Book Guides Resources
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BOOK GUIDES
Journey to the Center of the Earth
The focus of this guide on Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth is…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
ACTIVITIES
Stellaluna
Stellaluna is a baby bat who is separated from her mother at a young age. This…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionAnimals (Zoology) -
BOOK GUIDES
Charlotte's Web Extension Activities
Charlotte's Web has been loved by generations of children! This is the tale of…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingChildren's Book -
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 -
BOOK GUIDES
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 -
WORKSHEETS
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
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Pedro's Journal Literature Guide
The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHistorical FictionDiscovery and Exploration -
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1984
George Orwell's thought-provoking novel 1984 covers the themes of…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScience FictionBanned Books and Censorship -
GAMES AND APPS
Mad Libs® Teacher Guides (Gr. 1-6)
Learn how you can use Mad Libs© in your classroom to teach reading and language…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWritingCreative Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Eruption! Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives Common Core Discussion & Activity Guide
Science meets adventure in Eruption! Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionNatural Disasters -
BOOK GUIDES
A Pocket for Corduroy by Don Freeman
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's…Subjects:Reading InstructionFamiliesLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
Of Mice and Men
A complete guide to the classic Steinbeck novella This teaching guide for…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Animal Farm Literature Guide
Although Animal Farm is an allegory of the 1917 Russian Revolution, the story is…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key Discussion Guide
Spark discussion about Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key and about Attention Deficit… -
LESSON PLANS
The Jolly Postman
Enrichment activities and internet resources to enhance teaching The Jolly…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
Selected Horror Stories of Stephen King
Use supplemental materials for Stephen King's short stories that are appropriate…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
Hello, Universe Book Discussion Guide
These discussion questions for the Newbery Medal-winning "Hello, Universe" from…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureBullying -
ACTIVITIES
The Story of Ferdinand Activities
Students will love reading The Story of Ferdinand, the tale of a bull who…Subjects:Fantasy FictionFictionLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
Cover the topic of sibling rivalry with this book for younger readers, My Rotten…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionFamilies -
ACTIVITIES
Little Cloud by Eric Carle
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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This Is Not My Hat Teaching Guide
This guide consists of discussion questions and classroom extension activities…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
ACTIVITIES
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) -
WORKSHEETS
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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Twelfth Night Curriculum Guide
Help students experience Illyria with performance-based teaching strategies for…Subjects:ShakespeareDrama and Performing ArtsAuthors