Study Guides and Lesson Plans for
"Walk Two
Moons"
Newberry Medal Winner, 1995
About Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech:
On a long car trip, thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle tells
her grandparents the story of a friend who copes with a lunatic and the disappearance of
her mother, a tale that reflects Sal's own experience with abandonment.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
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A Guide to Using WALK TWO MOONS in the Classroom...
This resource is directly related to Walk Two Moons 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.
Walk Two Moons: LitPlan Teacher Pack [CD-ROM]
Grades 6-9. Essentially a complete teacher's manual for the novel, this LitPlan Teacher Pack includes lesson plans and reproducible resource materials for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech.
168 pages.
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Focus on Reading : Walk Two Moons
For struggling readers, providing background details greatly enhances the reading experience.
This reading study guide activates prior knowledge!
43 pages.
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WALK TWO MOONS Literature Circle Guide
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 "Walk Two Moons," 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.
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