Author Studies
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Title:
| 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. Suess
This slideshow is an example of an author study done by a student.
Kidsreads: Author Interview
Here is an interview with the author. Includes links to games and trivia about her books.
Scholastic: Mary Pope Osborne Interview Transcript
Here is Mary Pope Osborne interview transcript. Mary Pope Osborne answered questions about the process of writing.
Kidsreads: Mary Pope Osborne
Scroll down to read an interview with the author. There are links to book reviews and trivia on her books.
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 that Laura and Almanzo lived in.
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.
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.
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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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