AUTHOR: Shirley Lewis
ISBN: 0-9684559-1-3
LIST PRICE: $14.95

Barbara Robinson is one of the most popular children's authors of modern times. Her Best Christmas Pageant Ever has been read by millions. After many years she wrote The Best Worst School Year Ever , a new comedy about the dreaded Herdman family, featuring more hilarious misadventures narrated by a hapless classmate of Imogene Herdman. Students from grades 3-6, and especially reluctant readers will enjoy the shenanigans that take place at the Woodrow Wilson school. The gross exaggeration of everyday school life tickles the fancy of even the grumpiest of readers. As a novel study the book offers many opportunities to examine the development of gentle satire and outrageous comedy.

The MOD study guide examines, chapter by chapter such literary elements as plot, theme, characterization, style, and vocabulary study. Includes seatwork and classroom activities. The bibliography includes a list of recommended school stories.