Literature: "Trumpet of the Swan" by E.B. White
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| Literature: "Trumpet of the Swan" by E.B. White |
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Description:
| 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. There are links eThemes Resource on other books by E.B. White. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| A Tribute to Glider
Read about a trumpeter swan that enjoyed contact with humans and had a sweet tooth.
Canadian Wildlife Service
Learn about the trumpeter swan. Includes information on its distribution, appearance, food, and management.
Philadelphia Zoo
Explore this site to learn more about this zoo, which Louis visited. "New at the Zoo" has videos, "At the Zoo" has facts about animals, and "Kids Corner" has coloring pages and games.
The Trumpeter Swan Society
This site has audio files of trumpeter swans so you can hear their call. There is also a good description of trumpeter, tundra and mute swans and how these species differ.
Journey South
Read about trumpeter swans. There is an address where students can send in their questions about swans to the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
Teachers.net
A teacher has written several "think alouds" to go along with this book.
E.B. White
Read a letter that E.B. White wrote to children in which he discusses his books. Also includes biographical information about the author.
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
This site is about the wildlife refuge that is featured in the book. Includes a map and photographs.
The Trumpeter Swan
This Canadian site has brief information about this bird.
The Swan Boats of Boston
Learn the history behind the beautiful swan boats in Boston. Use the link at the left to read about the public garden.
ABC Teach: Diary
This is a form that students can use to keep a diary like Sam.
ABC Teach: Graphic Organizer
Print out this graphic organizer to use with the book.
ABC Teach: Acrostic Poem
Use this form to write an acrostic poem about the book.
ABC Teach: Bookmarks
Print out these bookmarks to use with the book.
ABC Teach: Sam
Use this form to write adjectives about the character Sam.
ABC Teach: Graph
Take a survey in your class to find out who the favorite character is and then graph the results.
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.
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
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, and graphic organizers.
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MO Standards:
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