Lesson Plan
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Extension Activities
- Grades:Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8
About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 6.8
Lexile Measure: 700L
Guided Reading Level: S
Age: Age 8, Age 9, Age 10, Age 11, Age 12
Genre: Adventure, Classics
Subject: Art and Artists, Runaways, Siblings
GROUP PROJECT: Our Museum
Remind students that much of the book takes place in a museum. Then have them work in groups to create museum exhibits that represent a favorite part of the story. Students might collect and label artifacts for their display, make dioramas, or plan pictorial exhibits. Have each group present its exhibit to the class.
- Subjects:Reading Response, Writing, Crafts, Visual Arts
- Skills:Writing


