Literature: "Flip-Flop Girl" by Katherine Paterson

These websites are about the book “Flip-Flop Girl” and author Katherine Paterson. Includes summaries, reviews, and biographies. There is also information about some of the major themes in the book such as the death of a parent, living with grandparents, and emotions. Includes a link to an eTheme resource on the literature theme of friendship.

Grades

• 4,
• 5

Links

• Official Website of Author Katherine Paterson

  Read all about Katherine Paterson and her books on her official website.

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• Katherine Paterson Video Interview

  The author discusses the importance of reading, reading aloud, and writing. She talks about her platform of "Read for Your Life" as National Ambassador of Young People's Literature.

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• Meet Authors & Illustrators: Katherine Paterson

  This biography of the author includes reviews of several of her books, including "Flip-Flop Girl."

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• Flip-Flop Girl

  Here is a summary of the book.

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• PBS: Great Books on Dealing with Death

  Here is a list of other books about dealing with death.

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• Young Children's Understanding of Death

  Scroll down to read a list of children's common reactions to the death of a loved one.

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• KidsHealth: Living With Grandparents

  Find out how many children in America live with their grandparents, and read about what it may be like to move in with grandparents. NOTE: This site contains ads.

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• Kidsnewsroom's Emotions Express

  This website includes links to activities on jealousy and grief, two of the emotions that Vinnie feels during the story.

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• eThemes Resource: Literature Themes: Friendship

  These sites have tips on making friends and how to resolve common problems that threaten friendships. There are several classroom activity ideas to help foster friendships among students. Includes lists of recommended children's books as well as links to eThemes Resources on books that include this theme.

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Education Standards

• AL
  • 2.1
  • 2.5
  • 2.7
  • 3.10
  • 3.11
  • 3.5
  • 3.6
  • 3.7
  • 3.9
  • 4.1
  • 7.1
• ME
  • A2.a
  • A2.a
  • A2.b
  • A2.b
  • A2.e
  • A2.e
• MO
  • 1.5
  • 2
  • R.1.I.a
  • R.1.I.a
  • R.1.I.b
  • R.1.I.b
  • R.1.I.c
  • R.1.I.c
  • R.2.C.a
  • R.2.C.a
  • R.2.C.b
  • R.2.C.b
  • R.2.C.c
  • R.2.C.c
  • R.2.C.d
  • R.2.C.d
  • R.2.C.e
  • R.2.C.e
• NV
  • 3.4.1.1.a
  • 3.4.1.1.b
  • 3.4.1.1.c
  • 3.4.1.1.d
  • 3.4.1.1.e
  • 3.4.1.1.f
  • 3.5.1.1.a
  • 3.5.1.1.b
  • 3.5.1.1.c
  • 3.5.1.1.d
  • 3.5.1.1.e
  • 3.5.1.1.f
  • 6.4.4.1
  • 6.4.4.2
  • 6.4.4.3
  • 6.5.4.1
  • 6.5.4.2
  • 6.5.4.3
• OK
  • A.4.1.a
  • A.4.1.a
  • A.4.1.b
  • A.4.1.b
  • A.4.2.a
  • A.4.2.a
  • A.4.2.b
  • A.4.2.b
  • A.4.2.c
  • A.4.2.d
  • B.2.5.a
  • B.2.7.a
• DE
  • 4.1b.2
  • 4.4a.1.a
  • 4.4a.1.a
  • 4.4a.1.b
  • 4.4a.1.b
  • 4.4a.1.c
  • 4.4a.1.c

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Created: October 21, 2004 at 04:29 | Updated: March 08, 2012 at 19:53