Lets go visit with the author of the Clifford stories.
His name is Norman Bridwell.
Follow the instructions carefully. 
Ask for help when you are uncertain of what to do.


http://www.animationfactory.com/af_animals_dogs_page_ab.html



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Task Number 2: A whole class activity, too! 

http://www.dltk-kids.com/books/clifford/clifford_clipart.htm
  1. With your class look at the Internet Web sites that have information about Norman Bridwell.
  2. Find out why he wrote the stories about Clifford the Big Red Dog.
  3. Find out why the stories are about the things friends do.

 
Process:
  • Ask your teacher to go to the Internet Web Sites about Norman Bridwell and read the information to you. 
  • Have a class discussion about what you learned.
  • Discuss why he wrote the stories about Clifford.
  • Discuss why the stories are about friendship.

 
 Internet Web Sites about the author.
  1. http://www.edupaperback.org/authorbios/Bridwell_Norman.html
  2. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/classicclifford.htm

Go to the Internet Web Site # 1.

Go to the Internet Web Site #2.

 
Conclusion:
Write about what you learned in your writing journal.

 

Go to the Introduction page.

Go to the Teachers page.

Go back.

Continue the Friendship Web Quest.