Will Hobbs
Lesson plans for Bearstone and other books

|Biography and Background| |Bearstone| |Crossing the Wire| |Down the Yukon| |Downriver| |Jackie's Wild Seattle |Jason's Gold| |River Thunder| |Wild Man Island

Adventure into Literature Circles with Will Hobbs
The first part of this 8-page document discusses literature circles in general terms. The second part relates to specific works by title. Adobe Reader or compatible application required for access.

Will Hobbs Official Website: A Special Place for Teachers and Librarians
Scroll down to find a variety of activities to accompany Bearstone, Kokopelli's Flute, and other books by Hobbs.

Bearstone, Will Hobbs
A synopsis of the story appears at the top of this page. Scroll to the link at the bottom for a 22-page study guide, including biography and a variety of reading and writing activities. The guide requires Adobe Reader for access.

Bearstone by Will Hobbs
This online scavenger hunt includes a student worksheet and the links they need to complete it.

Bearstone by Will Hobbs
This very thorough site includes chapter-by-chapter activities, including cause-and-effect, character maps, puzzles and games, worksheets, and resources for teachers.

Bearstone
Summary, themes, activities, related titles.

Crossing the Wire
Summary, cross-curricular activities, discussion questions. This 2-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Down the Yukon
Synopsis, 5 discussion questions, and 5 ideas for postreading activities.

Downriver
An introduction by the author followed by pre-reading activities, thematic connections, cross-curricular connections, and suggestions for vocabulary. Designed for grades 7-10.

Jackie's Wild Seattle
Summary, 2 discussion questions, and 2 followup activities.

Jason's Gold by Will Hobbs
Summary, prereading activities, analytical and interdisciplinary activities, author interview and related titles.

Jason's Gold
Summary, book talk, 12 discussion questions, and related titles.

River Thunder
An introduction by the author followed by pre-reading activities, thematic connections, cross-curricular connections, and suggestions for vocabulary.

Wild Man Island
Summary, 3 discussion questions, and 5 activities.