Avi, Nothing But the Truth and other books
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Biography and Background
Avi
The author's official site.
Avi
Text of a 1996 author interview.
Avi
Text of an author interview.
The Barn
The Barn
Vocabulary, study and comprehension questions, writing and extension suggestions.
The Barn
Summary and 11 discussion questions.
Beyond the Western Sea
Beyond the Western Sea
Summary and a wide variety of activities.
Crispin: Cross of Lead
Beyond Once Upon a Time... or One day I ...
This writing lesson challnges students to transform an ordinary introductory sentence into an extraordinary introductory sentence. Students then create the story that would follow their powerful introduction.
Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Summary and 11 discussion questions.
Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Summary, 5 discussion questions, and 4 postreading activities.
The End of the Beginning
The End of the Beginning
Summary, booktalk, 10 discussion questions, and related titles.
The Fighting Ground
The Fighting Ground
Summary, links to historical background, related movies and books, and 3 teaching ideas.
The Mayor of Central Park
The Mayor of Central Park
Summary, booktalk, 11 discussion questions, and related titles.
Midnight Magic
Midnight Magic
Summary, booktalk, 12 discussion questions, and related titles.
Midnight Magic: Discussion Guide
Summary, genre analysis, theme, characterization, foreshadowing, conflict analysis, and discussion questions.
Never Mind! A Twin Novel
Never Mind! A Twin Novel by Avi and Rachel Vail
Summary, discussion questions, follow-up activities, and related titles.
Nothing but the Truth
Nothing But the Truth
Journal ideas for the novel, additional material for related readings.
Nothing But the Truth
Three activities supporting the novel.
Nothing But the Truth
Activities to support the novel, including discussion of a similar experience involving a United Airlines flight attendant.
Nothing But the Truth
Prereading activities, crosscurricular activities, and suggestions for research assignments.
Nothing But the Truth
Ten questions for discussion or writing.
Nothing But the Truth Part I and Part II
Suggestions for post-reading activities.
Nothing But the Truth Digital Booktalk
This short video can serve as a prereading activity.
Nothing but the Truth
Summary; related movies, songs, and other titles; and 3 teaching ideas.
The Secret School
The Secret School
Summary, 7 discussion questions, and ideas for postreading activities.
Something Upstairs
Something Upstairs
Scroll down on this page to find a series of plans and supporting handouts for studying Something Upstairs. Adobe Reader is required for access.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Focusing on a theme of breaking traditional gender roles, this site offers theme openers, crosscurricular activities, and research assignments.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle at St. Matthew's Lutheran Download Central
Under "Novel Units" on this page, find a series of plans and supporting handouts for studying The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Adobe Reader is required for access.
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
A variety of activities to support the novel.
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Suggestions for related readings and a link to a study guide. The study guide requires Adobe Reader.
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Summary, booktalk, 14 discussion questions, and ideas for snacks.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Extensive suggestions for post-reading activities.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Teaching materials include vocabulary, comprehension questions, a quiz, and graphics of a ship similar to Charlotte's.
Video Interview with Avi
Follow the links to short interviews with the author.
