Article, Writing Prompts
Where the Red Fern Grows Writing Prompt
- Grades:Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8
About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 6.4
Lexile Measure: 700L
Guided Reading Level: X
Age: Age 9, Age 10, Age 11
Genre: Adventure, Classics, Realistic Fiction
Subject: Animal Stories, Country Life, Death, Grief, and Loss, Determination and Perseverance
WRITING: Yes or No?
Have students write short essays that address these questions: In what way(s) did Billy win the bet with the Pritchards? In what way(s) did he lose it? Call on volunteers to read aloud their essays, then lead a class discussion on the issues.
- Subjects:Literature, Writing Prompts, Expository Writing
- Skills:Expository Writing
