6th Grade Fiction
-
LESSON PLANS
"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the characters in a fable by investigating their…SubjectsReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Banned or Challenged Books, Grades 5–8
This gallery of middle school literature features banned or challenged books. Each slide also features a related…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureFiction -
WORKSHEETS
The Chronicles of Narnia Classroom Activity Guide
Help students explore themes, analyse structure, and recognise literary devices in The Chronicles of Narnia with this…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionReading and Literature -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Reading Warm-Up 155 for Gr. 5 & 6: Fantasy
Spark students' imagination with the passage of fantasy fiction and reading comprehension questions in this printable…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionFantasy FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
The Secret Garden
Use this guide on The Secret Garden to stimulate discussions focused on themes, symbols, recurrent motifs, and Frances…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
ACTIVITIES
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
ACTIVITIES
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, will capture your middle and intermediate…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Charlotte's Web Quiz
Use this quiz as a way of assessing students' reading comprehension skills on the story Charlotte's Web. This…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingFiction -
BOOK GUIDES
My Side of the Mountain
Discussion and activity guide for the harrowing survival story Use this printable when teaching the book My Side of the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLife Skills -
LESSON PLANS
Letter to My Favorite Author
After reading a realistic fiction story, the student will write a letter to the author. Use this activity to celebrate…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLetter-Writing Lessons & Tips -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Wright Brothers: Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical fiction and comprehension questions about the…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionHistorical Fiction -
WORKSHEETS
The Golden Bull Discussion Guide
Encourage critical thinking and discussion about life in ancient Mesopotamia with the comprehension questions in this…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureAncient History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading for Teachers
This slideshow contains summer reading suggestions for teachers interested in reading for pleasure or professional…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionNonfiction Literature -
BOOK GUIDES
Savvy Discussion Guide
This printable literature guide to Savvy, a novel by Ingrid Law, includes pre-reading points, discussion questions, and…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureFantasy Fiction -
WORKSHEETS
The Tale of Despereaux Teacher's Guide
Deepen students' reading comprehension through the pre-reading questions, reading instruction, and connection activities…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
WORKSHEETS
The Misfits Teacher's Guide
After reading The Misfits, use the discussion questions in this guide to examine the events in the book and develop…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureNovels -
WORKSHEETS
Classroom Activities for The North Star
Supplement pupils' reading of The North Star, by Peter H. Reynolds, with fun classroom activities designed to encourage…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
'Ology Activity Sheets
This packet of worksheets includes fun activities about ancient Egypt, Greek mythology, dragons, pirates, monsters, and…Subjects:Ancient CivilizationsAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Boys of Wartime Common Core Activities
Connect history and literature with the Boys of Wartime novels by Laurie Calkhoven. Students will experience the Siege…Subjects:War StoriesU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American Revolution (1775-1781) -
BOOK GUIDES
The Book of Three Common Core Teacher's Guide
Take young readers on an enthralling adventure with one of the most widely read series in the history of fantasy. The…Subjects:Fantasy FictionAdventureFiction -
BOOK GUIDES
Reading Guide for The Underneath
Deepen students understanding of The Underneath, a National Book Award finalist, with the resources in this literature…Subjects:LiteratureAnimals (Zoology)Reading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Classroom Guide to the Ranger's Apprentice Series
Further student's enjoyment of books 1-10 in the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan with discussion questions,…Subjects:Middle AgesEuropean HistoryWorld History -
WORKSHEETS
Six Magical Activities for The Magician's Elephant
Get children excited about the impossible with this magician's tool kit for The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo.…Subjects:Fantasy FictionChildren's BookFiction -
WORKSHEETS
Timmy Failure Activity Kit
Use these printable activity sheets with the Timmy Failure series to encourage critical and creative thinking. Your…Subjects:Detective and MysteriesChildren's BookFiction