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CONTENT:
Beverly Cleary is the author of award-winning books for elementary
students. This site offers information about her, excerpts from her
books, profiles of her many intriguing characters, and fun activities
for kids. |
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AESTHETICS:
This site has attractive graphics, many of which include characters and illustrations
from the author's books. Text is large and easy to read. |
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ORGANIZATION:
This site is well-organized. There is a navigation bar that remains consistent throughout the internal pages. |
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REVIEW:
This site will be enjoyable for any fan of Beverly Cleary's books
and characters. There is a neighborhood map
with links to the characters' homes, schools, and other settings.
Clicking on these links will lead visitors to an excerpt from
a related story. The character
section gives readers the opportunity to explore all the books in
which the character appears, read a Fact File about the character, and take
a trivia quiz. There is also a section
-- available in pdf format -- with resources for teachers. In addition, students or teachers can plan
a Ramona party using resources from this site. Downloadable signs,
name tags, and other supplies are accompanied by games and activity
ideas. |
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