This lesson presents a framework for analyzing the characters in a book. It reviews the information about a character that should be considered when analyzing a character and the need to support an analysis with examples from the story. What Is Character Analysis? When you're reading a book,...
Joined by a trio of unforgettable characters - the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) longing for brains, the Tin Man (Jack Haley) yearning for a heart, and the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) seeking courage - they traverse the yellow brick road. Their destination: the enigmatic Wizard of Oz, who can ...
Rick, by Alex Gino is a companion chapter book to George with some familiar characters like Melissa and Kelly but some new ones too. In this book, Rick, who is 11, is at a stage of discovery with puberty and middle school, and he feels different. He especially feels different from his...
Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t. With a recycling-friendly “Go Green” message, The Lorax allows young readers to experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted, all in a story that is ...
More fromTeaching Kinder Kids Description Add some fun to your classroom library with a children's book all star wall! This product includes posters of 22 popular children's book characters. Characters included are The Very Hungry Caterpillar If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Curious George Elephant ...
For some, it means dressing up as their favorite horror movie characters and make-believe monsters. For others, it means DIY-ing something creative and cool or paying homage to the movies, TV shows and books you love. While we've got ideas for TV and movie character costumes, this story...
Early reader books that feature gentle and funny friendship stories for kids who wantmore books likeFrog and Toad. Books like Mercy Watson Full-color illustrations, lovable characters, well-written text and engaging stories round out thislist of books similar to Mercy Watson. ...
Icebreaker, part of the Maple Hill series by author Hannah Grace, is what BookTokkers call a "spicy" read. Translation? It contains graphic descriptions of sex. In this case, the main characters are college students. The novel is so explicit that students at Carter's school are not permitt...
All this is to say that it has been another banner year for graphic novels, and another year to remind ourselves that with their wide-ranging vocabulary, clever construction, complex characters, and truly incredible art, graphic novels are worth celebrating, not censoring. And with so many of ...
Make picking your next book for kids easy with our handy, fee book lists for kids! Find fantastic book lists by grade or theme.