Fiction Book Guides Resources
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The Chronicles of Narnia Classroom Activity Guide
Help students explore themes, analyse structure, and recognise literary devices…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionReading and Literature -
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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
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Frankenstein Teacher's Guide
Plan a comprehensive unit on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with the instructional…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureBanned Books and Censorship -
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Banned or Challenged Books, Grades 5–8
This gallery of middle school literature features banned or challenged books.…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureFiction -
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The Scarlet Letter
Use a teaching guide that includes a synopsis of the plot of The Scarlet Letter,…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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The Story of Ferdinand Activities
Students will love reading The Story of Ferdinand, the tale of a bull who…Subjects:Fantasy FictionFictionLiterature -
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
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The Chronicles of Narnia Reading Guide
Spark debate about symbolism, good versus evil, relationships, and more with…Subjects:Fantasy FictionReading ComprehensionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Heart of Darkness Discussion Guide
Joseph Conrad's classic novel of social criticism, Heart of Darkness, focuses on…Subjects:Banned Books and CensorshipLiteratureReading and Literature -
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A Season of Gifts Discussion Guide
After reading A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck, use the discussion questions in…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Reading Guide for Chains
Extend students' learning with discussion topics for Chains, a National Book…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureHistorical Fiction -
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The Fountainhead
Use a teaching guide that includes character analysis, an overview of the novel,…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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How to Eat Fried Worms
Activities, tests, and websites that will help you teach How to Eat Fried Worms.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry,…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Crank Reading Guide
Raise drug awareness with the activities in this teacher's guide for Crank, the…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities
In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
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Unwind Reading Group Guide
Use the materials in this literature guide to supplement Unwind, a book about a…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Candide
Use this teacher's guide on Candide, a farcical, humorous, and far-fetched…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel Discussion Guide
The questions and activities in this literature guide will help your class…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
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A Series of Unfortunate Events Classroom Activity Kit
Extend pupils' enjoyment of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events with…Subjects:Children's BookFantasy FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Lemonade War Teacher's Guide
Encourage the development of students' entrepreneurial skills with the economics…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Tale of Despereaux Teacher's Guide
Deepen students' reading comprehension through the pre-reading questions,…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Teacher's Guide
Enhance students' understanding of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with the…Subjects:LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Elections