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Title:
| Literature: "Koala Lou" by Mem Fox |
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Description:
| These sites have suggested activities for the book "Koala Lou" and biographies on author Mem Fox. Includes an audio file of the author reading the book aloud. There are also links to eThemes Resources on koala bears, Australia, and the Olympics. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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Resource Links:
| Fox Homepage
This is the official site for Mem Fox, author of Koala Lou.
Sports with Koala Lou
This page includes connections to language arts and technology standards, lesson plans, example of final projects, and assessment files.
Junior Activities
This site includes a graphic organizer and questions about the book.
Read Aloud
Listen to this audio file to hear Mem Fox read "Koala Lou" to you.
Australia E-pals
This online project connects Mrs. Coats' second-graders with Mrs. Jamieson's class of 28 students in South Australia. Scroll down and pick up a theme under "Australia E-pals" in the left bar, including "All about Australia," "We Love Koala Lou," etc.
Farewell Koala Lou
These are useful links from Australia E-pals to help you learn more about Koala bears.
Author Profile
Read a profile of author Mem Fox.
eThemes Resource: Australia
These sites have information about Australia, including its animals, geography, climate, and history. Includes photos, maps, quizzes and games, plus a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House and a live Webcam that you can control. Also includes links to eThemes Resources on koalas.
eThemes Resource: Olympic Games: History
A selection of sites devoted to Olympic history. Find out where and when the original Olympics were held. Read about the various mascots, see the symbols of the Olympics, and watch a short movie on the history. Includes eThemes Resources on the Olympic Games Winter 2002 and Olympic Games: Athletes and Records.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Koalas
These sites include many facts about koalas, including their diet, behavior, and habitat. Find out why they should not be called "koala bears." Includes movies, audio files, a Webcam, and online quizzes and games. There are also links to eThemes Resources on Australia and the book "Koala Lou."
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 1, 2, 3, 6
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