8th Grade Nonfiction Literature Book Guides

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Common Core Teacher's Guide

Study World War II through the true story of young war heroes—led by a fifteen-year-old boy—who helped spark a…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

World War II (1939-1945)

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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…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Homesick: My Own Story

Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.

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Literature

Literary Biographies

Immigration

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BOOK GUIDES

Teacher's Guide for Bomb: The Race to Build—And Steal—The World's Most Dangerous Weapon

Newbery Honor book Bomb: The Race to Build – And Steal – The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin is an…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Castles &amp Forts Teacher's Guide

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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Castles & Forts Teacher's Guide

Spark students' imagination as they learn about the architecture of the Middle Ages. The cross-curricular activities in…

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Library Resources

Nonfiction Literature

Middle Ages

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Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 Teacher's Guide

These text-based activities for Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 by Phillip Hoose align with the…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Environmental Science

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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice Curriculum Guide

Learn about the unsung civil rights hero Claudette Colvin. These book discussion questions and service learning projects…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Equality Struggles

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MAPS

Journeys in Time and Places in Time: A Teacher's Guide

Help your students get hooked on history through map activities and story-telling ideas that will make past events come…

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Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

Map

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A Teacher's Guide for Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth

The six lessons in this literature guide for Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Theodore Roosevelt Teacher's Guide

Examine the life of a Nobel Peace Prize recipient with the resources in this printable teacher's guide for Theodore…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

American History/U.S. History

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A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…

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Literature

Poetry

Nonfiction Literature

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A Voice of Her Own: Becoming Emily Dickinson Teaching Guide

Make the most of A Voice of Her Own: Becoming Emily Dickinson with the discussion questions, extension activities, and…

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Literature

Literary Biographies

Reading and Literature

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Fairest and Writing Magic Teacher's Guide

This teacher's guide includes resources for two of Gail Carson Levine's books: discussion questions for Fairest and…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

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Red Scarf Girl Teacher's Guide

Study a difficult time in Chinese history with this teacher's guide to Ji-li Jiang's Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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The Port Chicago 50 Teacher's Guide

Teach students about the worst homefront disaster in World War II through a captivating true story. This teacher's guide…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Equality Struggles

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The Bat Scientists Common Core Discussion & Activity Guide

Bats are the second largest order of mammals, and they play a critical role in the ecosystem. The Bat Scientists…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Sea Turtle Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

Journey through history to learn how sea turtles came to be endangered, and what scientists like Dr. Kimberly Stewart…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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The Elephant Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

The Elephant Scientist traces scientist Caitlin O'Connell's careful research process that led to a ground-breaking…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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The Snake Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

The outstanding writing and photographs in The Snake Scientist will capture students' attention as they learn about…

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Literature

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The Tapir Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

The tapir is South America's largest mammal and one of world's least understood animals. The Tapir Scientist takes…

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Literature

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Once a Wolf Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

The Scientists in the Field: Once a Wolf discussion & activity guide, with Common Core connections, reviews Stephen…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Animals (Zoology)

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Project Seahorse Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

Scientists in the Field: Project Seahorse, by Pamela S. Turner, focuses on seahorses and how their environment and…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Science

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