Joan Lowery Nixon
Lesson plans for Orphan Train and other works
Caught in the Act by Joan Lowery Nixon
Summary, prereading activity, thematic suggestions, interdisciplinary ideas, and vocabulary.
A Family Apart by Joan Lowery Nixon
Summary, prereading activity, thematic suggestions, interdisciplinary ideas, and vocabulary.
In the Face of Danger by Joan Lowery Nixon
Summary, prereading activity, thematic suggestions, interdisciplinary ideas, and vocabulary.
Land of Hope by Joan Lowery Nixon
Summary, prereading activity, thematic suggestions, interdisciplinary ideas, and vocabulary.
Mystery Writing with Joan Lowery Nixon
An online, 4-step writing workshop for children. Be sure to check the Teacher's Guide.
Orphan Train lesson with Kidspiration
In this standards-based lesson students use Kidspiration to present character analysis.
Orphan Trains
A very thorough collection of information, links, and activities related to orphan trains.
A Place to Belong by Joan Lowery Nixon
Summary, prereading activity, thematic suggestions, interdisciplinary ideas, and vocabulary.
Search for the Shadowman
Web resources and 3 extension activities.
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