Mary Pope Osborne Author Study
Have some fun studying Mary Pope Osborne, the author of the Magic Tree House books.
Start your author study by reading a short biography of Mary Pope Osborne and reading her books . Then use the activities and lessons below to take students on a magical time-travel adventure with literature. For more information about Osborne and her books, visit Mary Pope Osborne's Web site.
For more lesson ideas, see Teaching with Favorite Magic Tree House Books available from Scholastic Professional Books.
Articles
Series Books and Beyond for Grades 2-3
by Elise Tewell
Series books help kids build positive experiences with books. While this motivation is critical in the development of young readers, it is also important for students to experience literature from a wide variety of authors and genres.
Resources
Mary Pope Osborne Interview Transcript
Mary Pope Osborne was interviewed by Scholastic students, parents, and teachers. She answered questions about her retold fairy tale, Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Kate and the Beanstalk, and the process of writing.
Viking Ships at Sunrise Lesson Plan
Jack and Annie are off to save another book. This time they have to face Vikings in ancient Ireland.
Kate and the Beanstalk Lesson Plan
Author Mary Pope Osborne provides a fresh and funny twist on the well-known fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk."
Adaline Falling Star Discussion Guide
In Adaline Falling Star, Mary Pope Osborne imagines the story of Kit Carson's daughter, Adaline Falling Star.
Adaline Falling Star Booktalk
by Joni R. Bodart
In just a few short months, Adeline Carson has had to deal with her mother's death and her father's departure. When she's told her father won't be back for her as he'd promised, she decides to run away and find him.
Kate and the Beanstalk Text Excerpt
Text Excerpt of Kate and the Beanstalk by Mary Pope Osborne.
Dinosaurs Before Dark Lesson Plan
Magic Tree House books take readers on magical journeys to the past where a pair of heroic siblings, Jack and Annie, display courage, confidence, and strength as they tackle one problem after another.
Earthquake in the Early Morning Lesson Plan
Jack and Annie find themselves in San Francisco on the morning of the great earthquake, helping get some kids to safety. The many factual details about 1906 disasters make this a great addition to your social studies curriculum.
Twister on Tuesday Lesson Plan
Students will be introduced to a fascinating slice of American history - the Westward Expansion movement. They will also learn new vocabulary words and terms as well as basic natural disaster safety procedures.
