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Maniac Magee Literature Guide

This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…

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African-American History

Equality Struggles

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A Tale of Two Cities

This teaching guide includes a brief overview of A Tale of Two Cities followed by teaching ideas to be used before,…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Social Studies and History

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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 Taming of the Shrew

Because The Taming of the Shrew deals with relationships between several different "courting" couples, it can capture…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Drama

Shakespeare

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Seedfolks Teacher's Guide

Examine the themes and characters in Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks, a series of first-person vignettes…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Holocaust

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Cultural Groups

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Cyber Bullying: A Guide for Teachers

Use this teacher's guide along with Unfriended by Rachel Vail to discuss cyber bullying. The modern-day tale for young…

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Reading and Literature

Bullying

Internet Safety

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A Monster Calls Book Discussion and Reading Guide

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A Monster Calls Discussion Guide

Use these discussion questions with your students or book group. A Monster Calls is an incredibly moving story about…

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Reading and Literature

Novels

Illness and Diseases

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Pygmalion Teacher's Guide

Utilize the resources in this teacher's guide to explore the historic, cultural, and linguistic significance of…

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Literary Drama

Social Studies and History

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Reading Guide for The Underneath

Deepen students understanding of The Underneath, a National Book Award finalist, with the resources in this literature…

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Literature

Animals (Zoology)

Reading and Literature

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Tess of the D'Urbervilles Literature Guide

Tess of the D'Urbervilles is a gripping tragic romance, as well as an elegiac portrait of a pastoral way of life already…

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Banned Books and Censorship

Feelings

Literature

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Discussion Guide to Bystander

Lead a serious classroom discussion about bullying, cyber-bullying, and "the bystander effect" with the discussion…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Bullying

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Silas Marner

Enhance reading comprehension with a with a guide that contains an overview, discussion questions, follow-up activities…

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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If I Stay and Where She Went Discussion Guide

Get students thinking about the power of love, the meaning of family, and the choices we make with the pre- and…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Families

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Educator's Guide to the World of Patricia Polacco

Patricia Polacco is a beloved, highly acclaimed author and illustrator of numerous books for children. Use this guide to…

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Literature

Bullying

Reading and Literature

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Shooter Reading Guide

This reading guide includes discussion questions for Shooter, a novel by Walter Dean Myers about a school shooting.

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Social Issues

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Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear Reading Guide

This reading guide includes questions for class discussion and extension activities for Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Tess's Tree Literature Guide

Read the sweet story of Tess's Tree, written by Jess M. Brallier and illustrated by award-winning artist Peter H.…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Social and Emotional Development

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Poptropica Teaching Guide: Mythology Island

This guide to Mythology Island will help kids discover Greek mythology as they explore Mount Olympus with Apollo,…

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Reading and Literature

Ancient History

Ancient Civilizations

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Discussion Guide for Emma-Jean Books by Lauren Tarshis

Use the questions in this teacher's guide to discuss character development and social issues in Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Social Issues

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A Guide to Teaching Terry Trueman's Cruise Control, Inside Out, and Stuck in Neutral

Compare the works of Terry Trueman with this teacher's guide to Cruise Control, Inside Out, and Stuck in Neutral. This…

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Reading and Literature

Novels

Language Arts and Writing

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Strays Discussion Guide

Encourage critical thinking with discussion points for before, during, and after reading Strays, a novel by Ron Koertge.…

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Novels

Reading Comprehension

Fiction

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Dork in Disguise, Dork on the Run, and Midsummer Night's Dork Teaching Guide

Use the discussion questions, curriculum connections, and thematic connections in this literature guide to supplement…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Social Issues

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After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings, and Flew Away Reading Guide

Explore the characters, events, and themes in Joyce Carol Oates's After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings,…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Novels

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