From Norvelt to Nowhere Teacher's Guide

From Norvelt to Nowhere Teacher's Guide
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From Norvelt to Nowhere is the sequel to the Newbury Medal-winning novel Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos. Set in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, this comedy is filled with history and mystery. Use the pre-reading activity, group discussion questions, and curriculum connections in this printable teacher's guide to address Common Core ELA Standards.

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