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Title:
| Author Study: Clyde Robert Bulla |
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Description:
| Learn about the author Clyde Robert Bulla and the books he has written. Biographies and book activities are included. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Clyde Robert Bulla's Biography
This site provides a brief biography of Clyde Robert Bulla. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Scholastic: Clyde Robert Bulla
Students can read this detailed biography of Clyde Robert Bulla. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Scholastic: Chalk Box Kid
Students can participate in one of these extension activities. Click on "The Chalk Box Kid" for a summary of the book. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Scholastic: The Paint Brush Kid
This site provides a discussion guide for "The Paint Brush Kid." NOTE: This site includes ads.
The Ghost of Windy Hill
Read these two book reviews of "The Ghost of Windy Hill" written by elementary students.
Scholastic: Pocahontas and the Stranger
Students can read a description of this historical novel. NOTE: This site includes ads.
HarperCollins: Clyde Robert Bulla
Read a brief biography of this award winning author as well as descriptions about some of his books.
Shoeshine Girl
Click on "Look Inside" for an excerpt from the "Shoeshine Girl."
Colonial America and Children's Literature
This site uses a broad period of history and relates the time period to picture books and novels. Two of Bulla's books, "Charlie's House" and "A Lion to Guard Us," are recommended. NOTE: The site includes ads.
A Lion to Guard Us
Students can read this entire award winning book online. Click on titles of other books to browse through or read them.
Activities: A Lion to Guard Us
This eight-page PDF file outlines Bulla's book. There are suggested activities and a brief vocabulary list.
A Grain of Wheat
Clyde Bulla wrote his autobiography, "A Grain of Wheat," published in 2005.
The Story of Valentine's Day
Click on "Text Excerpt" to read a selection from the book.
Birthday Bios: Robert Bulla
This site provides a brief biography and a photograph of Bulla.
Lesson Plan for "Viking Adventure"
This lesson plan is appropriate for grades 3-5. Independent activities and group activities are included in the bookfolio which can be purchased.
Clyde Robert Bulla Papers
This site provides a comprehensive biography of Bulla's life. This text may be too advanced for younger students, but there is good background information for teachers.
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Education Standards:
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ME Standards:
R1A8.5, R1A8.6
MO Standards:
1.5, 2, 3
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