Laurie Halse Anderson
Lesson plans for Speak and other books

|Biography and Background| |Catalyst| |Chains| |Fever 1793| |Prom| |Speak| |Twisted|

Biography and Background

Writer Lady
Laurie Halse Anderson's official Web site.

Catalyst

Catalyst
Summary, book talk, and 10 discussion questions.

Chains

Chains
This reading group guide includes discussion questions and ideas for postreading activities.

Fever 1793

Fever 1793
Discussion questions, interdisciplinary activities, essential questions, standards-based learning activities: just keep scrolling down. This page is rich with resources.

Fever 1793
This Google Lit Trip travels through modern day Philadelphia exploring the original sites mentioned in the story. Many of the original buildings are still standing.

Prom

Prom
Discussion questions and an interview activity.

Speak

Deceit, Despair, and Dejection: Connecting Speak and The Scarlet Letter
Graffitti questions, discussion quesitons, sample writing prompts, and related Websites.

Speak
Everything you need to teach this novel: objectives, activities, vocabulary, journal topics, interdisciplinary connections, and much more. An excellent resource!

Speak! Anticipation/Reaction Guide
Students respond to 10 statements before and after reading the novel. Access requires MS-Word or compatible application.

Speak Out! Reach Out!
These 15 learning activities approach the novel from a variety of perspectives.

Twisted

Twisted
Summary, brief biography, and 8 discussion questions.