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Read Works: Bridge to Terabithia 5th Grade Unit

For Teachers 5th Standards

A Grade 5 literature study unit for the novel "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson. The concepts covered include cause and effect, character, genre, plot, predicting, and theme.

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Teacher2b.com: To Kill a Mockingbird

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Check out this sample test for the book "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Teachers can pick and choose the questions that will fit with their students learning styles.

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Literature Unit: "A Day No Pigs Would Die"

For Students 6th - 8th

This site features questions for each of the chapters in Robert Newton Peck's "A Day No Pigs Would Die."

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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'If I Had Just Two Wings' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

"If I Had Just Two Wings", an historical novel by Virginia Frances Schwartz, follows the journey of some slaves as they flee to Canada along the Underground Railroad. This teacher's guide includes detailed chapter summaries and project...

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Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Perilous Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

"The Perilous Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1793 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of two brothers into adulthood. This teacher's guide has a book summary, chapter discussion guides...

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Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Hungry Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

"The Hungry Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1787 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of a Loyalist pioneer family that has fled into Canada. This teacher's guide has a book summary,...

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Appalachian State University: Literature Circle: Revolutionary War: Sarah Bishop

For Students 4th - 6th

This lesson plan and related resources are for the book Sarah Bishop by Scott O'Dell, an upper 5th-grade reading level novel about a girl's conflict with the beginnings of the Revolutionary War.

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Holton Middle School: A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Peck

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Great for teachers! A novel study of A Day No Pigs Would Die. Contains author information, historical information, assignments, vocabulary and extra credit assignments.

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Holton School District: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

For Students 9th - 10th

Very detailed background and author information, along with questions for each chapter of this novel about life in the segregated society of Mississippi.

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Glencoe: "Walk Two Moons" Study Guide

For Students 4th - 7th

Download the 40 page study guide for "Walk Two Moons" at this site. Share with your class this intricately plotted and wryly narrated novel with its subtle and moving portrayal of grief. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

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Read Write Think: Press Conference for Bud, Not Buddy

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Contains plans for four lessons that ask students to analyze the characters in Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis in order to prepare for a press conference. In addition to objectives and standards, these instructional plans...

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Read Write Think: Book Report Alternative Comic Strips and Cartoon Squares

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Contains plans for two lessons that provide an alternative to the traditional book report: using comic strips and cartoon squares to respond to a written text. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains...

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International Reading Association

Reading Online: Electronic Classroom: A Web Quest for Because of Winn Dixie

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

This site includes an excellent WebQuest related to Kate DiCamillo's book, Because of Winn-Dixie. Vocabulary exercises, story frames, story pyramids, social studies, and science links are part of this WebQuest for students. As this is an...

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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sharon Creech

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

For teachers using the works of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech, this site provides lesson plans and learning activities for Walk Two Moons, Chasing Redbird, and Bloomability.

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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.

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Orca Book Publishers: 'In a Flash' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In a Flash by Canadian author Eric Walters is about a boy who plans flash mob events where a large group of teens do something outrageous. The girl he wants to impress thinks these are not smart and he sets out to change her mind. This...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Hypnotized' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In Hypnotized by Canadian author Don Trembath, a sibling rivalry prompts Rufus to have his sister Alexa hypnotized by his friend. Her subsequent behavior causes both boys to feel confused about their feelings towards her. This teacher's...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Horse Power' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

in Horse Power by Canadian author Ann Walsh, Callie Powers again has to go along with her mother as she takes part in a protest to save a country school. Callie has to help her cousin Del persuade her parents not to sell a horse she...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Flower Power' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

in Flower Power by Canadian author Ann Walsh, there is a protest to save a tree. Callie Powers is appalled that her mother has chained herself to the tree and at all the media attention this garnishes. This teacher's guide includes a...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Finding Elmo' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In 'Finding Elmo' by Canadian author Monique Polak, fifteen-year-old Tim tries to find a much-loved parrot stolen from his father's pet business. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Dog Walker' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In Dog Walker by Canadian author Karen Spafford-Fitz, Turk starts a dog walking business to make money and so his friends can meet girls. But then he must decide how to deal with a local bully who wants to be part of it. This teacher's...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Daredevil Club' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In Daredevil Club by Canadian author Pam Withers, a group of boys dares each other to complete challenges in order to remain members of their club. One boy takes risks he should not. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Crossbow' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In Crossbow by Canadian Author Dayle Campbell Gaetz, fourteen-year-old Matt sets out to live as a hermit in a cabin and encounters a stranger who has moved in. At first, they are friends but Matt realizes the stranger is hiding dangerous...

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Orca Book Publishers: 'Manga Touch' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In 'Manga Touch' by Canadian author Jacqueline Pearce, Dana tries to fit in at her school and with Japanese learners she meets on a school trip to Japan. She feels excluded from the 'in' group of school peers. This teacher's guide...

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