Author activities are available for the following authors...
	Jan Brett	Gail Gibbons	Kevin Henkes
	Steven Kellogg	Robert Munsch	Bill Peet
	Patricia Polacco	Chris Van Allsburg	Tomie dePaola
	Cynthia Rylant	Dr. Seuss	Marc Brown

About the Author $0.99	A form for students to complete about each author to compile in an "Author Book".
Author Fingerprints Sign $0.99	A sign to list "fingerprints" of an author during an author study.

Meet Kevin Henkes PowerPoint (PC only) FREE	A PowerPoint to introduce students to the author Kevin Henkes.
COMPLETE UNIT Kevin Henkes Unit $6.49	An entire unit filled with extension activities for Kevin Henkes' books. (Includes 13 files below)
A Good Friend Wanted $0.99	Jessica extension - students will create a "Wanted Sign" for a friend with good qualities.
Alike but Different $0.99	Chester's Way extension - students will work with a friend to compare themselves using a Venn Diagram.
Friends Like Me $0.99	Chester's Way extension - students will find friends who share things in common during this scavenger hunt game.
A Worrisome Poem $0.99	Wemberly Worried extension - students will write a poem about their worries.
Baby of the World $0.99	Julius: Baby of the World extension - students will create a Top 10 List of pros and cons of siblings.
Name Graph $0.99	Chrysanthemum extension - students will graph class names (includes graphing labels).
Name Interview $0.99	Chrysanthemum extension - students will interview parents about their names.
What's In a Name $0.99	Chrysanthemum extension - students will create a sentence and illustration about their name.
Purple Plastic Purse $0.99	Lilly's Purple, Plastic Purse extension - students will create their own purple plastic purses.
Purple Plastic Pocket $0.99	Lilly's Purple, Plastic Purse extension - students will create their own purple plastic pockets (for boys).
Shades of a Color $0.99	Lilly's Purple, Plastic Purse extension - students will learn about exact adjectives through colors.
Something I Wish I Hadn't Done $0.99	Lilly's Purple, Plastic Purse extension - students will write about something they regret doing in the past.
Simile Class Book $0.99	Sheila Rae, The Brave extension - students will create a simile about themselves for a class book.
Files Below Are Not Included in Kevin Henkes Unit
Chrysanthemum - Story Elements Book $0.99	Students create a minibook by drawing and writing about the story elements from Chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemum -  Comprehension Questions $0.99	Students answer comprehension questions about the story Chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemum - Vocabulary Activity $0.99	Students match definitions of vocabulary words from Chrysanthemum and practice using those words with fill-in-the-blanks.
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Meet Bill Peet PowerPoint (PC only) FREE	A PowerPoint to introduce students to the author Bill Peet.
Chester the Worldly Pig Summary $0.99	Students write a summary of the book Chester the Worldly Pig.
Tongue Twister Class Book $0.99	After reading Big Bad Bruce students learn about alliteration and write tongue twisters with their names.
Showing Respect Role-Play Cards $0.99	After reading Big Bad Bruce students discuss and model how to show respect in various situations.
If I Could Change Something... $0.99	After reading Buford the Little Bighorn students write about something they would change about themselves.
City/Country Venn Diagram $0.99	After reading Merle the High Flying Squirrel students compare city life with country life.
Scranimal Planning $0.99	After reading Whingdingdilly students create a mixed-up animal of their own by using this planning sheet.
Scranimal Facts $0.99	Students will write facts about their new scranimal.
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Meet Robert Munsch PowerPoint (PC only) FREE	A PowerPoint to introduce students to the author Robert Munsch.
Robert Munsch Story Quest $0.99	A story quest for students to use with any Robet Munsch books.
Paper Bag Princess $0.99	After reading The Paper Bag Princess, students will get $1.00 to purchase materials to make their own paper bag princess (or prince).
Onomatopoeia $0.99	Students will go on an "onomatopoeia" hunt around the school as they learn to use sound words like Robert Munsch.
Character Poem $0.99	After reading Stephanie's Ponytail, students will write a poem about the main character of the story.
Invitation Outline $0.99	After reading Moira's Birthday, students will use this outline page to create an invitation to their "dream birthday party."
Pigs Story Sequencing $0.99	Students will cut and paste the story events in order to create their own step book.
World's Best Cookie Recipe $0.99	After reading Mmmm...Cookies! students will write their own "world's best cookie recipe"!
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Man's Best Friend $0.99	After reading Best Friends students will locate pictures of dogs from magazines and list adjectives describing them.
