Projects and Lesson Plans
Below you will find links to several projects and lesson plans geared
around the Backbeard books. They are suitable for a wide variety
of grades and class sizes, and include both art and language activities.
Each activity can be printed or downloaded for later use.
I'm always on the lookout for new ideas and suggestions, so if you've
found a good way to incorporate one of my books into the classroom, I'd
love to hear about it. In the mean time, have fun with the following
projects.
Backbeard's Parrot
This writing project asks students to use closure to extend the story of Backbeard in their own way.
Make a Pirate Map
This lesson plan is good for reviewing maps, map keys, symbols, and compass directions. Note: The PDF version is recommended.
Costumes of the World
Print and photocopy this worksheet. Students can draw Backbeard in a new costume-- one of another country of their choice.
Join Backbeard's Crew
Print and photocopy this worksheet. Students can draw themselves as a member of Backbeard's pirate crew and describe what their pirate job on the ship would be.
Make a Pirate Hat
Instructions for folding a pirate hat from a single sheet of newspaper.
Make a Pirate Sword
Instructions for folding a pirate sword from a single sheet of newspaper.
Make a Backbeard Suit
This lesson plan allows students to explore pattern and decoration while decorating an old piece of clothing.
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