Virginia Hamilton
Lesson plans for The House of Dies Drear and other books
|Biography and Background|
|Anthony Burns|
|The House of Dies Drear|
|M. C. Higgins, the Great|
|Zeely|
Biography Writing with Patricia and Frederick McKissack
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
Suggestions for a thematic approach, a pre-reading activity, and interdisciplinary post-reading activities.
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 Reader for access.
Who was Dies Drear?
Activities for research, poetry writing, writing a new chapter, and writing a play.
The House of Dies Drear
This extensive unit plan includes practice with close reading, writing, vocabulary, and a final test. This 13-page document requires Adobe Reader for access.
The House of Dies Drear extension activity
Students investigate the Underground Railroad in Ohio, as well as methods that enslaved persons might have used to make their way north. They write a rap song that gives "secret" directions to a specified location such as school, the park, or the movie theater.
M. C. Higgins, the Great
Ten questions for writing and/or discussion.
Zeely by Virginia Hamilton
Eight discussion questions.