A Special Friend $0.99	After reading Best Friends students will create a special friend poster for a best friend.
If I Made A Million $0.99	Before and after reading If You Made A Million students will draw and write about what they would do if they made a million dollars.
A Persuasive Letter $0.99	After reading Prehistoric Pinkerton students will write persuasive letters to their parents about getting them a new pet.
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Aunt Chip Extension Projects Poster $0.99	A poster of extension project ideas for the book Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair.
Chicken Sunday Extension Projects Poster $0.99	A poster of extension project ideas for the book Chicken Sunday.
Just Plain Fancy Extension Projects Poster $0.99	A poster of extension project ideas for the book Just Plain Fancy.
My Rotten... Extension Projects Poster $0.99	A poster of extension project ideas for the book My Rotten, Red-Headed, Older Brother.
Some Birthday Extension Projects Poster $0.99	A poster of extension project ideas for the book Some Birthday!
Mrs. Katz and Tush Character Comparison $0.99	Students compare their own culture to Mrs. Katz's culture after reading Mrs. Katz and Tush.
Thunder Cake Sequencing Timeline $0.99	Students illustrate events from Thunder Cake and create a timeline to sequence the events.
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Meet Gail Gibbons PowerPoint (PC only) FREE	A PowerPoint to introduce students to the author Gail Gibbons.
Non-Fiction Topic Log $0.99	While reading Gail Gibbons' books, students will keep a log of facts learned about a topic.
Fossil Dig $0.99	After reading, Dinosaur Discoveries, students will go on a fossil dig of their own using chocolate chip cookies!
Weather Calendar $0.99	After reading, Weather Words, students will create a weather calendar to keep track of daily weather for a month.
Seed Comparisons $0.99	After reading, From Seed to Plant, students will observe seeds and make comparisons on a chart.
Non-Fiction Book $0.99	Students use these pages to create their own non-fiction book about a topic they've researched! (Cover, book page, table of contents, index, glossary)
Non-Fiction Book Rubric $0.99	A rubric for grading student-created non-fiction books.
Pumpkin Facts $0.99	After reading The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons, students work with partners to record pumpkin facts.
Corn - What's It Good For? Activity $0.99	After reading Corn by Gail Gibbons, students work with partners to list the many uses of corn.
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Jan Brett Portfolio $0.99	Students will create a portfolio of Jan Brett work!  Portfolio grading sheet and activity directions included.
Who's In My Mitten? $0.99	After reading The Mitten student will use parts of speech to write a riddle about an animal hiding in their mitten.
Hat and Mitten Venn Diagram $0.99	Students will compare  and The Hat and The Mitten using a Venn Diagram.
Begining, Middle, and End Activity $0.99	Students will work in trios to write and illustrate main events in a story's beginning, middle, and end.
The Wild Christmas Reindeer - Name the Reindeer $0.99	Students name Santa's eight new reindeer in this writing activity. (Planning page and reindeer-themed primary and intermediate lined paper included)
The Wild Christmas Reindeer - Reindeer Minibook $0.99	Students create a minibook with facts about reindeer and answer follow-up questions.
The Wild Christmas Reindeer - Teeka Comparisons $0.99	Students compare the main character as she develops from the begininng to the end of The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett.
The Wild Christmas Reindeer - Reindeer Problems Class Book $0.99	A class book for students to write, solve, and illustrate reindeer-themed story problems.
The Wild Christmas Reindeer - Word Map $0.99	Students create a vocabulary map with a word from The Wild Christmas Reindeer.
The Wild Christmas Reindeer - Reindeer Glyph $0.99	Students decorate a reindeer glyph and complete a follow-up activity using their glyphs. (includes reindeer template, glyph directions & reindeer search activity sheet)
Gingerbread Baby Game $0.99	Students answer questions about Jan Brett's Gingerbread Baby in this board game.
Gingerbread Baby Glyph $0.99	Students decorate a gingerbread baby glyph and complete a follow-up activity using their glyphs. (includes gingerbread baby template, glyph directions & ginggerbread baby search activity sheet)
Gingerbread Baby Story Map $0.99	Students complete this story map about Jan Brett's Gingerbread Baby.
Gingerbread Comparisons $0.99	Students compare two gingerbread stories with this venn diagram.
How To Catch A Gingerbread Man Writing $0.99	Students write about how they would catch a gingerbread man. (Planning page and gingerbread-themed primary and intermediate lined paper included)
Shopping for Gingerbread Men $0.99	Students go shopping for gingerbread ingredients in this money activity.
