Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
Lesson plans and teaching resources

Students list words in alphabetical order according to initial and second letter. Various lists of words may be used for practice; scroll to the bottom for a handout that comes with this lesson.

Students create a new word and definition. 2 pages; Adobe Reader required.

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

Students create a time capsule at the beginning of the year that they will open again at the end of the year. Includes short writing task. 2 pages; Adobe Reader required.

This page offers links to a variety of resources: downloads, an online game, and learning activities.

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

Writing prompt, graphic organizer, student handouts, and sample essay. Emphasis is on providing evidence for an inference. 5 pages; word processor required.

Summary, 8 discussion questions, and related titles.

Cross-curricular learning activities, an interview with Beverly Cleary, 6 pages; Adobe Reader required.