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The above website link leads to a fun interactive site full of games and inspired by the novel Holes. Readers can explore Camp Green Lake with the help of Mr. Sir. The games help readers build background knowledge for the novel, learn new information, and test their memory of the story's events. This site gives English Language Learners a more hands-on resource for exploring the novel. There is even a recipe for Kissin' Kate Barlow's famous spiced peaches! Just watch out for yellow-spotted lizards!
The above website link leads to a downloadable collection of lesson plans for the first eight chapters of Sideways Stories from Wayside School. The lesson plans include vocabulary words and comprehension questions, as well as several graphic organizers. This would provide a great additional resource for English Language Learners, as it would provide additional support for comprehension.
The above website link leads to a short quiz on the novel Holes. Take this quiz after reading the novel to find out how much you remember about the story!
The above website link leads to a collection of lesson plan ideas, discussion prompts, vocabulary, pre-reading activities, and other resources for some of Louis Sachar's books. The books include Holes, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Dogs Don't Tell Jokes, There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom, and Small Steps.
The above website link leads to a series of storyboard activities for the novel Holes. The activities include Cause and Effect, Plot Diagram, Character Map, Theme, Conflict, and Vocabulary. This is an especially good resource for English Language Learners, as it will give them a deeper understanding of the story through visuals, clear organization, and simplified text. This is a great resource for native speaking students as well.
