Study Guides and Lesson Plans for "Bud, Not Buddy"

Newberry Medal Winner, 2000

About Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis:
It’s 1936 Flint, Michigan. Times may be hard, and 10-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy, but Bud’s got a few things going for him: 1. He has his own suitcase full of special things; 2. He’s the author of “Bud Caldwell’s Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself”; 3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: posters of Herman E. Calloway and his band of renown, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. Bud is sure those posters will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road, nothing can stop him, not hunger, not fear, not would-be vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself.

Reading level: Ages 9-12
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This resource is directly related to Bud, Not Buddy and is filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the novel. 48 pages.

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Everything You Need for Successful Literature Circles That Get Kids Thinking, Talking, Writing and Loving Literature This one-of-a-kind guide to running literature circles, based on Newbery Medal Winner "Bud, Not Buddy," shows teachers how to organize small discussion groups that work. Includes stimulating questions and writing prompts that motivate students to think and respond thoughtfully. As students dive into lively discussions, they learn to identify themes, analyze vocabulary, recognize the author's craft, and respond meaningfully to the text. 32 pages.