ALA Notable Children's Book, Georgia Children's Book Award, Library of Congress Children's Books, Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award, Young Hoosier Book Award. Through Barbara Robinson's hilarious romp, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever , students will learn: About the Author: Learn about Barbara Robinson. Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. Literary Techniques: In context, dictionary, fact vs. opinion, point of view, mood, idioms, similes, character study, theme, self-righteousness. Moral Lessons and Character Values: Golden Rule, Pharisees, all part of the body of Christ, Jesus loves children, giving, God looks at the heart. Activities and Writing Assignments: Christmas mural, storytelling, Christmas traditions, carols, gossip, wordsearch, drama, invitation, service project. Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Barbara Robinson. All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! Large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes - Every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers - Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice - Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment - Provides a permanent record of the student's work - Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher! - Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book. - Recommended for 4-6 - Setting: Contemporary USA