28 pages 56 minutes read

Lois Lowry

Gooney Bird Greene

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2002

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Essay Topics

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Why are the other children so interested in Gooney Bird Greene? What kind of character is she, and what evidence can you find to help support your ideas about her identity?

2.

According to Mrs. Pidgeon and Gooney Bird Greene, What Makes a Great Story? Why is each element important in creating a story that makes sense and is enjoyable?

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How does Mrs. Pidgeon demonstrate What Makes a Great Teacher? What do you notice about the way Mrs. Pidgeon talks and acts when she is interacting with her students?