8th Grade Social Studies and History Book Guides

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading 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 Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

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 Literature

Social Studies and History

Holocaust

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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:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Ancient History

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Extension Activities for Island of the Blue Dolphins

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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 Literature

Social Studies and History

Cultural Groups

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BOOK GUIDES

The Red Badge of Courage

The 1895 book The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane tells the story of a young farm boy who becomes a Union soldier…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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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:

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,…

Subjects:

Middle Ages

European History

World 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 History

Culture and Diversity

Multiculturalism

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BOOK GUIDES

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:

Literature

Historical Fiction

Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011

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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 Diversity

Social Studies and History

Multiculturalism

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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:

Literature

Historical Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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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 Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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REFERENCE

Homesick: My Own Story

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

Subjects:

Literature

Literary Biographies

Immigration

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ACTIVITIES

Shadow of a Bull

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

Subjects:

Literature

Folk Tales

Reading and Literature

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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 History

Culture and Diversity

World 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:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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A Long Walk to Water YA Novel Discussion Guide

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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 Literature

Historical Fiction

Social 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. Presidents

Award and Prize Winners

World Politics

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BOOK GUIDES

A Year Down Yonder Discussion Questions

Use these discussion questions to check your students' comprehension of A Year Down Yonder.

Subjects:

U.S. States

United States of America (USA)

American History/U.S. History

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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Mummies Teacher's Guide

Examine the history and methods of mummification during ancient times with the science, art, and language arts…

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Ancient Egypt

Social Studies and History

Reading and Literature

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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…

Subjects:

Library Resources

Nonfiction Literature

Middle Ages

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A Teacher's Guide to Discussing the Holocaust

Enhance understanding of the Holocaust with a teaching guide that offers resources for discussing the horrific event. …

Subjects:

Holocaust

Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

World History

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The Rules of Survival Teacher's Guide

After reading The Rules of Survival with your students, use the resources in this literature guide to discuss the…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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