Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Using Graphic Novels with Children and Teens: A Guide for Teachers and Librarians" by Jeff Smith. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.

This lesson plan uses "Emily's Runaway Imagination" by Beverly Cleary in conjunction with writing a persuasive letter. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.

This lesson plan designed around Heller's novel includes a research component for collaborative work with a librarian, comprehension questions, extension activities, vocabulary, some suggested reading, a few web links, and correlation to...

This is a first or second grade library skills unit, conducted by the librarian with help from the art, computer, and homeroom teachers. Students will create: their own book cover and title page containing title, author & slideshow...

This lesson combines information literacy and technology skills with subject area skills. It is designed to be a collaborative effort between the classroom teacher and the school librarian. The topic of conestoga wagons is reseached from...

What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.

This collection of storytelling activities-developed by storyteller/author Heather Forest for her storytelling workshops with students, teachers, and librarians-can be expanded by educators into language arts lesson plans to support...