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Curated OER

THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars read and comprehend the views presented in the article they are given concerning the banning of HUCKLEBERRY FINN and demonstrate their understanding by creating a slogan based on the view of the author in the article.
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Curated OER

The Thinking Approach to Reading

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discover to how to tell what a passage is saying and different types of reading. They relate the situations to real life situations.
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Curated OER

Technical Writing / Siddhartha

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders are introduced to and produce several types of technical writing. They watch a crime video and write a police report, explore websites and draft summary sentences, write a personal vision quest based on "Siddhartha" and...
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Curated OER

Choosing Sides

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine the alliances in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. In this drama lesson, students read the play and act out the conflict and controversy among Brutus, Caesar, Cassius, and Marc Antony.
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Curated OER

Personal Learning Profile

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the life of Ghandi in order to find out how they learn. The choice of Ghandi was made because many students are not familar with him. Then student engage in different modalities of learning and take learning style...
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Curated OER

Biotechnology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars introduced to the genre of science fiction and the theme of biotechnology within that genre.
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Other

Book Spot's Book Discussion Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the Guides for Selected Titles to find a wealth of information on a variety of titles for adults and teens. Each entry, though they come from different sources, includes book discussion questions and some background about...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "My Antonia" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Before delving into "My Antonia," check out a biography of author Willa Cather, an introduction to the novel, and pre-reading activities and discussion questions. While reading, participate in "Active Reading" diagramming and answer...
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Other

Study Questions for "West With the Night"

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page contains a set of study questions for Beryl Markham's novel "West with the Night."
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "To Kill a Mockingbird" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for students reading "To Kill a Mockingbird," complete with pre-reading material (author biography, introductory article, novel background, and vocabulary words), as well as brainstorming activities and thought-provoking...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "Jane Eyre" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for students reading Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre," complete with pre-reading material (author biography, introductory article, novel background, and vocabulary words), as well as brainstorming activities and...
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
To Dance is a graphical memoir of Siena Cherson Siegel, a young girl growing up in Puerto Rico who eventually came to New York to study with the School of American Ballet. It captures the passion of the artist, as well as the discipline...
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Arguably Mark Twain's most famous novel - indeed, one of the greatest works of American literature - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn brings together two people from the lower rungs of society, an ill-educated boy escaping an abusive...
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Now You See Her by Jacquelyn Mitchard

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Hope Shay's life is about acting. Her parents have supported and promoted her talents since she was a little girl. From community theater, dinner theater, and commercials to auditions around the country and finally a place at a...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Never Mind! A Twin Novel

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Never Mind! A Twin Novel" by Rachel Vail. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Novels of Pam Munoz Ryan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Novels of Pam Munoz Ryan" by Pam Munoz Ryan. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Novels of Kevin Brooks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Novels of Kevin Brooks" by Kevin Brooks. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature: The Chosen Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Refer to this twenty-two page study guide for information on author Chaim Potok and his novel, "The Chosen." Includes detailed background information on Judaism and the novel's setting, as well as activities, discussion questions, and...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Island of the Blue Dolphins Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
This study guide contains themes, vocabulary and discussion questions for Scott O'Dell's Newbury award-winning novel, "Island of the Blue Dolphins." The book, which is based on a true story, addresses the themes of trust and forgiveness....
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Using Graphic Novels With Children and Teens

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Using Graphic Novels with Children and Teens: A Guide for Teachers and Librarians" by Jeff Smith. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Othello, a Novel

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Othello, a Novel" by Julius Lester. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Distant Waves: A Novel of the Titanic Booktalk

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Distant Waves: A Novel of the Titanic" by Suzanne Weyn. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "Ethan Frome" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This study guide for Edith Wharton's "Ethan Frome" provides pre-reading material (author biography, novel setting, vocabulary lists), brainstorming activities, and writing prompts. Students who have completed reading the novel can...
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Other

Paul Yee: 'Breakaway' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his novel "Breakaway" provides a summary of the novel, discussion questions and classroom activities. The novel explores issues faced by Chinese Canadian immigrants as they deal with racism...