Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
Target Grade Level: 5-8
Jack Gantos is an interesting author who has a troubled past with reading. He was a "slow reader" in early elementary school. His story can be inspiring to those students who feel that they are not the best readers. An author's webquest about Jack Gantos is a great connection to this autobiographical novel. After completing the author webquest, information about Jack Gantos and his books can be displayed in the library for all to see.
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Target Grade Level: 5-8
Jack Gantos is an interesting author who has a troubled past with reading. He was a "slow reader" in early elementary school. His story can be inspiring to those students who feel that they are not the best readers. An author's webquest about Jack Gantos is a great connection to this autobiographical novel. After completing the author webquest, information about Jack Gantos and his books can be displayed in the library for all to see.
Author's Webquest - scroll down for Jack Gantos