Dav Pilkey
Lesson plans for Captain Underpants , Dog Breath and other books


The author of The Adventures of Captain Underpants offers things for kids to do and a special page of "boring grown-up stuff."


Suggestions for exploring character traits, using descriptive language, working with alliteration, and other reading, writing, and word skills that will work with many books. This document also contains learning activities geared specifically for Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers , Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers , The Adventures of Ook and Gluk , and The Super Diaper Baby books. Includes discussion questions, word search, and other printables. 28 pages; Adobe Reader required.


This 6+1 Writing Trait lesson uses Dog Breath as a mentor text. It focuses on Idea Development and Organization, and it includes student models from grades 1-7.


Summary, background information, graphic organizers, and plans for students to write using the book as a mentor text.

Dogzilla
Writing, vocabulary, and learning activities.


Students respond to the book with an art activity.


Summary, vocabulary, and a list of ways to approach several reading skills.

The Paperboy
Vocabulary, pre-reading and during-reading questions, practice with sequencing, and other learning activities.