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Title:
| Literature: "The Pinballs" by Betsy Byars |
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Description:
| These sites are about "The Pinballs" by Betsy Byars. Includes biographies on the author, book summaries, discussion questions, suggested activities, and quizzes. There is a link to eThemes Resource on Betsy Byars' book "Trouble River". |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Author's Official Site
This site provides information to learn more about the author Betsy Byars. There are photos and an autobiography of the author. Includes writing tips and a list of author's books with descriptions about the plots and comments from the author.
Author Profile
This is another site that provides more information about the author's life and writings.
Interview with Betsy Byars
Read an interview transcription of Betsy Byars to learn about how she writes books and what inspire her writing.
Betsy Byars: Techniques and Themes Analysis
Read an analysis of Byars's work as a whole.
Reviews of The Pinballs
Click on listed links to find out what other kids think about the book.
The Pinballs Webquest
This webquest has activities for students to learn about The Pinballs by taking a role of investigative reporter. Processes, resources, and evaluation rubics are included.
Classroom Activities
This page has discussion questions and activities that can be used in class.
The Pinball Comprehension Quizzes
This page provides ideas for student comprehension questions after reading the book.
Literature-based Integrated Arts Curriculum Design
This is an integrated lesson plan for visual arts, drama, music, and dance classes. Activities, implementation procedures, and assessment are included.
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Trouble River" by Besty Byars
These resources include suggested activities for the book and biographies on author Betsy Byars. There is also information about the book's themes of pioneer life and rafting.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 3.1, 4.3, 4.7, 2, 3
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