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Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "The Pigman" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic Authors & Books: Paul Zindel's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: The Pigman

For Students 9th - 10th
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.