The Great Gilly Hopkins
by Katherine Paterson
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- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
Year Published 1978
Word Count 33,591
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 800L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 116, 5 AR Points
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- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Katherine Paterson about The Great Gilly Hopkins
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Katherine Paterson
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 29
Meet-the-Author Recording with Katherine Paterson
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In-depth Written Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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2013 Children's Literature Legacy Award Speech given by Katherine Paterson
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A different approach to being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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Reading is a privilege with Katherine Paterson
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The joy of writing with Katherine Paterson
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Why reading makes a difference with Katherine Paterson
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Privileges of being an ambassador with Katherine Paterson
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2013 National Book Festival speech by Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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Interview with Katherine Paterson
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What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Katherine Paterson
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2002 Interview with Katherine Paterson
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On the early years of her life in China with Katherine Paterson
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How personal connections can minimize fear with Katherine Paterson
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On naming characters with Katherine Paterson
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On international acclaim with Katherine Paterson
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On reading with Katherine Paterson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Reading Guide from Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
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Lesson Plan from National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance
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Unit Plan from Prestwick House
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5th Grade Unit from ReadWorks.org
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Discussion Questions from The Ferguson Library
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Reader's Guide from Reed's Study Guides
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Lesson Plan from UNC - Chapel Hill - School of Education
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 2
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024
Honor, 1979
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