Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1	40 minutes	Whiteboard, markers, printed pictures of Judy Blume, map of the USA	Introduce Judy Blume by showing her picture and locating where she was born on the map (Elizabeth, New Jersey).	Discuss Judy Blume's early life, including her birth date (February 12, 1938). Show images and discuss significant events in her childhood.	Recap key points about Judy Blume's early life. Ask students to share one new thing they learned about her.	Students draw a picture of Judy Blume and write one fact they learned about her next to it.
Lesson 2	40 minutes	Books by Judy Blume, whiteboard, markers	Show the covers of some of Judy Blume's books. Ask if any students have read her books before.	Read excerpts from her books to the class. Discuss the themes and why these books were important during her time.	Summarize the key points of the discussion. Ask students to think about what themes they found most interesting.	Students write a short paragraph about why they think Judy Blume's books were important.
Lesson 3	40 minutes	Timeline template, printed dates and events, glue, scissors	Explain that the class will create a timeline of Judy Blume's life. Show an example of a timeline.	Hand out timeline templates and event cards. In groups, students will place the events in chronological order and glue them onto the timeline.	Display the completed timelines in the classroom. Discuss any differences between the groups.	Students will present their timelines to the class, explaining the order of events.
Lesson 4	40 minutes	Whiteboard, markers, student journals	Discuss how Judy Blume's work has impacted society and culture. Ask students how books can influence people's lives.	Have students brainstorm ways Judy Blume's books have made a difference. Discuss how her books addressed topics that were not commonly discussed at the time.	Summarize the discussion. Highlight key contributions Judy Blume made to society and culture.	Students write a journal entry about how they think Judy Blume's books might influence readers.
Lesson 5	40 minutes	Whiteboard, markers, student journals	Ask the students to think about how Judy Blume's works relate to their own lives. Share an example of a theme from her books that is still relevant today.	In pairs, students discuss how they can relate to the themes in Judy Blume's books. Share their thoughts with the class.	Recap key points from the discussion. Emphasize the timelessness of Judy Blume's themes.	Students write a short piece about a theme from Judy Blume's books that they find relevant to their own lives.
Lesson 6	40 minutes	Art supplies (paper, markers, crayons), printed quotes from Judy Blume	Introduce the project: creating a visual timeline of Judy Blume's life with important quotes and events.	Students will work individually or in pairs to create a visual timeline, incorporating quotes and significant events discussed in previous lessons.	Display the visual timelines around the classroom. Have a gallery walk where students can view each other's work.	Students present their visual timelines to the class, explaining the quotes and events they included.