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Title:
| Literature: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" by Lois Duncan |
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Description:
| These sites are about the book "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Includes interviews and biographies on author Lois Duncan. There is also information about mysteries and horror stories along with some suggested classroom activities. Includes an eThemes Resource on peer pressure. |
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Grade Level:
| 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Lois Duncan Biography
This is a biography on Lois Duncan. Includes information about her books as well as her personal life.
Teachers Guide
Here are some activity ideas for doing an author study on Lois Duncan.
Lois Duncan's Web site
Read what this author has to say about her life and career. Click on "Author Information" for her biography. Students can e-mail her questions.
Teenreads.com
This is a transcript of an interview with author Lois Duncan about her writing style.
YA Books Central: Interview with Lois Duncan
Lois Duncan answers questions about herself in this interview transcript.
Horror Novels
Here is a list of horror novel characteristics and some recommended book reviews in this genre from high school students.
MysteryNet.com: Lesson Plans
Click on "Lesson Plans and Ideas" for hands-on activities for students to become familiar with mysteries and their characteristics.
MysteryNet.com: Solve-It
Each week there is a new mystery that students can solve. NOTE: Site has a pop-up ad.
MysteryNet.com: Twist
This is a mini-mystery that students can read in a brief amount of time and then discuss the twist. NOTE: Site has pop-up ads.
MysteryNet.com: Mystery Time Line
Students can learn about mystery writers through the years. Either click on "Continue" or choose a name from the list.
Mystery
This ThinkQuest explains mysteries and has examples for students to solve and ones to finish.
eThemes Resource: Peer Pressure
These sites focus on teaching children how to combat peer pressure. Read examples of peer pressure and help students discover ways to deal with it. Includes topics such as pressure to try drugs, alcohol, and other risky situations. An eThemes Resource on character education is referenced.
Pizzaz ... Mysteries
This site has some classroom activity ideas about mysteries.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
2, 5, 6, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5
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