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Arts Across the Curriculum
Children's Easy Reading: Great Names
Reading Level–Grade 3
Interest Level–Grades 2-6
ELA Standard E1
Great Names is a colorful, informative series showcasing some of the world’s
most distinguished artists, authors,
musicians, explorers, philosophers and
more. The text is simple, and there is strong picture
support from
the many detailed illustrations which draw students to this series.
Students will be motivated to read biographical accounts of
these “great names” in history.
This series lends itself to great, thought-provoking follow-up activities.
- Write a letter to the character telling them why you think they are “great”
- Design a poster of this “great” person telling what they have accomplished
- Create a holiday after this famous person. When would it be celebrated, how, why?
Children's Easy Reading: Great Names Series Book Covers
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