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

An 11-year old foster child copes with her longings and fears and schemes against everyone friendly.

Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross-curricular activities, complete with answer key. 64 pages.

The novel is written by Katherine Patterson

The students will: -

- practice the major strategies used during the reading process.

- practice and reinforce a variety of language skills.

- foster a love for reading.

- improve and develop their creativity.

- be able to assess their work through the use of a novel as a teaching tool.