Study Guides and Lesson Plans for
"Walk Two Moons"

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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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.

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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 "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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