Virginia Hamilton
Lesson plans for The House of Dies Drear and other books

Biography Writing with Patricia and Frederick McKissack at Scholastic.com
Students learn how to research and write a biographical sketch, including research and writing strategies. They can also receive a Certificate of Achievement. Sample biography of Frederick Douglass is available onsite.

Anthony Burns
A variety of classroom-tested strategies for accessing this nonfiction work. Access requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application.

The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton
Designed for grades 6 and 7, this site offers a summary, theme openers, crosscurricular activities, research assignments, and suggestions for related reading.

The House of Dies Drear
Comprehension questions, online reading skill development, writing prompts, vocabulary, concept mapping, and more.

The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton
Suggestions for background research and section-by-section suggestions for vocabulary, literary features, supporting reading questions, writing, and other related activities.

The House of Dies Drear
Seven discussion questions.

Study Guide for The House of Dies Drear
Background; journal prompts; and handouts for active reading, responding, and analyzing. This extensive guide requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for access.

Who was Dies Drear?
Activities for research, poetry writing, writing a new chapter, and writing a play.

M. C. Higgins, the Great
Ten questions for writing and/or discussion.

Zeely by Virginia Hamilton
Eight discussion questions.