Paula Fox

Lesson plans and activities for The Slave Dancer

Finding the Voyage of The Moonlight
Using maps, students plot the voyage of the Moonlight.

Similes, Metaphors, and descriptive language found in The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox
Students explore figurative language in the book and write a character description. Includes suggestions for assessment.

The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox
Chapter-by-chapter vocabulary, questions for analysis, work with figurative language and other skills. An excellent resource!

The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox
This teacher guide includes a brief summary, an author biography, a prereading activity, thematic questions for writing and/or discussion, and crosscurricular activities.

The Slave Dancer, Paula Fox
An extensive guide to the novel, including vocabulary, graphic organizers, and a variety of writing activities. Access to this 22-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

The Slave Dancer
Three activities to develop literacy skills.

The Slave Dancer
Students use Google Earth to explore locations and events in the novel. This resource is rich with images and background information.