Author Studies
These websites are about a variety of authors. Learn about Mary Pope Osborne, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Barbara Park, R.L. Stine, and other famous authors. There is also an example of a student-created author study and a lesson plan for author studies. There are also many other author studies listed in the eThemes resources.
Grades
- 4,
- 5,
- 6
Links
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ThinkQuest: Author Reviews
This student created website includes links to author studies on twelve different authors. Each author study includes a biography, list of books, and book reviews.
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An Author Study on Dr. Seuss
Learn more about Theodor Seuss Geisel known as Dr. Seuss to his many readers.
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Kidsreads: Author Interview
Here is an interview with various authors. Includes links to games and trivia about their books. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Scholastic: Mary Pope Osborne Interview Transcript
Here is Mary Pope Osborne interview transcript. Mary Pope Osborne answered questions about the process of writing. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Kidsreads: Mary Pope Osborne
Scroll down to read an interview with the author. There are links to book reviews and trivia on her books. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Scholastic: Who is R.L. Stine?
Here is a biography of this horror writer. Click on "Booklist" to read about his books. Click on "Interview Transcript" to read an interview with him. Note: This site includes ads.
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Scholastic: Goosebumps
This website is all about R.L. Stine and his "Goosebumps" series. There are games and an advice section for writing your own Goosebump story. Note: This site includes ads.
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Kidsreads: R.L. Stine
Read this biography of the author. Includes links to an interview and information about the "Nightmare Room" series. Note: This site includes ads.
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Kidsreads: Hank the Cowdog
This website is all about the series "Hank the Cowdog" by John Erickson. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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ReadWriteThink: Author Study: Improving Reading Comprehension Using Inference and Comparison
This lesson plan has suggested activities which aim to improve reading comprehension by using inference and comparison.
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Scholastic: Internet Field Trip: Meet the Authors
Learn more about authors including their lives, inspiration, favorite things and more through internet field trip. Note: This site includes ads.
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Junie B. Jones author Barbara Park
Read this interview with Barbara Park to learn more about her inspiration for Junie B. Jones and other characters she has created.
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