The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Patterson Lit Link Grades 4-6

<p>An 11-year old foster child copes with her longings and fears and schemes against everyone friendly.</p><p><br></p><p>Reproducible chapter questions plus comprehension questions a story summary author biography creative and cross-curricular activities complete with answer key. 64 pages.</p><p><br></p><p>The novel is written by Katherine Patterson</p><p>The students will: ·</p><p>• practice the major strategies used during the reading process.</p><p>• practice and reinforce a variety of language skills.</p><p>• foster a love for reading.</p><p>• improve and develop their creativity.</p><p>• be able to assess their work through the use of a novel as a teaching tool.</p>