hiaasen, carl

Presents the teacher's guide to the novel "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen, and includes story summary, vocabulary exercises, comprehension and critical thinking strategies, literary analysis, graphic organizers, and discussion questions.

Recounts the author's return to golf after quitting the game in college, describing how he purchased a set of clubs, practiced for eighteen long months, and agreed to compete in a tournament against much more talented players.

A literature unit for use with "Hoot, " featuring sample lesson plans, pre- and post-reading activities, a biographical sketch of the author, a book summary, vocabulary lists, chapter study guides with quizzes and projects, book report and research ideas, and options for unit tests.