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Title:
| Author Study: Bill Wallace |
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Description:
| These sites are about award-winning author Bill Wallace and his children's books. There are biographies and activities and reviews for a few of his books, including "Coyote Autumn," "Snot Stew," and "A Dog Named Kitty." There is a link to an eThemes Resource on story elements. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| Wallace Books
This is the official site for the Wallace family. Use the dropdown box to read biographies for Bill, Carol, and Nikki. Includes information about the books and answers to frequently asked questions.
Scholastic: Bill Wallace
This site has information about author Bill Wallace and his book, "Red Dog." Includes a list of his other books.
Bill Wallace
This page includes a photograph of the author and images of three book covers.
Getting to Know Author Bill Wallace
Here are instructions for doing an author study on Bill Wallace. NOTE: The external links are broken.
Coyote Autumn
View a student-created PowerPoint presentation about "Coyote Autumn."
A Dog Called Kitty
This site lets students post their review for "A Dog Named Kitty." Scroll down to read reviews written by other children.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Read about Bill Wallace and the award he won in 2000.
Snot Stew
This site has handouts about the book "Snot Stew." Students are asked to choose the adjectives that best describe the two cats.
eThemes Resource: Literature: Story Elements
These sites have hands-on activities and graphic organizers to help students understand the different story elements, including plot, setting, and characterization. Also learn about sequencing and cause and effect. There are links to eThemes Resources on character traits, book activities, and graphic organizers.
eThemes Resource: Literature: Story Elements
These sites have hands-on activities and graphic organizers to help students understand the different story elements, including plot, setting, and characterization. Also learn about sequencing and cause and effect. There are links to eThemes Resources on character traits, book activities, and graphic organizers.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 1.10, 2.4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
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