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Title:
| Literature: "Wander" by Susan Hart Lindquist |
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Description:
| These sites tell about the book "Wander" and the author Susan Hart Lingquist. Also covers the book's topics of dogs and grieving for a lost loved one. Includes a Web cam showing puppies and movies on dogs. Has a link to eThemes Resources on story elements and book activities. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| How Children Grieve
This site explains how children grieve. Compare this to the character in the book.
The Grief of Children
This site gives tips and hints on how to deal with children who are grieving.
eThemes Resource: Literature: Story Elements
This resource includes information and activities about story elements such as setting, characters, and plot. Also includes activitites about sequencing and cause and effect.
eThemes Resource: Literature: Book Activities
These hands-on activities can be used to supplement almost any book. Includes class activities to increase reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Extraordinary Dogs
Read some funny jokes about dogs then explore the dog stories, which include movies. There are also fun facts and a certificate you can fill out to honor your own dog.
ThinkQuest
This site, created by children, has lots of information about dogs including different breeds, canine anatomy, answers to common questions, and games.
Dog Star
How old are you in dog years? Type in your age and find out.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.7, 1, 2, 4, 6, 3
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