Study Guides and Lesson Plans for
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Old Yeller
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About
Old Yeller by Fred Gipsin: At first, Travis
couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller. The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal,
too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas
frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene. Strong and
courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis's family from any sort of
danger. But can Travis do the same for Old Yeller? A sensitive tale that addresses
issues pioneers faced living in the wilderness.
With Old Yeller, author Fred Gipsin secured his place as one
of the finest novelists in America. The book was published to instant acclaim and has
become one of the most beloved children's classics ever written. Since its publication in
1956, Old Yeller has won countless awards, including the 1957 Newbery Honor.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Old Yeller lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text; while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material.
281 pages
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A Guide to Using OLD YELLER in the Classroom
This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a
variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This
reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It
includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum
activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating
and extending the novel. 48 pages.
Novel Unit for Old Yeller
This is a combined literature and grammar unit that contains everything you need to teach the novel and more! Included in the unit are pre-reading, active-reading and post-reading activities with grammar lessons, literary activities, a literary terms matching quiz, a final essay test with grading rubric, and other activities just for fun!
64 pages
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Old Yeller on DVD and VHS
This classic Disney 1957 film stars Dorothy McGuire as the mother, Fess Parker as the
father, with Tommy Kirk in the starring role of Travis.
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