Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry is the second book in a quartet that includes The Giver and deals with similar themes (a society that discards the weak). It contains Common Core connections and resources to use in your classroom.
Whether you're looking to share classic characters with young students or to explore literature in more depth with older readers, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has something for everyone. From Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel to Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, you'll find great resources for students of varying ages.
Featured High School Resources
LESSON PLANS
Romeo and Juliet Teaching Unit Kit
A complete teaching kit for a full or partial unit on Romeo and Juliet
Take your students on a thought-provoking, insig...
LESSON PLANS
Animal Farm Teaching Unit Kit
Everything you need to teach a full or partial unit on Animal Farm
Help your students dive into the modern relevance, m...
ACTIVITIES
National Poetry Month Themed Packet for High School
To celebrate Poetry Month, this resource shares 3 activities that will help high school students to engage with poetry i...
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Tagged Discussion Guide
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Encourage critical thinking with discussion points for before, during, and after reading Strays, a novel by Ron Koertge.