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Title:
| Literature: "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl |
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Description:
| These sites are about the book "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl. There are lesson plans, vocabulary words, and suggested classroom activities. Take a virtual tour of the Empire State Building to see what James dreams about. Includes information about insects as well as recipes for peach desserts. There are also activities to tie into the book's theme of friendship. |
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Grade Level:
| 2, 3, 4 |
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Resource Links:
| Hero: Lesson Plan
Here are questions about the book as well as four activity ideas.
The Official Roald Dahl Site
After you enter the site, click on "The Glass Elevator" in the top left corner. Then click "The Works" and scroll down to "James and the Giant Peach" to read a synopsis and student reviews.
James and the Giant Peach Trivia Quiz
See how much you know about the book by taking this interactive quiz.
It's a Peach of an Idea!
This lesson suggests using a diagram of a peach and have students write down the main ideas and supporting details from the book's chapters to improve story comprehension.
Relating Buoyancy
Here are instructions for a science experiment that explores whether a peach will float or sink in water.
Friendship Gallery
This class activity has students create outlines of each other and list the activities they enjoy doing with friends.
101 Things Friends Do
Have students work in groups to come up with a list of items that they enjoy doing with friends.
Graphic Organizers
These pages can be printed and used in the classroom to help students better understand the book.
Empire State Building
Click on "Virtual Tour" to explore what this tall New York City building looks like.
Peach Recipes
Try these recipes for peach cobbler, peach pie, and more. Share the food in class at the start or conclusion of the book.
Enchanted Learning: Insects
Scroll down and click on the name of an insect that you want to know more about. Includes diagrams.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 5, 7, 6, 7.1, 7.2
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 1, 2, 4, 6
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