Three Snow Bears - Hyperboles $0.99	Word Study - After reading The Three Snow Bears, students complete an activity exploring hyperboles.
Three Snow Bears Math $0.99	Math - Students solve and write word problems related to the story The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett.
The Three Snow Bears - Border Art $0.99	Art - Students create illustrations with captions in the style of Jan Brett.
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Two Bad Ants $0.99	After reading Two Bad Ants, students will pretend to be an ant on a new adventure as they write and draw from an ant's perspective.
Famous Landmark Research $0.99	After reading Ben's Dream, students will research one of the famous landmarks from the book.
Original Gameboard $0.99	After reading Jumanji, students will create their own magical gameboard - includes gameboard and direction page!
The Sweetest Fig - Cafè Menu $0.99	Math - Students will solve and write word problems using a menu from a French Cafè.
The Sweetest Fig - A Pet's Perspective $0.99	Writing - Students will write about a typical day from a pet's perspective.
The Sweetest Fig -  Story Summary $0.99	Reading - Students will write a paragraph summarizing the story, including important story elements.
The Sweetest Fig - The Sweetest Vocabulary $0.99	Word Study - Students use a dictionary to find the parts of speech and definitions of words from the story.
The Sweetest Fig - What is Bastille Day? $0.99	Social Studies - Students read about Bastille Day and write a paragraph from the point of view of a French citizen.
The Sweetest Fig - The Story Continues... $0.99	Art - Students work with a partner to write and act out a skit about what happens after the story is over.
Jumanji - Change of Habitat $0.99	Science - Students choose a new habitat for Jumanji and chart how the new habitat would change the story.
Jumanji - Comprehension Gameboard $0.99	Reading - Students play a game answering questions about the story.
Jumanji - A Sequel $0.99	Writing - Students write a sequel to the story.  (Planning and writing page included.)
Jumanji - Word Map $0.99	Word Study - Students complete a word map using vocabulary from the story.
Jumanji - Student Math Problems $0.99	Math - Students write their own word problems using characters and items from the book.
Jumanji - Create Your Own Gameboard $0.99	Art - Students work as a group to create their own gameboard and game cards.
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COMPLETE UNIT Tomie dePaola Unit $4.99	An entire unit filled with extension activities for Tomie dePaola's books. (Includes 10 files below)
The Art Lesson - Inspirational Person $0.99	After reading The Art Lesson, students draw and write about a person who has inspired them.
Big Anthony - Cause and Effect $0.99	Students use the story of Big Anthony to complete this cause and effect activity.
Big Anthony - Italian Words $0.99	Context clues are used to determine the meanings of Italian words from Big Anthony.
The Cloud Book - Types of Clouds $0.99	Students draw and describe 4 different types of clouds from The Cloud Book.
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush - Great Deeds $0.99	Students use symbols and images to "paint" their great deeds or visions of their future.
Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato - Potatoes! $0.99	Students draw favorite ways to eat potatoes and create a potato dish of their own!
The Legend of the Bluebonnet - My Sacrifice $0.99	Like the main character from this story, students choose a special item to sacrifice and explain their choice.
Little Grunt and the Big Egg - Dinosaur Minibook $0.99	After reading Little Grunt and the Big Egg, students complete this minibook about different types of dinosaurs.  (Includes follow-up questions)
Strega Nona - Magic Verses $0.99	Students write new "magic" verses for Strega Nona's magic pot.
Tom - Grandfather and Me $0.99	After reading Tom, students write about their grandfathers and special things they have done together.
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COMPLETE UNIT Cynthia Rylant Unit $5.49	An entire unit filled with extension activities for Cynthia Rylant's books. (Includes 11 files below)
When I Was Young $0.99	After reading When I Was Young in the Mountains, students will write about special times or events that happened when they were young.
While We Were Young Venn Diagram $0.99	Students will compare life from the mountains to their lives now using a Venn Diagram.
A Name for Everything $0.99	After reading The Old Woman Who Named Things, students will use adjectives and alliteration to create names for common objects.
In A Year Class Book $0.99	After reading In November, students will create a class book about the 12 months in the same style.  (Class Book Cover Included)
America Through Tulip's Eyes $0.99	After reading Tulip Sees America, students will create a minibook to document what Tulip saw in the states visited.
I Visited the Relatives $0.99	After reading The Relatives Came, students will pretend to visit their relatives and create a descriptive postcard to tell classmates about their visit.
