8th Grade Reading Instruction (page 3)

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Historical Fiction

American History/U.S. History

American Revolution (1775-1781)

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BOOK GUIDES

Mercury Reading Guide

This printable reading guide to Hope Larson's Mercury is full of great teaching tools, including discussion questions,…

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Comics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated Novels

Fiction

Literature

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Heaven Teacher's Guide

Use the discussion questions in this teacher's guide for Heaven to explore the meaning of family. Activities and project…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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Seek Teacher's Guide

Enhance students' reading experience with discussion topics that explore the characters, plot, and writing style of…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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The Sea of Trolls Teacher's Guide

The pre-reading activities in this guide will provide students with a basic knowledge of mythology and prepare them to…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

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Silent to the Bone Reader's Guide

After reading Silent to the Bone, use the discussion topics in this reader's guide to explore the book's characters and…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Detective and Mysteries

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When I Crossed No-Bob Reader's Guide

The questions in this printable reader's guide will help you and your class explore social issues in American history…

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Literature

Historical Fiction

American History/U.S. History

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Girlwood Teacher's Guide

The discussion questions in this teacher's guide will help you examine the characters, literary devices, and message of…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

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A Season of Gifts Discussion Guide

After reading A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck, use the discussion questions in this guide to continue a classroom…

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Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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After Discussion Guide

Use this guide in conjunction with After to break the silence about teen pregnancy and "dumpster babies." The questions…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Sex

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March Toward the Thunder Discussion Guide

This discussion guide for March Toward the Thunder by Joseph Bruchac includes discussion questions, research assignments…

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Historical Fiction

Fiction

Literature

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Golden Boy Discussion Guide

This printable discussion guide for Golden Boy by Tara Sullivan includes discussion questions, Common Core-aligned…

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Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

Equality Struggles

Culture and Diversity

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The Bat Scientists Common Core Discussion & Activity Guide

Bats are the second largest order of mammals, and they play a critical role in the ecosystem. The Bat Scientists…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Sea Turtle Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

Journey through history to learn how sea turtles came to be endangered, and what scientists like Dr. Kimberly Stewart…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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The Elephant Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

The Elephant Scientist traces scientist Caitlin O'Connell's careful research process that led to a ground-breaking…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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The Snake Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

The outstanding writing and photographs in The Snake Scientist will capture students' attention as they learn about…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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The Tapir Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections

The tapir is South America's largest mammal and one of world's least understood animals. The Tapir Scientist takes…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Tagged Discussion Guide

Print 45 discussion questions for your class or reading group to use with Tagged by Diane C. Mullen. These questions…

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Novels

Reading Instruction

Fiction

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A Teacher's Guide to The Line by Teri Hall

This teacher's guide to The Line, a compelling first novel by Teri Hall, includes pre-reading activities, chapter…

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Reading Instruction

Suspense

Language Arts and Writing

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Sirens Common Core Discussion & Activity Guide

This 34-page activity guide for Sirens by Janet Fox follows a 5 week course of study. Discussion questions, activities,…

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Reading Instruction

1920s

Suspense

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The Cadet of Tildor Teacher's Guide

This 32-page teacher's guide for The Cadet of Tildor by Alex Lidell includes reading comprehension questions, higher…

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Reading Instruction

Fantasy Fiction

Suspense

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 2: Runes, Riddles, and a Ring of Power

Discover the magic of language in Tolkien's work and deepen students' understanding of the text with the supplemental…

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Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Language Arts and Writing

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 5: "The Tides of Fate Are Flowing"

Explore the magical world of Tolkien with your class through the lesson planning resources in this teacher's guide for…

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Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Reading and Literature

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 6: Treebeard's Lament

Examine the price of progress in The Lord of the Rings, Book Three, with the lesson planning resources in this printable…

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Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Plants and Botany

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