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Beverly Cleary and Ramona. A Book Study Unit. The World of Ramona. The focus of the book study will be on Beverly Cleary’s Ramona series. In groups you will each be reading a book on part of Ramona’s school life. We will end the unit with each group presenting their part of Ramona’s life.
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Beverly Cleary and Ramona A Book Study Unit
The World ofRamona • The focus of the book study will be on Beverly Cleary’s Ramona series. • In groups you will each be reading a book on part of Ramona’s school life. • We will end the unit with each group presenting their part of Ramona’s life. The first book in the series
Background of Beverly Cleary • Beverly Cleary knew she wanted to become an author when she was your age. • She went to college in California. • She has written over 35 children’s books. • Click here to learn more about the history of Mrs. Cleary.
Ramona Books • Here are the books different groups will be reading • Ramona The Pest • Ramona The Brave • Ramona and Her Father • Ramona and Her Mother • Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Book Group Assignments • Click on each book to find out what who you will be reading with and what book!!!
GROUP ONE • Tommy • Madelyn • Nick • Jake • Allison • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST! • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THE LIST, TO TRY ANOTHER BOOK!
GROUP TWO • Charles • Julie • Adam • Caitie • Megan • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST! • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THE LIST!
GROUP FIVE • Jenny • Thomas • Danny • Mollie • David • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST! • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THE LIST!
GROUP FOUR • Renee • Joanna • Blake • Michael • Reagan • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST! • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THE LIST!
GROUP THREE • Greg • Mandy • Paige • Tyler • Brody • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS ON THIS LIST! • CLICK HERE IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THIS LIST!
Beverly Cleary’s Other Books and Characters - Henry Books - Ralph Books - Leigh Books - Picture Books This link will take you on an adventure to learn about more characters in Beverly Cleary’s books!!! http://www.beverlycleary.com/characters/index.html Click on Henry to hear a clip from one of his books!
Final Book Study Project • Each group will be responsible for informing the class on their Ramona book. • This can be done in various ways: - poster presentation - role play - use of overhead/chalkboard
Requirements of Presentation • Summary of book • Age/Grade level of Ramona in book • Main characters and their role • One illustration to represent book (poster) • For role play, choose one or two crucial scenes in the book • Be sure to include one fun fact on Beverly Cleary
JUSTFORFUN • Test your Ramona knowledge by taking the Ramona Trivia Quiz • Print out a word search on characters in Beverly Cleary books. • Join the Beverly Cleary Reading Club • To write to Beverly Cleary: c/o Harper Collins Children’s Books 1350 6th Avenue New York, NY 10019
Works Cited • All the pictures and audio were found at www.beverlycleary.com and at the Beverly Cleary Reading Club website.