Bird Field Guide $0.99	After reading The Bird House,  students will create a class field guide of birds.
Long Night Moon Images $0.99	After reading Long Night Moon, students will sketch what they visualize for four of the moons.
Gracie's New Adventure $0.99	After reading The Great Gracie Chase, students will write a new adventure for Gracie.
A Wild Night for the Toys $0.99	After reading Little Whistle's Dinner Party, students will write about what their toys would do in their house while everyone is sleeping.
Solomon's Special Place $0.99	After reading An Angel for Solomon Singer, students will draw a picture of the place they think Solomon would have liked and answer questions about the story.
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COMPLETE UNIT Dr. Seuss Unit $5.49	A complete unit filled with resources and activities to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday.  (Includes 11 resources below.)
Green Eggs and Ham - Class Book $0.99	Students create a class book about wacky foods in the style of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham.
The Lorax - Community Poster $0.99	Students create a poster and a Lorax-type spokesperson to encourage others to care for a special place in their community.
Oh The Places You'll Go - Future Snapshots $0.99	Students draw and write captions for photos of where they will be and what they will be doing at different stages of life.
Cat in the Hat - Tricks from the Cat Comic $0.99	Students write and illustrate a comic strip about what happens when the Cat in the Hat visits their house.
If I Ran The Zoo - My Own Zoo Creature $0.99	Students name their zoo, create an animal, and write about their creature.
Yertle the Turtle - Persuading King Yertle $0.99	Students write persuasive paragraphs to convince King Yertle to allow Mack, the turtle, to leave the turtle stack.
Fox in Socks - Tongue Twisters $0.99	Students write their own tongue twisters using alliteration.
Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! - Our Own School $0.99	Students name their own wacky school and describe and draw the characters who are part of the school community.
The Foot Book - Antonyms  $0.99	Students practice antonyms and create their own "feet" antonyms.
Hop on Pop - Word Family Minibook $0.99	Students use word families to create their own minibook in the style of Hop on Pop.
Bartholomew and the Oobleck - Solid, Liquid, or Gas? $0.99	Students experiment with their own Oobleck to decide if it is a solid, liquid, or gas.
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COMPLETE UNIT Marc Brown Unit $4.99	An entire unit filled with extension activities for Marc Brown's books. (Includes 10 files below)
Arthur's Nose - I'm Uniquely Me! $0.99	Students draw a self-portrait and write about the things that make them unique!
Arthur's First Sleepover- Welcome to Earth $0.99	Students create a sign welcoming aliens from outerspace to Earth!
Arthur Lost and Found - Antonym Practice $0.99	Students brainstorm, draw and write about antonyms.
Arthur's Tooth- Tooth Extractor $0.99	Students match story characters with ideas for tooth removal, then create their own tooth extraction device!
Arthur's TV Trouble- Recycling Newspapers $0.99	Students determine the amount of money Arthur earned each day recycling newspapers for Mr. Sipple for an entire week.
Arthur Goes to Camp- Letters Home $0.99	Students brainstorm and write a letter home to their family telling about a real or imaginary camp experience.
Arthur's Computer Disaster- Your Own Disaster $0.99	Students write about and illustrate a time they disobeyed and ended up with their own disaster.
Arthur's Pet Business- Create An Advertisement $0.99	Students create a full-page ad in "Pets Weekly" to advertise Arthur's Pet Business.
Arthur's Teacher Trouble- Mystery Words $0.99	Students make their own word scramble and provide clues for their classmates to figure out their mystery words.
Arthur Writes a Story- Select-A-Silly-Story $0.99	Students choose from 5 settings, 5 main characters, and 5 problems to create their own silly story!  (Primary and intermediate-lined paper included)
Files Below Are Not Included in Marc Brown Unit
Arthur Meets the President - Story Map $0.99	Reading - Students complete a story map of story elements and events.
Arthur Meets the President - Patriotic Multiplication Match $0.99	Math - Students match patriotic arrays with multiplication facts.
Arthur Meets the President - Prefixes and Suffixes $0.99	Language - Students identify and use prefixes and suffixes.
Arthur Meets the President - Washington, DC Map Grid $0.99	Social Studies - Students follow directions to place symbols on a map grid, then answer and create questions about the map.
Arthur Meets the President - Presidential Writing $0.99	Writing - Students write a letter to the President of the United States. (planning page included)
Arthur Meets the President - Campaign Poster $0.99	Art - Students pretend to run for President and create their own campaign posters!
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