Cowboys Don't Cry, by Marilyn Halvorson Novel Study Gr. 7-8
EBN1148
$17.99 CAD
Additional information:
- Author : S&S Learning Materials
Shane Morgan, a 14 year old from Alberta lives a nomadic life with his father, a former champion-bull rider turned rodeo clown. Novel by Marilyn Halvorson
This novel is an excellent piece of contemporary realistic fiction. Adolescents will be
especially interested as it deals with genuine struggles and focuses on adolescent reactions.
Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key.
For the Teacher:
Background Information For Educators
Author Biography and Genre
Plot Summary
Response Journal and Discussion Circle
Ideas for Response Journals
Pre-Reading Discussion Questions
Introduction Idea
Answer Keys
Student Activities
Comprehension Questions Ch. 1-10
Comprehension Questions Ch. 11-20
Vocabulary Ch. 1-9
Vocabulary Ch. l 0-20
Figurative Language
Colloquial Language
Writing Tools: Flashback
Writing Tools: Symbolism/Foreshadowing
Quotes to Reflect On
Conflict
Musical Genres
Musical Tastes
Personal Musical Taste
Mapping
Nicknames
Rodeo Research
Point of View
Newspaper Article
Letter Writing and Inner Turmoil
Concrete Poetry
Studying Film
Drama Anthology