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McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "The Pigman" Study Guide [Pdf]
This study guide for Paul Zindel's "The Pigman" provides pre-reading material (author biography, novel setting, vocabulary lists), brainstorming activities, writing prompts, and questions for comparing "The Pigman" to other pieces of...
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Teach 21: "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel (Unit Plan)
This seven-lesson unit on "The Pigman" covers all the essential elements of the novel, putting special emphasis on motivating young scholars to apply high-order information literacy and reasoning skills. Includes useful handouts that...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: A Guide to "The Pigman"
Four pages of plot summary, classroom considerations, post-reading activity suggestions and other resources.
Scholastic
Scholastic Authors & Books: Paul Zindel's Biography
Scholastic's biography of Paul Zindel contains the author's memories of his early life, career choices, and reasons for writing: "I have to tell stories because that's the way the wiring went in."
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Gadget" Teacher Guide
"The Gadget" teacher guide features brief synopsis and list of themes as well as ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
Other
Charlotte Zolotow: Paul Zindel Becomes an Author
Editor Charlotte Zolotow's large site offers this page about Paul Zindel, how they met, and how she influenced his creative life. Especially interesting is Zindel's description of all she brought to his life and craft as a writer.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Pigman
The Pigman was one of the first young adult fiction books to gain wide recognition. This site explores in detail important highlights from the novel including themes and characters.