Author Studies
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Description:
| These websites are about a variety of authors. Learn about Mary Pope Osborne, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Barbara Park, R.L. Stine, and other famous authors. There is also an example of a student-created author study and a lesson plan for author studies. There are also many other author studies listed in the eThemes resources. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| ThinkQuest: Author Reviews
This student created website includes links to author studies on twelve different authors. Each author study includes a biography, list of books, and book reviews.
An Author Study on Dr. Seuss
Learn more about Theodor Seuss Geisel known as Dr. Seuss to his many readers.
Kidsreads: Author Interview
Here is an interview with various authors. Includes links to games and trivia about their books. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Scholastic: Mary Pope Osborne Interview Transcript
Here is Mary Pope Osborne interview transcript. Mary Pope Osborne answered questions about the process of writing. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Kidsreads: Mary Pope Osborne
Scroll down to read an interview with the author. There are links to book reviews and trivia on her books. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Scholastic: Who is R.L. Stine?
Here is a biography of this horror writer. Click on "Booklist" to read about his books. Click on "Interview Transcript" to read an interview with him. Note: This site includes ads.
Scholastic: Goosebumps
This website is all about R.L. Stine and his "Goosebumps" series. There are games and an advice section for writing your own Goosebump story. Note: This site includes ads.
Kidsreads: R.L. Stine
Read this biography of the author. Includes links to an interview and information about the "Nightmare Room" series. Note: This site includes ads.
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Mansfield, MO Home
Click on "Picture Gallery" to take a virtual tour of the Missouri home where Laura and Almanzo lived.
Meet John Erickson
Read this biography of the author of "Hank the Cowdog."
Kidsreads: Hank the Cowdog
This website is all about the series "Hank the Cowdog" by John Erickson. NOTE: This site includes ads.
ReadWriteThink: Author Study: Improving Reading Comprehension Using Inference and Comparison
This lesson plan has suggested activities which aim to improve reading comprehension by using inference and comparison.
Scholastic: Internet Field Trip: Meet the Authors
Learn more about authors including their lives, inspiration, favorite things and more through internet field trip. Note: This site includes ads.
Junie B. Jones author Barbara Park
Read this interview with Barbara Park to learn more about her inspiration for Junie B. Jones and other characters she has created.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
4.2, 7.2, 6
AR Standards:
R.9.4.8, R.10.4.5
IL Standards:
1.4.26, 2.4.05, 2.4.08, 1.5.27, 1.5.28, 2.5.04, 2.5.08, 1.6.23, 2.6.04, 2.6.07
ME Standards:
A.3, A.6, D.3
MO Standards:
2, 3, 5, R.2.C.1.6, R.3.C.1.9, R.2.C.1.6, R.3.C.1.8, R.3.C.1.1, R.3.C.1.5
NV Standards:
4.4.5, 3.5.6, 4.5.5, 3.6.3, 3.6.5, 3.6.6, 4.6.5
OH Standards:
R.3.A.10, R.5.G.7, R.2.A.1, R.3.A.10, R.4.D.9, R.5.G.7, R.2.A.1, R.3.A.9, R.3.B.3, R.4.D.6, R.4.D.7, R.5.A.1, R.5.G.7
UT Standards:
7.1.b, 7.1.b, 7.1.b
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