Mem Fox
Lesson plans and other teaching ideas
|Biography and Background|
|Hattie and the Fox|
|Koala Lou|
|Whoever You Are|
|Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge|
Possum Magic|
Mem Fox
The author's Web site is full of treats for teachers, parents, writers, and potential writers.
Hattie and the Fox by Mem Fox
This 5-day unit plan includes literacy activities, cross-curricular activities, and related links.
Koala Lou
A variety of activities to help develop literacy skills.
Koala Lou
An extensive set of resources based on the 4-Blocks approach.
Whoever You Are
Activities to support the book.
Four Metaphor Poetry
This writing activity stresses the skillful creation of metaphors.
Opening Doors to Social Studies with Children's Literature
Five activities to accompany Mem Fox's Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, including ties to history, character education, and preserving memories.
Using Texts to Ask Philosophical Questions
Designed for elementary students, this lesson supports use of oral language to ask questions beyond the text and to the think philosophically.
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
Four intergenerational activities. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
Possum Magic
Students use Google Earth to learn about the Australian Outback.
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