Kathryn Lasky
Lesson plans for Dear America and other books

The author's official site.

Brief bio and interview.

Summary, discussion questions, activities, and brief author biography.

Summary and postreading activities.

In this blog a teacher explains integrating the book into social studies and art lessons.

Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.

This writing task includes prompt, graphic organizer, student handouts, and model essay. Emphasis is on providing evidence for inferences. 9 pages; word processor required.

Students note details as they read. Includes text-dependent questions, vocabulary words, a culminating task, and additional learning activities. Word processor required for access.

Summary; analysis of theme, conflict, setting, characterization; discussion questions; and brief author biography.