Dear Mr. Henshaw
by Beverly Cleary and Paul O. Zelinsky
Newbery Medal Winner * Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children * ALA Notable... read more
24 Total Resources 1 Awards 6 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-8
Year Published 1983
Word Count 18,145
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 910L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 24, 3 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Novels Written in Verse
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Beverly Cleary
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Paul O. Zelinsky
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Beverly Cleary
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Paul O. Zelinsky
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 10
Interview with Paul O. Zelinsky
Created by Scholastic
1984 Newbery Medal Acceptance Speech given by Beverly Cleary
Created by Association for Library Service to Children - ALSC
Interview with Beverly Cleary
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with Beverly Cleary
Created by Today Show
Interview with Beverly Cleary
Created by Big Time Video Services
Interview with Beverly Cleary
Created by Oregon Public Broadcasting
Interview with Beverly Cleary
Created by The Oregonian
Interview with Paul O. Zelinsky
Created by Pen & Oink
Interview with Paul O. Zelinsky
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Paul O. Zelinsky
Created by Kids Ask Authors podcast
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Literature Guide from Nancy Polette
Created by Nancy Polette
Writing Activity from Achieve the Core
Created by Achieve the Core
Lesson Plan from Institute for Character Education
Created by Institute for Character Education
Lesson Plan from Dr. Betty Powers Francis
Created by Dr. Betty Powers Francis
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by George Guidall
Created by Recorded Books
Awards & Distinctions 1
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2023
Winner, 1984
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