ate iCamillo

    

If you want to be a writer, write a little bit every day. Pay attention to the world around you. Stories are hiding, waiting everywhere.
You just have to open your eyes and your heart.
                                                                            Kate DiCamillo

Author Study

Kate DiCamillo has authored books about family, friendship, and facing life’s
challenges with hope. Her
books are full of engaging and exciting characters;
large-eared Despereaux, vain & cold-hearted Edward Tulane, ugly yet happy
Winn-Dixie, Opal’s many unforgettable friends. DiCamillo shares her journey
as a writer and encourages students to write about what they see.

               Activities

Kate DiCamillo CyberHunt - Internet Scavenger Hunt
    
CyberHunt Lesson Plan

How Are We Alike? - InspireData Graphic Comparisons
    How Are We Alike? Database (Table > Launch Questionnaire)
    Comparisons Rubric

On Writing - Personal Experience Narrative
    On Writing 6 Trait Rubric

Book Review Video - write and videotape a book review
    Writing With Writers Webpage
    Book Review Checklist

Celebrate Kate DiCamillo's Birthday - March 25th
    Short Story Rubric

Flashlight Readers Activity - Scholastic
     Experience the author's writing process
 

               Teacher Resources

Author Study Classroom Environment
Book Information & Downloads - Candlewick Press
Lesson Plans/Teacher's Guides
- LitPlans
Lesson Plans
- Web English Teacher
Activities & Lesson Plans
- ReadWriteThink

               Additional Resources

Web Links:
    Official Author Website
    IMDb Movie Link
    Children's Literature Network - book list with summaries

Biographies and Interviews:
    Kids Reads
    About.com: Children's Books
    Scholastic
    TeenReads
    Borders
    Candlewick Press
    Teaching pre K- 8
    Read 420

Video/Audio:
    Barnes & Noble Studio
    Library of Congress Bookfest 02
    Library of Congress Bookfest 04
    Online News Hour

Graphics on index page and linked documents from Kate DiCamillo's website: http://www.katedicamillo.com/