Lesson Plan
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Julie of the Wolves

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Have your class practice their comprehension skills using this resource. After reading Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George, learners engage in cause and effect activities, identify story elements and figurative language, and...
Worksheet
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Julie of the Wolves

For Students 9th - 12th
Learners reading the book Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George can enhance their understanding of the novel using this comprehensive activity. Students can use the graphic organizers to display information and the many...
Study Guide
Reed Novel Studies

Julie of the Wolves: Novel Study

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Blood may not always be thicker than water. Julie, in Julie of the Wolves, soon depends on a wolf pack to be her family. Scholars read about Julie's adventures as they complete sentences with vocabulary words, answer comprehension...
Lesson Plan
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"Julie of the Wolves"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research life in Alaska and compare life there to their lives in this lesson. They read "Julie of the Wolves." They research through the novel and other reference books facts about the Alaskan climate and geography. They...
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The Animals of Julie of the Wolves

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore Arctic animal life through use of electronic resources. They discover facts about various animals that share that ecosystem with wolves.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Springfield Wiki Lesson - Literature Circles

For Teachers 6th
Using a variety of novels about survival, such as Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George, pupils create author's studies using wikis. First, learners are placed in groups to study a particular novel. Then, they create a page...
Organizer
Reading for Meaning

Sample Lessons and Worksheets

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
If you need to bulk up your reading comprehension worksheet collection, take a look at a resource that includes graphic organizers and reading comprehension questions. The series of 50 worksheets addresses novels such as Julie of...
Activity
American Museum of Natural History

North American Mammals Coloring Book

For Students 6th - 12th
Seven pages offer scholars the opportunity to learn about North American mammals and boost their coloring skills. Animals include brown bears, beavers, jackrabbits, wolves, jaguar, and Dall sheep 
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Amelia Earhart

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Your class can learn about Amelia Earhart and practice important comprehension skills here. Learners answer questions about cause and effect, compare texts, and discuss similes and metaphors after reading Amelia Earhart: Free in the...
Unit Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Hatchet

For Teachers 6th Standards
Accompany a novel study of Hatchet by Gary Paulson with a unit consisting of 16 lessons focused on physical and emotional survival. Reading the story along with a variety of informational texts, scholars compare and contrast reading...
Lesson Plan
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Curious Crossbreeds

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discover the diverse roles of hybridization among animals. They research certain examples of animal hybrids as a springboard to analyzing a zoo's potential exhibit of animal hybrids.
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Shapes Are Everywhere

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use various shapes to identify polygons and understand symmetry. They explore pattern blocks noticing their similarities and differences, then share with other team members. They draw 3 polygons in their journals and...
Lesson Plan
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Into the Wild: Creating Characters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze well-known fairy tale characters to learn about characterization. After choosing two fairy tale characters and determining what the characters most want and most fear, students switch characters and stories. They...
Worksheet
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American Bison

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this bison worksheet, students read several paragraphs about the American Bison. Students learn about its history and its current status and answer questions about the text.
Lesson Plan
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Where Did That Come From?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a scavenger hunt. They locate specified items, finding the country origin. Students collect and organize the data, marking each country on a map. After researching the results, 4th graders write an analysis...
Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "Julie of the Wolves" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 7th
A great reading guide for "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George. Provides plenty of pre-reading material, including an author biography, an introductory article, activities, and vocabulary, as well as brainstorming and writing...
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Book Files: Julie of the Wolves [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
"Julie of the Wolves", by Jean Craighead George, is story of cultural pride, survival, and courage. The heroine, Miyax is lost in the Alaskan tundra. Make the smart choice by reading the novel with a BookFiles reading guide. The file...
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Other

Lausd: Julie of the Wolves Literature Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site features a guide to Jean Craighead George's book "Julie and the Wolves." This project is designed specifically for advanced English Language learners to learn about the Eskimos and Native American population.
Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Julie of the Wolves

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Capital Coyotes

For Students 9th - 10th
This article by Howard Youth in Zoogoer first appeared in the July/August 2005 edition of the magazine. The article covers a range of topics related to coyotes including "March of the Prairie Wolf," "Keeping Coyotes Wild," "At a Den Site...
Activity
Other

Jean Craighead George's Website

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This website is about author Jean Craighead George. Offers information on her background, her books, she gives hints about becoming a writer. She also has a question and answer section where she answers questions that people most often...
Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jean Craighead George Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site features several links to information and lesson plans on the life and work of Jean Craighead George.
Website
Scholastic

Scholastic: Novels for Growing Readers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come and check out this informative resource featuring novels for growing readers. This site lists several appropriate books for students ranging from grades three through six.
Graphic
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Etc: Vicinity of Gettysburg, July 1 3, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of Gettysburg during the Civil War. The map shows roads and railroads, Steven's Run and Rock Creek, and the terrain features of Seminary Ridge, Benner's Hill, Culp's Hill, Wolf Hill, Little Round Top, and Round Top.