Literature: "The Kid in the Red Jacket" by Barbara Park
These sites provide suggested questions and activities for the book “The Kid in the Red Jacket.” Also includes sites on the related themes of friendship and adjusting to a new community. There are links to eThemes Resources on Author Study: Barbara Park, Literature: Book Activities, and Literature Themes: Friendship.
Grades
- 3,
- 4,
- 5
Links
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"The Kid in the Red Jacket" Question Booklet
This downloadable booklet provides vocabulary, questions, and writing activities about "The Kid in the Red Jacket".
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"The Kid in the Red Jacket" Study Guide
Use this study guide to assist students understand various writing techniques while reading "The Kid in the Red Jacket".
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Spaghetti Book Club's Review of "The Kid in the Red Jacket"
Share these illustrated book reviews with your students while reading "The Kid in The Red Jacket".
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"The Kid in the Red Jacket" Comprehension Quiz
This quiz is designed to show how well students are comprehending the novel, "The Kid in the Red Jacket."
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Flashcards
Select different types of flashcards, such as interactive or downloadable flashcards, from "Activities" to be used with this book. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Book Report Form
This 3-page PDF file has guided questions for writing a book summary.
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Helping Children Cope With a Moving Experience
Tips for teachers for helping new students adjust in the classroom. Explore the different links at the bottom. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Kids' Relocation Issues: Easing the Trauma of Moving for Children
These tips are helpful for using with children moving to a new location. Discusses how children at different ages might react. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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eThemes Resource: Author Study: Barbara Park
Learn about author Barbara Park and the books she has written. Includes biographies, interviews, and information about her popular Junie B. Jones series. Also included is a lesson plan for creating an author study. There are links to eThemes on "The Kid in the Red Jacket" by Barbara Park and author studies.
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eThemes Resource: Literature: Book Activities
These hands-on activities can be used to supplement almost any book. Includes class activities to increase reading comprehension and vocabulary. Has a link to eThemes Resource on story elements.
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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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