The Spider and the Fly
by Mary Botham Howitt and Tony DiTerlizzi
24 Total Resources 3 Awards 2 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Poetry
Year Published 2002
Word Count 692
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 64285, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 9

Tony DiTerlizzi reads from The Spider and the Fly
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Tony DiTerlizzi
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In-depth Written Interview with Tony DiTerlizzi
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Unit Lesson Plan from Louisiana Department of Education Teacher Support Toolbox Library
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Common Core Lesson Plan from Achieve the Core
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Book Readings 2
Complete Video Reading narrated by illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Davina Porter
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 3

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2003

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2003

Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2025
Honor, 2003
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