Lesson Plan
Numbering all the Bones Extension Activity
- Grades: 6–8
About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 6.1
Lexile Measure: 600L
Guided Reading Level: Y
Age: Age 11, Age 12, Age 13
Genre: Historical Fiction
Subject: Slavery, Underground Railroad, Abolition, African American
1 Imagine that Zeke and Eulinda are reunited one year after the book ends. Write a scene where they tell each other of all the things that have happened since they last saw each other.
2 Using the information in the Author's Note as a starting point, research one aspect of Clara Barton's life that is not part of the text, and write a brief report.
3 Imagine they are going to make a movie of Number All the Bones. Create a poster for the movie that would compel people to go see the film.
- Subjects:Literature, Reading Response, Literature Appreciation, Research Skills, Writing, Arts and Creativity
- Skills:Research Skills, Writing


