Children's Literature
Alphabetized by Author's Last Name

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Bernard Waber
Lesson plans for Ira Sleeps Over and other books.

Miss Switch Online by Barbara Brooks Wallace
This teacher's guide offers prediction questions, comprehension questions using Bloom's Taxonomy, and ideas for projects that address multiple intelligences.

Secret in St. Something by Barbara Brooks Wallace
Synopsis, 3 discussion questions, and 3 postreading activities.

Blackwater Swamp by Bill Wallace
A variety of activities to support the novel.

Coyote Autumn by Bill Wallace
Summary, 3 discussion questions, and 3 postreading activities.

The Seed and the Giant Saguaro by Jennifer Ward
After reading the book and discussing life in the desert, students write their own poems.

The Seed and the Giant Saguaro by Jennifer Ward
Story mapping activity.

Keepers by Jeri Handel Watts
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.

Juneteenth Jamboree by Carole Boston Weatherford
Summary, prereading and comprehension questions, vocabulary, suggestions for use in literature circles, reader responde and writing topics, ESL and interdisciplinary strategies. Access to this 9-page teacher guide requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

Sarah Weeks
Lesson plans for So B. It, more.

Rosemary Wells
Lesson plans for McDuff, Yoko's World of Kindness.

Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express by Margaret Wetterer
A variety of activities to accompany reading this book.

Lisa Wheeler
Lesson ideas for Old Cricket and other books.

Gloria Whelan
Lesson plans for Homeless Bird, other books.

If the Shoe Fits: Voices from Cinderella by Laura Whipple
Synopsis, 4 discussion questions, and 3 postreading activities.

E. B. White
Lesson plans and resources for teaching Charlotte's Web, Trumpet of the Swan, and Stuart Little.

Laura Ingalls Wilder
Lesson plans and resources for teaching Little House on the Prairie and other books.

Deborah Wiles
An interview with the author of Love, Ruby Lavender and Every Little Bird that Sings.

Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles
Synopsis, discussion questions, and ideas for follow-up activities.

Love, Ruby Lavender
Discussion questions, ideas for post-reading projects, and an author interview.

A video interview with Mo Willems
Biography, bibliography, video clips, and transcript.

When Africa was Home by Karen Lynn Williams
Vocabulary, literacy, and crosscurricular activities. Access requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

The Little Old Lady Who was not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
This teacher guide includes a summary, a pre-reading activity, discussion questions, and post-reading activities.

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
This 3-page handout includes vocabulary words and discussion questions. Adobe Reader or compatible application is required for access.

Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan by Mary Williams
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.

A Chair for my Mother by Vera B. Williams
Questions to help students understand the economic concept of savings.

Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart by Vera B. Williams
Summary, discussion questions, and follow-up activities.

Flames of the Tiger by John Wilson
An extensive list of post-reading activities.

The Day the World Exploded by Simon Winchester
Discussion questions and activities integrating language arts, history, and science. Access to this 3-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

Gracie's Girl by Ellen Wittlinger
Summary, 3 discussion questions, and 3 postreading activities.

Shadow of a Bull by Maia Wojciechowska
Three activities to develop literacy skills.

Coming to America: A Muslim Family's Story by Bernard Wolf
This 7-page teacher's guide includes background information, prereading questions, vocabulary words, discussion questions, ideas for literature circles and writing, ESL strategies, and interdisciplinary connections. Access requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

Easter Egg Eggstravaganza
Computer and language arts skills will be introduced, reinforced and enriched through Easter activities related to the book The Golden Egg by A.J. Wood.