Literature: "Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Roald Dahl
These sites are about the book “Fantastic Mr. Fox” by Roald Dahl. Read about the characters and play interactive games. There are also links to eThemes Resources on farm machinery,foxes, Author Study: Roald Dahl, and books written by Roald Dahl.
Grades
- 3,
- 4,
- 5
Links
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Roald's Fans
Click on the links under the heading "Teacher Resources" for some activity ideas.
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Fantastic Mr.Fox Activities
There are quizzes and activities that go along with the book chapters.
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Fox Game
An online game about "Fantastic Mr. Fox." There are matching, flashcards, and concentration games.
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Red Fox
Learn about some of the behaviors of the fox.
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FactMonster: Foxes
Read all about foxes. Click the link at the bottom to find out about "Types of Foxes." NOTE: This site includes pop up ads.
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Farm Machinery
The page includes a brief history of farm machinery and pictures of various farm machinery.
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Bulter Machinery Kid's Page
This page designed for children has an online version of a children's book, "Terry the Tractor."
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Farming in Illinois
Click on "Machinery" to learn about various farm machinery.
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The Official Roald Dahl Website
This cool site includes information about Roald Dahl and all of his books.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Foxes
These sites have information about several different types of foxes. Learn about their physical characteristics and habitats. View photographs, short videos, and take an online quiz. Includes stories, legends, and myths about foxes.
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eThemes Resource: Literature: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
These sites have suggested activities for the book, plus many interactive games and quizzes. Also read about author Roald Dahl. View photos, listen to sound files, and read song lyrics from the movie based on the book. Also has links to eThemes resources on Chocolate, Character Education, and Inventions.
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eThemes Resource: Literature: "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
These sites are about the book "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl. There are lesson plans, vocabulary words, and suggested classroom activities. Take a virtual tour of the Empire State Building to see what James dreams about. Includes information about insects as well as recipes for peach desserts. There are also activities to tie into the book's theme of friendship.
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eThemes Resource: Literature: "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
These sites have information about author Roald Dahl and his book "The BFG." Includes suggested lesson plans, a play script, and online quizzes. There is also information about giants and a link to eThemes Resources on adjectives, character traits, and the United Kingdom.
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eThemes Resource: Literature: "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
These sites include children's book reviews and drawings, online quizzes, discussion questions, and suggested activities for the book "Matilda." Also includes information about author Roald Dahl.
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eThemes Resource: Author Study: Roald Dahl
Learn about author Roald Dahl and the books he has written. Biographies, interviews, lesson plans, and classroom activities for creating an author study are included. There are links to eThemes Resources on books by the author including "James and the Giant Peach", "The BFG", "Fantastic Mr. Fox", "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator", and "Matilda".
Education Standards
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