How I Spent My Summer Vacation! By Mark Teague
www.scholastic.com/titles/authors/teague/
Look for information on Mark Teague as well as other children’s authors. Read about Mark Teague and the books he has written and illustrated.
Find your appropriate grade level and pick at least two activities to do.
Pick a tall tale character. Read summary. Answer questions on web page.
(Teachers, lesson plans are included.)
www.pbskids.org/wayback/summer/trips05.htmp
Take a road trip across America. The trip will be mapped and mileage added. At each vacation spot find summary and pictures. Travel across the United States. Write about your favorite spot. Find an activity to finish.
(Teachers: other historical events include Gold Rush, Flight, Technology in 1900, President.)
www.rif.org/readingplanet/bookzone/content/teague.mspx
Read about author and illustrator Mark Teague, as well as other children’s authors. Do a Book Writing Activity. Go to a Game Station and do activities.