Definitions Quiz Have your students define parts of speech with this quiz about the definitions of noun,...		Concerned Mayor Students pretend to be the town's mayor, listing ways they would promote non-violence. For use...
Historical Sites Project Students will research an historically important site and make a project explaining its...		Put Gorp's Story in Order Put Gorp's story back in order. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety...
Pedro's Journal Literature Guide The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels, includes...		Gun Safety—What Would You Do? Students answer what they would do if they found a gun. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a...
From the Great Wall to a Great Inclusive Classroom Read about the workings of a great unit on Chinese folk tales in an inclusion classroom.		The Gorp's Gift Activities These activities are designed to help your reading of The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun...
Learning About Voice Through Photographs Finding one's voice is a challenge for many writers. In this exercise, students use classic...		Be a Peacemaker Explain what it means to be a peacemaker. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about...
Learning About Voice Through Photographs Assessment Assessment that aligns with the "Learning About Voice Through Photographs" lesson.		Have a Halloween Party Detailed instructions for hosting a Halloween Party at school with games such as Walk on the...
Resolution Vocabulary Learn all of the words that end in -ate that can help students resolve their conflicts.		Halloween Word Game Students try not to say common Halloween words as they describe typical Halloween situations to...
Columbus Discovers a New World Students label a map of Columbus's first voyage. Answer key is included.		The Gorp's Gift: Gun Safety Resources for Teachers Reading activities for The Gorp's Gift, a book which promotes gun accident prevention...
The Gorp Reading Activities The following exercises are activities for before and after you read The Gorp's Gift.		"The Monkey's Paw" Short Story & Activities Read the full text of W.W. Jacobs' short story "The Monkey's Paw," then analyze the story with...
The Gorp's Gift Questions These discussion questions about The Gorp's Gift are organized according to Bloom's...		Halloween People, Places, and Things A list of creepy people, places, and things that can be used as writing prompts.