Lois Lowry - Author Study
 

Each time a child opens a book,
he pushes open the gate that separates him from Elsewhere.
It gives him choices.
It gives him freedom.
Lois Lowry - Newbery Acceptance Speech - June, 1994

Introduction

Learning about who wrote a book (the author) can sometimes give us valuable information about the book itself.

Additionally, if you read a book and ENJOYED it - look for other books by the same author.

Your task:

1. Write a timeline including at least 10 events in her life.
    (a TIMELINE is a list of important dates and the events that occurred - NOT written in sentences)

2. In paragraphs (and of course, in your own words), write a biography about Lois Lowry
    Your biography should be about one page long.
    Remember - I'm checking your English and structure as well  as  content!!

3. In your opinion, is there any relationship between Ms. Lowry's life and the book The Giver? 

***** Use at least 3 different sources. Don't forget to include a bibliography.

Links

There are MANY sites about Lois Lowry.
Use these sites or find your own by typing into any search engine "Lois Lowry Biography"
Remember - look through the sites first - sometimes you'll find you PERFECT site - but it usually isn't the first one you look at. Clicking on these links will open a new window.

Scholastic's Author Studies HomePage

Lois Lowry's website - Biography (check out the F.A.Q. - itt's worth it!!)

Kidspace - The Internet Public Library

Learning About Lois Lowry

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