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Banned or Challenged Books, Grades 5–8

This gallery of middle school literature features banned or challenged books. Each slide also features a related…

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The Chronicles of Narnia Classroom Activity Guide

Help students explore themes, analyse structure, and recognise literary devices in The Chronicles of Narnia with this…

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Fantasy Fiction

Reading and Literature

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Life Skills

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Ancient History

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The Hobbit Teacher's Guide

Examine the use of verse in Tolkien's The Hobbit through riddles and rhymes. This printable teacher's guide will help…

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Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Language Arts and Writing

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Fahrenheit 451 Teacher's Guide

Deepen students' understanding of Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 with these pre-reading resources and…

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Fantasy Fiction

Reading and Literature

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The Lord of the Rings Reader's Guide

Extend students' enjoyment and understanding of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings by using the discussion questions in…

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Fantasy Fiction

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

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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…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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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,…

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Middle Ages

European History

World History

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A Teaching Guide to Terry Pratchett

Spark discussion about A Hat Full of Sky, The Wee Free Men, and The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents with the…

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Reading and Literature

Science Fiction

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Peak Teacher's Pack

Designed for reading the novel aloud or in small cooperative groups, this teachers pack includes a six-week unit for…

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Adventure

Fiction

Literature

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Sign of the Beaver

Sign of the Beaver, written by Elizabeth George, is a timeless story about a boy in eighteenth-century Maine helped to…

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Fiction

Native-American History (American Indians)

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Novels by Sharon Creech: Using Literature Circles

Use Literature Circles to promote small group discussion in your classroom. This teacher's guide illustrates how to set…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

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The Magician's Elephant Discussion Guide

Ask pupils these questions to guide classroom discussion about The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo.

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Fantasy Fiction

Children's Book

Reading Comprehension

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Unwind Reading Group Guide

Use the materials in this literature guide to supplement Unwind, a book about a futuristic world in which parents are…

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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The Chronicles of Narnia Reading Guide

Spark debate about symbolism, good versus evil, relationships, and more with these discussion questions for The…

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Fantasy Fiction

Reading Comprehension

Language Arts and Writing

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Readers Companion for Saint Louis Armstrong Beach

This printable reader's companion for Saint Louis Armstrong Beach–the gripping story of a boy, a dog, and the hurricane…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Hurricane

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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…

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Literature

Historical Fiction

Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011

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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…

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Historical Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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The Magician's Elephant Teachers' Guide

Use the discussion questions in this guide to engage pupils in a conversation about Kate DiCamillo's The Magician's…

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Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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Peak Student Pack

Take students on an adventure with these activities for Peak by Roland Smith. Students will research Mt. Everest, study…

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Shadow of a Bull

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

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Literature

Folk Tales

Reading and Literature

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A Guide to Teaching The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, and The King of Attolia

This teacher's guide to The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, and The King of Attolia includes a synthesis of the trilogy,…

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Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

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Discussion Guide to Dork Diaries #2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl

How do your students relate to Nikki and her friends from Dork Diaries #2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl? Use…

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Reading Instruction

Literature

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