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Title:
| Literature: "Sarah, Plain and Tall" and "Skylark" by Patricia Maclachlan |
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Description:
| These sites have activities and discussion questions about "Sarah, Plain and Tall" and its sequel, "Skylark." Also includes information about author Patricia Maclachlan, the state of Maine, and life on the prairie. There are links to an eMINTS WebQuest and eThemes Resources on grasslands, book activities, and character traits. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Patricia Maclachlan In Her Own Words
Author Patricia Maclachlan talks about the importance of feeling a sense of place.
Sarah Plain and Tall: The Next Chapter
What if there was a 10th chapter for the book? Read these students' versions.
Sarah, Plain and Tall Study Guide
This site has a list of questions and vocabulary terms to accompany each chapter.
Patricia Maclachlan Biography
Find out what influenced the author's love for stories and writing.
Children's Historical Fiction Award Winners
This is a list of recipients of the Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award.
Maine: Kids' Home Page
Learn more about the state of Maine from the Secretary of State's site.
Quia I
Try these interactive vocabulary exercises for the book "Sarah, Plain and Tall."
Quia II
Try this online quiz about "Sarah, Plain and Tall."
Scholastic: Sarah Plain and Tall
Read the book summary and then use the links on the left for a classroom activity and vocabulary builder ideas.
Book Review
Read a book review of "Skylark."
Meet the Author
The author discusses how she gets ideas for writing and offers some writing tips to students.
Skylark Resources
This site has chapter summaries, weekly lesson plans, and activity ideas for the book "Skylark."
Teacher's Guide
This teacher's guide covers three stories: "Sarah, Plain and Tall," "Skylark" and "Caleb's Story."
eThemes Resource: Book Activities
These hands-on activities can be used to supplement almost any book. Includes class activities to increase reading comprehension and vocabulary. Includes a link to eThemes Resource on story elements.
eThemes Resource: Habitat: Grasslands
These sites have information about the different types of grassland habitats found throughout the world. Includes savannas, prairies, and steppes. Learn more about the climate and wildlife that are found in these ecosystems. There is also information about grasslands in Missouri. An eThemes Resource on habitats is included.
eThemes Resource: Writing: Character Traits
These sites focus on character traits and include lists of adjectives that students can use to improve their writing. There are also many activity ideas for having students identify the traits of main characters in stories. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, and a link to an eThemes Resource on adjectives.
US Drought Monitor
This site has a map indicating the drought conditions across the United States.
Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses
Explore this site to view photographs of the different types of wildflowers and grasses that grow on the prairie.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 2, 2, 5
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