authors

authors

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    Warner, Gertrude Chandler

    Authors - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Author Gertrude Chandler Warner Literature Based Theme Biography on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_Chandler_Warner The Boxcar Children Word study and comprehension pages https://gardenofpraise.com/lesson3.htm De Paul University Theatre School Study Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20100617091430/https://theatreschool.depaul.edu/pdf/performance/P206TGBoxcarChildren.pdf

  • Homeschooling,  Literature,  Unit Studies

    Potter, Beatrix

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    This literature-based unit study explores the life and works of Beatrix Potter, beloved author, illustrator, and naturalist. Explore her classic animal tales, learn about her real-life inspirations, and extend reading with hands-on activities that blend literature, nature study, art, and … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    Wilder, Laura Ingalls

    Author Laura Ingalls Wilder Author Website http://lauraingallswilder.com/ Author Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Ingalls_Wilder The Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Musem, located in Mansfield Missouri. Here you can learn more about where the Little House books were written. http://www.lauraingallswilderhome.com/ Strong Pioneer Women: Laura … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    White, EB

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    Author E. B. White E. B. White biography on Wikipedia A Letter from E. B. White Where did the ideas for Charlotte and Stuart Little come from? Why did E. B. White choose to write about a pig? Did his … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    Uchida, Yoshiko

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    Author Yoshiko Uchida Literature Based Theme has free and low-cost activities, lesson plans, study guides, suggested additional materials, and more. Discover Nikkei article Yoshiko Uchida’s Remarkable—and Underappreciated—Literary Career Biography Picture Bride Picture Bride by Yoshiko Uchida buy on Amazon… [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    Baum, L. Frank

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    L. Frank Baum Wiki Literature Guides The Wizard of Oz Literature Guide Sample literature guide http://www.nancypolette.com/LitGuidesText/oz.htm Worksheets The Wizard of Oz Worksheets https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-worksheets/literature-units/the-wizard-of-oz/ Parades and Tour America’s Thanksgiving Parade Wizard of Oz float November 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylp3zVN_t48 Parade Studio Tours at … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    L’Engle, Madeleine

    A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L ‘Engle Author Madeleine L’Engle http://www.madeleinelengle.com/ Crossword http://faculty.adams.edu/~gmgeu/lengle/crossword.html Math Fiction http://kasmana.people.cofc.edu/MATHFICT/mfview.php?callnumber=mf41 Lesson Plan https://web.archive.org/web/20050225083905/http://www.btfiloh.org/english6wrinkleintime.htm Literature Guide http://www.nancypolette.com/LitGuidesText/wrinkleintime.htm http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/wrinkle/ https://web.archive.org/web/20060520160510/http://www.occdsb.on.ca/%7Eproj1615/wrinkle.pdf Study Guide http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/wrinkleintime.html Teachers Guide http://www.randomhouse.com/teachers/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780440998051&view=tg

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    Dumas, Alexandre

    Alexandre Dumas

    Alexandre Dumas Wiki Biography Chronology Timeline of Alexandre Dumas The Count of Monte Cristo Book Wiki Curriculum Guide Differences Between the Book and the Movie of Count of Monte Cristo from Bartleby. You do have to sign in for access … [continue reading]

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    Shelley, Mary

    Authors - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Author Mary Shelley Wikipedia Biography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley Frankenstein https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein/ Activities, vocab & quizzes https://www.edhelper.com/books/Frankenstein.htm