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Fantasy Reading Guide for Wolf Brother, Magyk and The Wizard Test

Supplement a unit on fantasy fiction with the resources in this reading guide to Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1: Wolf…

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Fantasy Fiction

Reading Comprehension

Fiction

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Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik Reading Guide

This reading guide to the third book in the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage includes discussion questions and…

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Fantasy Fiction

Reading Comprehension

Language Arts and Writing

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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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Close to Famous Discussion Guide

Guide students in a discussion about the themes and characters in Close to Famous by Joan Bauer. This printable includes…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Novels

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Discussion Guide to Dork Diaries #1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

Enrich your students' reading experience with discussion questions and activities for Dork Diaries #1: Tales from a…

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Fiction

Reading Instruction

Language Arts and Writing

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Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze Discussion Guide

This printable guide includes discussion questions and activities for Alan Silberberg's Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain…

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Comics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated Novels

Fiction

Literature

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Zebrafish Discussion Guide

Engage students in conversations about illness, activism, community, and friendship with these discussion questions and…

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Comics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated Novels

Fiction

Literature

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Forge Discussion Guide

This reading guide for Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson includes a pre-reading activity about the French and Indian War,…

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Historical Fiction

American History/U.S. History

American Revolution (1775-1781)

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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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The Secret Hum of a Daisy Common Core Educator's Guide

Read and analyze The Secret Hum of a Daisy by Tracy Holczer over a 4-week course of study with your middle grade…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Novels

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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 Returning Discussion Guide

Study the aftermath of war in an unknown time and place with this discussion guide for The Returning by Christine…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Novels

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Virals and Seizure Discussion Guide

Get students excited about science through literature. This guide to Virals and Seizure by forensic anthropoligist Kathy…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Science

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The Port Chicago 50 Teacher's Guide

Teach students about the worst homefront disaster in World War II through a captivating true story. This teacher's guide…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Equality Struggles

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Kennedy's Last Days Teacher's Guide

The reading, writing, and research activities in this teacher's guide for Kennedy's Last Days: The Assassination That…

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Reading and Literature

Informational Texts

U.S. Presidents

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Teacher's Guide for Boundaries: How the Mason-Dixon Line Settled a Family Feud & Divided a Nation

Teach students about the origins and history of the Mason-Dixon line through the nonfiction text Boundaries. The…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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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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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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Same Sun Here Discussion Guide

Same Sun Here is a story told through letters between unlikely kindred spirits—an Indian girl who has emigrated to New…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Immigration

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Ice Dogs Common Core Discussion Questions & Activities

Learn about winter survival in the Alaskan wilderness through a great dogsled story. This guide to Ice Dogs by Terry…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Life Skills

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Is It Night or Day? Common Core Teacher's Guide

Based on true events, Is It Night or Day? is a novel about one girl's escape from Hitler's Germany and her struggle to…

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Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Holocaust

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