Author Study: Beverly Cleary
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| Author Study: Beverly Cleary |
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Description:
| These sites are about author Beverly Cleary and her life of writing. Includes eThemes Resources on her books "Ramona and Her Father","Dear Mr. Henshaw", "Ralph S. Mouse", "The Mouse and the Motorcycle", "Ramona the Brave", "Dear Mr. Henshaw", and "Henry and Ribsy". |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| The World of Beverly Cleary
This site about Beverly Cleary offers interactive quizzes, author information, and character information.
Meet Beverly Cleary
Read about Beverly Cleary and her reading skills when she was a child. Also includes her career path and advice to children. Click on "List of Works" to find out about books she has written. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Author Profile: Beverly Cleary
Read about Beverly Cleary and her struggle to learn to read.
EPA Beverly Cleary
Find out about Beverly Cleary and her reading skills as a child. Also discusses her own children and their reading skills. This site mentions some of her reasons for writing specific books.
A Video Interview with Beverly Cleary
Watch a video interview with Beverly Cleary about her struggles with reading and how she was inspired to be children's book author. Interview transcript and short biography are included. NOTE: This site has Google ads. NOTE: This site links to blogs, social networking, and other external sites.
I Can See Cleary Now
In this interview with Beverly Cleary, she talks about some of her book characters and how her real life has influenced her writing. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Drop Everything and Read
Learn more about how to celebrate National Drop Everything and Read on April 12th each year. This date also happens to be Beverly Cleary's birthday.
A Girl from Yamhill
Read the first chapter in Beverly Cleary's autobiography "A Girl from Yamhill."
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Ramona and Her Father" by Beverly Cleary
These sites include an online game and numerous class activities for the book "Ramona and Her Father."
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Ramona the Brave" by Beverly Cleary
These websites are about the book "Ramona the Brave" and author Beverly Cleary. There are lesson plans, reviews, and more. One website has a biography and quiz on the character of Ramona. There is also information about what to expect on the first day of school. Includes links to eTheme resources on "Ramona and Her Father," Beverly Cleary, and back-to-school activities.
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
These sites focus on the book "Ralph S. Mouse." Includes activites, lesson plans, and an interactive quiz. There are links to eThemes Resources on author Beverly Cleary, mice, and book activities.
eThemes Resource: Literature: "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary
These sites have lesson plans, activity ideas, and online quizzes about the book "The Mouse and the Motorcycle." There are links to eThemes Resources on author Beverly Cleary and mice.
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Dear Mr. Henshaw" by Beverly Cleary
These sites are about the book "Dear Mr. Henshaw" by Beverly Cleary. There are several hands-on classroom activities including how to make a lunch box alarm. Students can take online quizzes over vocabulary and events from the book. Includes eThemes Resources on Beverly Cleary and letter writing.
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Henry and Ribsy" by Beverly Cleary
These websites are about the book "Henry and Ribsy" and author Beverly Cleary. Visit the author's website to find out about the characters in her books. There are links to quizzes, excerpts, lesson plans, and more. Includes links to eThemes resources on Beverly Cleary, dogs, and fishing.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
3.7, 8.2, 4.2, 7.2
AR Standards:
R.9.3.6, R.9.3.8, R.10.3.2, R.10.3.5, R.9.4.8, R.10.4.5
AU Standards:
RS2.5.3, RS3.6.2
DE Standards:
2.4bI/T.1, 2.4f.1, 2.5d.1.b, 2.5d.1.c, 2.4bI/T.1, 2.4f.1, 2.5d.1.b, 2.5e.1, 3.3b2.1.b, 4.2c.1, 4.2c.2, 2.4bI/T.1, 2.4f.1, 2.4f.3, 2.5d.1.b, 2.5e.1, 4.1b.1, 4.2c.2
ME Standards:
A2.a
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 1, 2, 4, 6
OK Standards:
A.5.2.a, A.4.2.c
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