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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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: 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: 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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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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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: 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: 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: 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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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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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...

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Paul Yee: 'The Bone Collector's Boy' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th

This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his novel "The Bone Collector's Boy" provides a summary of the novel, discussion questions and classroom activities. The novel explores some tough issues faced by Chinese Canadian immigrants...

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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Walk Two Moons

For Students 3rd - 8th

Discussion question, a lesson plan, and links to related resources for teaching students reading "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech.

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Glencoe Literature Library: "A Separate Peace" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Explore the novel "A Separate Peace," by John Knowles, with the help of this study guide, useful for all stages of the reading process. Complete with pre-reading material, including author biography, novel introduction, discussion...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "High Elk's Treasure" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

Explore the novel "High Elk's Treasure," by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, with the help of this study guide, useful for all stages of the reading process. Complete with pre-reading material, including author biography, novel introduction,...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "The Yearling" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

Before delving into "The Yearling," check out a biography of author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, an introduction to the novel, and pre-reading activities and discussion questions. While reading, participate in "Active Reading" diagramming...

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Scholastic Discussion Guides: Dear America

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

Good for classrooms and book groups, this site offers background, summary, discussion topics and questions, as well as activities. There's also an interview with the author.

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Pride and Prejudice" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Explore Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" with the help of pre-reading questions, vocabulary, brainstorming activities, and writing prompts that ask you to think about plot, character, and theme, and to make connections to other pieces...

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