Study Guides and Lesson Plans for "Where the Red Fern
Grows"
About Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls:
A young boy living in the Ozarks achieves his heart's desire when
he becomes the owner of two redbone hounds and teaches them to be champion hunters. This
1961 story of a boy and his two dogs has become a beloved childhood classic.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Reader reviews of Where the Red Fern
Grows
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Complete lesson plans for teaching Where the Red Fern Grows. Includes
introduction to the unit, unit objectives, reading assignments, unit outline, study
questions (short answer), study/quiz questions (multiple choice), vocabulary worksheets,
daily lessons planned, related nonfiction reading assignment, oral reading evaluation,
biographical info about the author, three detailed writing assignments (inform, persuade,
personal opinion), vocabulary review games & activities, unit review games &
activities, at least one group activity assignment, discussion questions on all levels
(factual, critical, interpretive, personal response), 2 short answer unit tests, 2
multiple choice unit tests, 1 advanced short answer unit test, unit and vocabulary
crossword puzzles, unit and vocabulary extra worksheets & games, bulletin board ideas,
ready-to-copy student materials, answer keys, and more!
CD-ROM: 146 pages
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This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and 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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Easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis,
critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, activities,
plus a complete answer key. Ring-bound, 54 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 the book Maniac Magee,
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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Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls is a favorite middle grade novel.
This companion gives background on the author, questions to guide reading, clues to
themes, plot, characters, and setting of the book, a glossary, writing and other
activities, and more. 64 pages.
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Where the Red Fern Grows on VHS:
Also available on DVD
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