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Catherine, Called Birdy: April and May

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars create an etiquette book for women of Medieval times.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy lesson, students discuss the setting and work in small groups to list things expected of women in the 1200s.  Young...
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Catherine, Called Birdy: February and March

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discuss characterization and relate to the main character in Catherine, Called Birdy.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy instructional activity, students discuss passages that are comedic and sad and the effect they...
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Catherine, Called Birdy: December and January

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in literary circles to discuss Catherine, Called Birdy.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy activity, students brainstorm ideas for discussion and observe as the teacher models a good discussion group.  Students...
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Catherine, Called Birdy: September, October, and November

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create questions pertaining to Catherine, Called Birdy.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy lesson, students predict the type of book from the cover and discuss the style.  Middle schoolers relate their questions...