7th Grade Social Studies and History Book Guides
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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Team Moon Teacher's Guide
Enrich your science, history, or English curriculum with the resources in this teacher's guide for Team Moon, the story…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Seedfolks Teacher's Guide
Examine the themes and characters in Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks, a series of first-person vignettes…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryHolocaust -
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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 -
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities
Explore extension lessons and activities related to Island of the Blue Dolphins, the classic children's novel. Use this…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryCultural Groups -
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Extra Credit Reading Group Guide
This reading guide for Extra Credit, a story of two characters who cross a huge cultural divide and a minefield of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReading and Literature -
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Amelia to Zora Teacher Guide
Deepen students' understanding of the stories in Amelia to Zora, about 26 women who changed the world, from Amelia…Subjects:LiteratureTwentieth CenturySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Enhance understanding and diversity awareness with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Hispanic heritage…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityMulticulturalism -
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The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn is an award-nominated mystery that takes place in 18th-century Japan. These ideas and…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionEarthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011 -
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At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui Discussion & Activity Guide
The remarkably preserved body of Lady Dai of Mawangdui provides many clues about daily life in ancient China. Use this…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide
Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
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On the Far Side of the Mountain
Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.Subjects:LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingGeography -
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Shadow of a Bull
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesReading and Literature -
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Reading Guide for Chains
Extend students' learning with discussion topics for Chains, a National Book Award finalist. The questions in this…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureHistorical Fiction -
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A Long Walk to Water Discussion Guide
A Long Walk to Water, a short novel of historical fiction by Linda Sue Park, is based on a true story of Salva Dut—one…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHistorical FictionSocial Studies and History -
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Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide
Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the…Subjects:U.S. PresidentsAward and Prize WinnersWorld Politics -
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Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Asian-American history for all reading…Subjects:Asian HistoryCulture and DiversityWorld History -
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Double Dutch Teacher's Guide
Enrich students' reading experience with the discussion questions, writing prompts, research topics, and drama…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureNovels -
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Official Playbook to the Books of Mike Lupica
Teach children about teamwork, heroes, and friendship through discussion questions and activity suggestions for the…Subjects:SportsChildren's BookFiction