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Book Spot's Book Discussion Center
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...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Teaching Reading 3 5: Fostering Book Discussions
This video lesson is part of a year-long unit on immigration. It begins with an introduction to My Name Is Maria Isabel by Alma Flor Ada; the students begin to discuss books they have read about immigrants and how that relates to their...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Thoughtful Threads: Sparking Rich Online Discussions
Today's learners love chatting online with friends. This lesson plan combines that love with literature. Students form literature circles and have meaningful online discussions about a literary work.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Shiloh Discussion Questions
Come and check out this informative resource featuring discussion questions, a description of the book, a vocabulary builder, and an extension activity for the book "Shiloh."
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Book Discussion Guide: A Series of Unfortunate Events [Pdf]
Here, you'll find background, related reading suggestions and discussion questions undoubtedly written by the inimitable Lemony Snicket himself.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Popular Culture: Book Clubs
This lesson focuses on the benefits of joining a book club to discuss and connect with books and the benefits of reading for pleasure. It provides a "How to Start Your Own Book Club" presentation and provides links to a decription of...
Curated OER
A Wrinkle in Time: Discussion and Activity Guide
This resource for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleinse L'Engle provides opportunities for classroom discussions and several activities.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
This historical fiction book, winner of a 2006 Newbery Honor for children's books, is perfect for girls graduating from the Little House on the Prairie series. Author Kirby Larson based this tale on her own great-grandmother's...
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Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Sold by Patricia Mc Cormick
Thirteen-year old Lakshmi thinks she is leaving her poor rural family to go to the city to become a maid. Little does she know her family has sold her into prostitution, and the price for her freedom may be too high. This National Book...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel
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...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Literature Circles With Primary Students, Self Selected Reading
Students respond to self-selected books in journals and talk about their books daily in small groups. The teacher guides students by offering suggestions and writing with them in dialogue journals.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Sandry's Book
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Sandry's Book" by Tamora Pierce. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Tris's Book
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Tris's Book" by Tamora Pierce. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Other
Literature Circles: Lesson Plans and More
What are the major roles in literature circles? Check out this site to learn more about the individual roles needed to form a literature circle. Includes links to various reading handouts and lessons.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Book of Time
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Book of Time" by Guillaume Prevost. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Daja's Book (Circle of Magic #3)
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Daja's Book" by Tamora Pierce. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Singer of All Songs: Book One in the Chanters
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Singer of All Songs" by Kate Constable. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Circle of Magic
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Circle of Magic" by Tamora Pierce. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Harry Potter Series
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Harry Potter Series" by J. K. Rowling. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide to the Novels of Pam Munoz Ryan
This lesson plan site shares discussion guides for three books written by Pam Munoz Ryan. The discussion guides may be used with Esperanza Rising, Riding Freedom, and Becoming Naomi Leon.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Agatha Christie Book & Film Club
Produced for librarians, the Masterpiece Agatha Christie Book & Film Club provides everything you need for exciting and engaging library programs.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Talking About Books to Improve Comprehension
This lesson is a conversation-starter! In this lesson, students learn about striking up deep-thought conversations and staying on topic in the form of a book talk.
Scholastic
Scholastic Discussion Guides: Dear America
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Dragon Rider Literature Discussion
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart allows a facilitator to host a discussion session about the book Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke.