and writing topics, ESL and interdisciplinary strategies. Access to this 8-page teacher guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

Katherine Paterson
Lesson plans and activities for A Bridge to Terabithia, Jacob Have I Loved, and Lyddie.

A Simple Gift by Nancy Ruth Patterson
Summary, 4 discussion questions, and 4 postreading activities.

East by Edith Pattou
This version of the "Sleeping Beauty" story is set in Scandinavia. Summary, book talk, and 7 discussion questions.

Gary Paulsen
Lesson plans and activities for Hatchet and other books.

Richard Peck
Lesson plans and activities for A Year Down Yonder and other books.

First Day in Grapes by L. King Perez
Summary and background, prereading questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, ideas for literature circles, ESL and interdisciplinary strategies, and more. This 8-page teacher's guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Call it Courage by Matthew Perry
Vocabulary words, questions, and activities.

The Whingdingdilly by Bill Peet
Four E/LA activities addressing standards for grade 2.

Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Vocabulary and a variety of crosscurricular activities to support the book. Access requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
This is a reading lesson for special education/early elementary students. This lesson helps students with their reading skills as they learn about generosity.

Pilkey's Web Site O' Fun!
The author of The Adventures of Captain Underpants offers things for kids to do and a special page of "boring teacher stuff."

The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Overview and general teaching tips. This 2-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Watty Piper
Lesson plans for The Little Engine that Could.

Aesop's Fables by Jerry Pinkney
Prereading, discussion questions, followup activities, related Web sites and titles. Access to this 2-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper
Five days of literacy activities, includes downloadable materials.

Turtle Bay by Saviour Pirotta
This teacher guide offers a summary, a pre-reading question, vocabulary practice, and ideas for writing.

The Artist by Lori Podoshen
Summary and general teaching tips. This 2-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Patricia Polacco
Lesson plans and ideas for teaching Pink and Say, Chicken Sunday, and other books by Polacco.

Isabel and the Hungry Coyote by Keith Polette
Summary and 7 activities.

Billy Creekmore by Tracey Porter
This 2-page document has a summary, discussion questions, and extension activities. Adobe Reader or compatible application required for access.

Beatrix Potter's Naughty Animal Tales
This unit consists of 4 lessons and incorporates an author study, reading, writing, history, and geography. It is designed for grades 3-5.

Miss Potter
Biographical information about author Beatrix Potter.

Kid's Corner
Scroll down on the page to find stories of Beatrix Potter in both text and audio format.

Jack Prelutsky
Lesson plans for Scranimals and other works.