Gary Walter

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Anna Sewell's book Black Beauty. Included are literal comprehension multiple-choice quizzes by chapter with answer keys, discussion questions by chapter (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), a vocabulary worksheet with answer key, a vocabulary quiz with answer key, and a spelling list.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Walter Farley's book The Black Stallion. Included are literal comprehension questions (by chapter), an answer key, discussion questions (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), two vocabulary worksheets with answer keys, and a geographical reference map.

Tradespeople and shopkeepers in colonial America often used artwork to identify their places of business, especially for those who could not read. In this presentation, students will view a variety of trade signs from Colonial Williamsburg. Following the slide show is a list of common colonial trades. Students choose a trade and, using the medium of their (or the teacher’s) choice, create their own sign.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Jean Fritz’s book The Cabin Faced West. Included are literal comprehension multiple-choice quizzes by chapter with answer keys, discussion questions by chapter (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), a vocabulary worksheet with answer key, a vocabulary quiz with answer key, and a spelling list.

This packet contains comprehension and vocabulary resources to accompany the study of Old Yeller by Fred Gipson. Included are literal comprehension questions (by chapter), an answer key, and two vocabulary worksheets.

This packet contains comprehension and vocabulary resources to accompany the study of Carol Ryrie Brink's book Caddie Woodlawn. Included are literal comprehension questions (by chapter), an answer key, and two vocabulary worksheets.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Mary Norton's book The Borrowers. Included are literal comprehension multiple-choice quizzes by chapter with answer keys, discussion questions by chapter (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), a vocabulary worksheet with answer key, a vocabulary quiz with answer key, and a spelling list.

This PowerPoint presentation takes the viewer on a virtual field trip to Colonial Williamsburg, a reconstruction of the Virginia settlement that played an important role leading up to the American Revolution. A complete script is included. No other teacher preparation is required.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Ann M. Martin’s book A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray. Included are literal comprehension multiple-choice quizzes by chapter with answer keys, discussion questions by chapter (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), a vocabulary worksheet with answer key, a vocabulary quiz with answer key, and a spelling list.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Walt Morey's book Gentle Ben. Included are literal comprehension multiple-choice quizzes by chapter with answer keys, discussion questions by chapter (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), a vocabulary worksheet with answer key, a vocabulary quiz with answer key, and a spelling list.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Eleanor Estes' book Ginger Pye. Included are literal comprehension multiple-choice quizzes by chapter with answer keys, discussion questions by chapter (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), a vocabulary worksheet with answer key, a vocabulary quiz with answer key, and a spelling list.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Betsy Byars' book The Midnight Fox. Included are literal comprehension multiple-choice quizzes by chapter with answer keys, discussion questions by chapter (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), a vocabulary worksheet with answer key, a vocabulary quiz with answer key, and a spelling list.

These exercises provide practice using an Internet search tool to find answers to trivia questions. The questions are designed to be intrinsically interesting to students. Included are five 20-question exercises and answers. For younger students, this Word document may be reformatted to provide ten 10-question exercises.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Robert C. Obrien's book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. Included are literal comprehension questions (by chapter), an answer key, discussion questions (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), and two vocabulary worksheets.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Beverly Cleary’s book Henry and Ribsy. Included are literal comprehension multiple-choice quizzes by chapter with answer keys, discussion questions by chapter (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), a vocabulary worksheet with answer key, a vocabulary quiz with answer key, and a spelling list.

This packet contains comprehension and vocabulary resources to accompany the study of The Sign of the Beaver by by Elizabeth George Speare. Included are literal comprehension questions (by chapter), an answer key, and two vocabulary worksheets.

This packet contains resources to supplement the study of Marion Dane Bauer’s book On My Honor. Included are literal comprehension multiple-choice quizzes by chapter with answer keys, discussion questions by chapter (suitable for small-group or whole-group settings and requiring inference, analysis, prediction, and problem-solving skills), a vocabulary worksheet with answer key, a vocabulary quiz with answer key, and a spelling list.

This activity consists of 15 Christmas trivia questions which students answer using an Internet search engine. Answers, with links to sources, are included.

These exercises provide practice using an Internet search tool to find answers to trivia questions. The questions are designed to be intrinsically interesting to students. Included are ten 10-question exercises and answers. Themes include Candy, Toys, U.S. Presidents, Food, U.S. Geography, Baseball, Amusement Parks, Animals, Advertising Slogans, and Historical Firsts.

Frequent changes to Google Maps make it difficult to keep this resource updated; therefore, I am making this a free download and will no longer revise the content. This set of five 10-question activities takes students on a tour of popular destinations across the U.S. Using Google Maps, students enter search terms, “fly to” the destination, and upon arrival answer a question by studying the satellite image or clicking on a link to an associated website. A brief overview of Google Maps and an an