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Title:
| Literature: "Stuart Little" by E.B. White |
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Description:
| The sites are about the book "Stuart Little" by E.B. White and include book reviews, author biographies, study guides, suggested activities, and online quizzes. There are links to eThemes Resources on mice, story elements, graphic organizers, and other books by E.B. White. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| Harper Childrens
Read a brief biography of author E.B. White.
Harper Childrens
Read a brief biography of Garth Williams, who illustrated the book.
Who is Stuart Little?
This article discusses the differences between the character of Stuart Little in the book and in the movie.
Educational Paperback Association: Author's Biography
E.B. White explains how he came up with the idea for Stuart Little in this article.
Meet the Author
This biography says that the author was so shy that he would have other students give his speeches.
Author Test
This is a worksheet with the author's biography followed by multiple choice questions that test reading comprehension.
Author Word Search
Click "New Game" to play this online word search that uses words from E.B. White's books.
Stuart Word Search
Try this word search that uses vocabulary from the book. The page can be printed out. Includes an answer key.
Building a Mouse Home
In this lesson outline, the objective is to have students create a house scaled down for Stuart Little.
Little Activities
These four activity pages can be printed out. Includes a family album and a maze.
Reading Activities
This site has online or printable questions for each of the chapters. Click on "Activities" for a vocabulary word of the day.
Study Guide
This study guide includes chapter questions, vocabulary studies, and extension activities for each chapter.
Fact Monster: Fantasy Novels
This page has a list of classic fantasy novels with a brief synopsis of the plot.
The Bookhive
Students can get a better understanding of fantasy literature by reading the synopses of different fantasy books. Click on the page numbers at the bottom to advance to the next page.
eThemes Resource: Literature: Story Elements
This resource includes information and hands-on activities about story elements such as setting, characterization, and plot. Also includes activitites about sequencing and cause and effect. Has a link to eThemes Resource on book activities.
eThemes Resource: Teaching Tips: Graphic Organizers
These sites have printable and interactive graphic organizers to be used in the classroom. Includes KWL charts, webs, clusters, timelines, outlines, fish diagrams, story maps, comparing charts, cause and effect charts, and more. Some sites explain how and why to use graphic organizers in the classroom.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Mice
Learn about different species of mice, their physical characteristics, and their habitat. Includes some images and ideas for crafts and classroom activities.
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Trumpet of the Swan" by E.B. White
These sites are about the book "Trumpet of the Swan" and author E.B. White. Learn about these endangered animals, listen to audio files of their distinct call, and read the history behind Boston's swan boats. Includes activity ideas, graphic organizers, online games, and a board game that can be printed out.
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
These websites are about the book "Charlotte's Web" and author E.B. White. There are lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, and student webpages. One website includes letters that students wrote to the characters in the book. There is also information about pigs. Includes links to eTheme resources on spiders, farm animals, friendship in literature, and other books by E.B. White.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
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