Lesson Plan
Just Ella Extension Activity
- Grades: 3–5, 6–8
About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 5.6
Lexile Measure: 850L
Guided Reading Level: Y
Age: Age 14, Age 15, Age 16, Age 17, Age 18
Genre: Fables, Folk Tales and Myths, General Fiction
Subject: Pride and Self-Esteem, Romantic Relationships, Women's History and Experience
1. Choose a character from the book and draw a picture of this person. What is he or she wearing and doing? Is this character happy or sad? Compare your drawing to a friend's drawing. How are your pictures similar? How are they different?
2. At the end of the story, Ella reads a letter from Jed. Imagine you are Ella. Write a letter back to Jed letting him know how things are going at the camp and what your plans are for the future. Are you still thinking about becoming a doctor? Do you have any questions about people back at the castle?
- Everything You Need:
- Subjects:Achievement and Success, Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles, Main Idea and Details, Literature, Plot, Character, Setting, Reading Response, Literature Appreciation, Creative Writing, Letter Writing, Literary Response, Writing Prompts, Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Creativity and Imagination, Determination and Perseverance, Jobs, Careers, Work, Visual Arts, Pride and Self-Esteem, Understanding Self and Others
- Skills:Main Idea and Details, Plot, Character and Setting, Narrative Writing


