Elizabeth George Speare
Lesson plans for The Witch of Blackbird Pond and other books

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The Bronze Bow

The Bronze Bow
This page includes a summary and suggestions for activities.

Sign of the Beaver

Avoid Sign of the Beaver
This page points out problems in the portrayal of Native Americans in this book. It is sponsored by Oyate, a Native American organization dedicated to accurate portrayal of Native lives.

Signs in Speare's The Sign of the Beaver
An essay on the semiotics of this children's book.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Consider the Source
This WebQuest uses The Witch of Blackbird Pond as a starting point. Students explore the reliability of information sources, the beliefs of Puritans and Quakers, and the roles of women and children.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Summary, themes and interdisciplinary connections, pre-reading activity, vocabulary, and related titles.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Author biography, background information, prereading, graphic organizers, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and related reading. This 22-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Summary, theme and crosscurricular activities, and research assignments, designed for grades 7 and 8.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond
A language arts/social studies unit in which students examine literary elements such as character, setting, plot, and conflict within the genre of historical fiction.