The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963: An Instructional Guide for Literature

by Suzanne Barchers

Overview

Looking for ways to add rigor to your students' explorations of rich, complex literature? Students will be engaged as they analyze this Newbery Honor Book set in 1960's Birmingham. The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides engaging activities that incorporate the following research-based literacy skills: close reading tasks; text-based vocabulary practice; cross-curricular activities; text-dependent questions; reader response writing prompts; leveled comprehension questions; story elements comprehension tasks; diverse and relevant assessments. Strengthen your students' literacy skills by implementing this high-interest resource in your classroom!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781425889890
Publisher:	Shell Education
Publication date:	09/01/2014
Series:	Great Works
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 16 Years

About the Author

Suzanne I. Barchers, Ed.D., has been in education for more than 40 years as a classroom teacher and educational author and publisher. An award-winning author, she has written many educational resources and previously served as managing editor, editor-in-chief, and vice president at several leading educational companies. Barchers is past president of the board of directors for the Associated of Educational Publishers.