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50+ Author Interview Questions

Download for free! Here are 50+ great questions to ask an author during an interview Ever wondered about your favorite…

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Literature

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The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz

Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…

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Creative Writing

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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LESSON PLANS

Listening to Poems While Reading Along

Choose one of Taylor Mali's poems to use in this poetry lesson plan. You will discuss how the poem changes in perceived…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Authors

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Louisa May Alcott Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up

In this nonfiction printable, students read a short biography on Louisa May Alcott and answer reading comprehension…

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Suffrage and Women's Rights

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW

Learn about Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist and parenting expert.

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Literature

Reading and Literature

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TEACHING RESOURCE

An Interview with Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney answers questions about his very funny online journal, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal.

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Artists

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Homesick: My Own Story

Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.

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Literature

Literary Biographies

Immigration

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli

A complete transcript of the premier showing of Authors Live, with Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Spinelli. Mr.…

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Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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WORKSHEETS

"Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Roald Dahl" Poster

Hang this poster in your classroom to celebrate Roald Dahl Month (September). This poster features favorite quotes by…

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Children's Book

Literature

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Jules Verne and Science Fiction

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Jules Verne, the first true science fiction writer.

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Reading and Literature

Science Fiction

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Jerry Spinelli Biography

A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…

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Baseball

Sports

Physical Education and Fitness

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Hot Chocolate Recipe

Follow this recipe to make your own homemade hot chocolate. Students will enjoy a cup of rich hot chocolate just like…

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Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

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Literature

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LESSON PLANS

I'd Like to Introduce...

Students will create questions to ask their favorite authors.

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Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

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Literature

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Carol Carter

Read the biography of Carol Carter, an author of college and career planning books.

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Literature

Reading and Literature

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Q&A with David Ellwand on Fairie-ality Style

Learn how nature inspires David Ellwand's fairy fashions and designs by reading this Q&A with the author.

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Visual Arts

Fantasy Fiction

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Q&A with Kate DiCamillo and Yoko Tanaka on The Magician's Elephant

Learn more about the process of writing and illustrating The Magician's Elephant with this Q&A with author Kate…

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Children's Book

Language Arts and Writing

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Q&A with Vivian French: Author of The Robe of Skulls

Read this interview to learn about author Vivian French's inspiration and writing process for The Robe of Skulls.

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Children's Book

Fantasy Fiction

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Author Amy Hest on New York, Writing, and Love

Author Amy Hest shares her childhood love of books, how she became a writer, and her writing process for Remembering…

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Children's Book

Literature

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The Life and Work of Anthony Trollope

Explore the life and works of British novelist Anthony Trollope in this fill-in activity.

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Authors

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Creative Writing

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Famous Canadian Authors Matching Activity

Have children match each Canadian author to the title of his or her book in this worksheet. Use this activity to review…

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Canadians

Authors

Language Arts and Writing

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Christmas Carols

Tis the season for caroling. Get singing with printable Christmas sheet music for "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "We…

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Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

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Christmas Snowball Cookie Recipe

Follow this recipe to make Christmas snowball cookies. Enjoy these delicious holiday treats during a Polar Express party…

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Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

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Q&A with Kathryn Lasky about One Beetle Too Many

Read about the writing process and research behind One Beetle Too Many: The Extraordinary Adventures of Charles Darwin…

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Nonfiction Literature

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Q&A about The Dragon of Trelian with Michelle Knudsen

Share this author interview with your pupils so they can learn what motivates and inspires Michelle Knudsen to write…

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Fantasy Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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