Thematic Units - Chris Van Allsburg

Author Study of Chris Van Allsburg

You will find various Web Sites on the top portion of this page.
Further down, you will find Activities.
At the bottom of the page, you will find Books that you can order directly from Amazon.com!

Web Sites

Book Review
Children review The Polar Express.

Chris Van Allsburg
Biography and internet sites for kids.

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Lesson Plans & Activities

The Teacher's Corner Resources This indicates resources located on The Teacher's Corner.

The Teacher's Corner Resources **Story Map with Polar Express - Winner of the Poster Giveaway!** Grades 2/3
Students will analyze the structure and elements of a story by noting the setting, characters, problem, events and resolution.
Submitted by: Sheryl

Jumanji Activities Grades Various
These ideas for discussions and activities come from Carol Hurst.

Learning About and Interacting With Authors Grades Any
"This infoguide is intended for K-6 teachers interested in providing students with timely information about authors. Educators can use this guide to find biographical information on contemporary writers and details on how to arrange author visits."

Thematic Unit on Insects Grades Primary
Students will explore the world of insects to expand their knowledge of ants, bees, butterflies, caterpillars and ladybugs. You will use The Two Bad Ants story.

The Z Was Zapped Grades Early Childhood
The purposes of this lesson are to listen and enjoy literature through discussion and writing; to increase vocabulary; to understand and apply alliteration in writing.

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Books

Bad Day at Riverbend

Ben's Dream

Ben's Dream : Story and Pictures

The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

Integrating the Literature of Chris Van Allsburg in the Classroom/#G1390
by Tom Palumbo

Jumanji - Book

Jumanji - Audio Cassette

Just a Dream

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

The Polar Express - Book