Harper & Moon, by Ramon Royal Ross Lit Link Grades 7-8

By Keith Whittington

Twelve year old Harper introduces his best friend Moon to Olinger, an old mountain man. They spend a wonderful weekend at Olinger's cabin before Harper goes back to school. Moon is older and decides to serve in the war. Sometime later, news comes that Olinger is missing. Harper goes looking for him but finds him dead in the snow.

Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key.

Objectives:

l. To foster a love for reading.

2. To acquaint the students with the writings of Ramon Royal Ross.

3. To emphasize and practise several major reading skills used in the reading program.

4. To provide opportunities for review and/or teaching of grammar skills.

5. To point out various literary devices such as similes, onomatopoeia and alliteration.

6. To provide creative and worthwhile enrichment follow-up activities.

7. To provide additional interest in reading.

Novel by Ramon Royal Ross.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550356046
• ISBN13: 9781550356045
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: On the Mark Press
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"