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Title:
| Author Study: David Shannon |
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Description:
| These websites are about the author and illustrator David Shannon and his books. Find out which books he has written and illustrated. Look at pictures from his books and read his biography. Also includes interviews and teaching ideas. There are some links that will give students tips on writing their own children's books. |
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Grade Level:
| 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| Scholastic: No David
Find out about the books Shannon has written and illustrated. Click on "No David" or "David Goes to School" at the bottom of the page to learn more about these popular books.
Scholastic: David Shannon's Biography
Read this biography of the author, David Shannon. Click on "Interview Transcript" to read an interview with him. Some of the books included in the "Booklist" have teaching ideas.
Children's Literature
This biography of the author includes reviews of many of his books.
David Shannon and Audrey Wood
Explore this website to learn about the book that Shannon illustrated for author Audrey Wood.
ALA: David Shannon
This website for teachers includes a discussion of Shannon's use of color in his books and discussion questions for the classroom.
A Bad Case of the Stripes
Here are some teaching ideas for the book by David Shannon.
Ten Tips for Young Authors
Before you begin writing your own story, read these ten tips for young writers. NOTE: This site has links lead to external websites.
What Makes a Good Story?
Find out what makes a good story, and then begin writing your own story.
Planning a Story
This printable one-page PDF file will help you plan your own children's book.
A Video Interview with David Shannon
Watch short video interviews with David Shannon to learn more about his life and works. Note: This site includes ads and links to external websites.
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Education Standards:
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ME Standards:
A.1, A.4, A.3, A.6
MO Standards:
1.5, 1.6, 1, 2, 3, 4, R.2.C.1.8, R.3.C.1.7, R.2.C.1.6, R.3.C.1.9, R.2.C.1.6, R.3.C.1.8
NV Standards:
3.3.1, 3.5.6, 4.5.5
OH Standards:
R.3.A.9, R.3.A.10, R.3.A.1, R.3.A.9, R.3.A.10, R.3.A.10, R.3.A.11, R.3.A.10, R.3.A.11
UT Standards:
7.1.b, 7.1.b, 7.1.b, 7.1.b
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