Author Study: Dav Pilkey

Description: During this lesson, children will learn about Dav Pilkey, his inspiration, books, and techniques that he uses as an author and illustrator as they watch videos, explore books, and conduct online research. They will try their hand at drawing one of Dav Pilkey's most poplar characters as well!

Have fun spending several days learning about and creating like Dav Pilkey or select a few activities from this lesson for a short and sweet learning experience.

Learning Objectives:

I can…

• Describe different things Dav Pilkey does as an author and illustrator

• Research, recall and discuss facts about Dav Pilkey's life

Outline

• Build Interest: Discuss several books based on the covers

• Read: Read and discuss a picture book

• Watch & Discuss: Watch and discuss numerous short interview clips with Dav Pilkey

• Draw: Follow along with a guided drawing of Captain Underpants

• Explore More Books: Read more books by this author

• Research: Work together to conduct online research about Dav Pilkey

• Let's Recap: Discuss what your child has learned about Dav Pilkey and his works

Additional Supplies Needed: Books by Dav Pilkey (or online read alouds....some links within lesson)

Subjects English Language Arts

Grade Levels 2nd - 4th (with ability to adjust above and below these grade levels)

Estimated time 2 hours- Multiple Days