Judy Moody Declares Independence by Megan McDonald

-Judy Moody takes a trip to Boston
-American Revolution
-independence, liberty, freedom


Teachers: Here are some resources to help you teach ..

Welcome to Judy Moody This website has all kinds of fun stuff for students to access from games and activities to the ability to read excerpts from several books. Students can become part of the Judy Moody fan club or learn more about Judy on this website. 
Megan McDonald The layout of this site is just as much fun as the previous site except instead of being focused around Judy Moody this site is focused around the author Megan McDonald.


Teaching Suggestions:

1. Before Reading Before students start reading this book it may be a good idea to cover certain key terms such as liberty, independence, American Revolution, etc.
2.During Reading Judy Moody Activities taken from this site.. Responsibility In Judy Moody Declares Independence, Judy wants to be just like Sybil Ludington — responsible and independent. Discuss what it means to be responsible. What things does Judy do to prove to her parents that she is responsible? What kinds of things can and should kids do to act responsibly? 
3. After Reading Chatterpack On this page is a suggested idea from Megan McDonald and a print out that the students can use during this activity.

McDonald, Megan. Judy Moody Declares Independence. Cambridge : Candlewick Press, 2005.