Literature: "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes

These sites are about the book “The Hundred Dresses” by Eleanor Estes. Includes many lesson plans and activity ideas, plus information about Poland. Test your knowledge of the book with discussion questions, online quizzes, and interactive games. There are links to eThemes Resources on character education and friendship.

Grades

• 3,
• 4,
• 5,
• 6

Links

• "The Hundred Dresses" Literature Unit

  This literature unit includes a daily reading journal, a mixed review, extend activities, book report form, analogies, word wall, quizzes and writing prompts, and vocabulary activities.

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• "The Hundred Dresses" Discussion Guide

  This two-page PDF includes information about the author, Eleanor Estes, book club activities and discussion questions.

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• "The Hundred Dresses" Student Guide

  This four-page PDF includes information about the story, how to turn a book into a play, highlighted vocabulary, discussion questions, and various student activities.

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• ThinkQuest: "The Hundred Dresses"

  This site includes a story summary, study guide, teacher links, bullying scenarios, games and resources.

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• Scholastic: "The Hundred Dresses" Lesson Plan

  This lesson plan explores character traits by comparing and contrasting the two main characters from the story. Includes: materials; set up and prepare; directions for before, during and after reading; lesson extension; student assessment; assignments; and evaluation. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• "The Hundred Dresses" Lesson Plan

  This lesson plan includes a summary of the book, vocabulary, information on teaching tolerance, and extension activities. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• Thinkquest: "The Hundred Dresses" Classroom Ideas

  This site has a PowerPoint about accepting people from other backgrounds. There are also quizzes for each chapter of the book. NOTE: The site does have an unmoderated message board and guest book that could contain inappropriate language.

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• "The Hundred Dresses" Lesson Plan

  This lesson plan combines mathematics and language arts in different activities about the book.

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• Quia: Spelling Lesson 1

  Try these three online games about the book.

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• Quia: "The Hundred Dresses" Hangman

  Play this online hangman game that uses vocabulary words from the book.

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• CIA World Factbook: Poland

  This site includes a map of Poland and many facts about this country.

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• BBC: Polish

  Click on the audio links to listen to Polish words and phrases. NOTE: The "Communicate" link leads to message boards.

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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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• eThemes Resource: Character Education

  These sites deal with character development in children. Read about character education in stories and do some class activities to teach children about making good choices. There is a printable pledge for students to sign. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on peer pressure.

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Education Standards

• AL
  • 3.10
  • 3.2
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 3.3
  • 3.4
  • 3.5
  • 4.1
  • 4.1
  • 4.1
  • 4.2
  • 4.2
  • 4.2
  • 5.1
  • 7
  • 7.1
• MO
  • 1
  • 1.1
  • 1.10
  • 1.5
  • 1.9
  • 2
  • 2.1
  • 2.3
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 3.6
  • 4.3
  • 5
  • 5
  • 6
  • 6
• OK
  • A.4.1.a
  • A.4.1.a
  • A.4.1.a
  • A.4.1.b
  • A.4.1.b
  • A.4.1.c
  • A.4.2.a
  • A.4.2.a
  • A.4.2.a
  • A.4.2.b
  • A.4.2.b
  • A.4.2.c
  • A.4.2.c
  • A.4.2.c
  • A.4.2.d
  • A.5.1.a
  • A.5.1.b
  • B.2.5.a
  • B.2.6
  • B.2.6.a
  • B.2.7.a
  • B.2.7.c

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Created: September 03, 2002 at 01:02 | Updated: June 18, 2012 at 16:15