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Interactivity Foundation: Guidebook for Student Centered Classroom Discussions
This downloadable guide includes strategies and best practices for supporting student-centered classroom discussions.
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 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...
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.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Application: Teenage Brain: Prepare for a Class Discussion
Review the academic conversation reference guide, the conversation stems, the class discussion norms, and the discussion question.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Carol's Classroom: Speaking and Listening: Prepare for Discussions
This video lesson [4:11] focuses on clear communication and active listening, essential social-emotional skills, that help lay the foundation of positive learning environments. They can develop these skills and take responsibility for...
PBS
Pbs: Our Town by Thornton Wilder Teacher's Guide
Teacher's guide for the Masterpiece Theater film version of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town." Much of it can be used without the film, though. It includes a short biography of the author, a plot summary, a history of the play, class...
![Glencoe Literature Library: "My Antonia" Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan](https://content.lessonplanet.com/knovation/original/103586-5a6d998263e6897924d865004a6fb6a1.jpg?1661498472 "Glencoe Literature Library: \"My Antonia\" Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan")
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Glencoe Literature Library: "My Antonia" Study Guide [Pdf]
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...
![Glencoe Literature Library: "Jane Eyre" Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan](https://content.lessonplanet.com/knovation/original/103591-ec17c729183e8b970b29227decd707a6.jpg?1661498479 "Glencoe Literature Library: \"Jane Eyre\" Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan")
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Glencoe Literature Library: "Jane Eyre" Study Guide [Pdf]
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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Es Lnotes: English Learner Movie Guides
Detailed overviews of popular movies written especially for English language learners by an ESL instructor. Each guide includes a plot summary, descriptions of major characters, and an extensive glossary of words and expressions used in...
![Glencoe Literature Library: "To Kill a Mockingbird" Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan](https://content.lessonplanet.com/knovation/original/103572-4e3ff2e16c72cdc96e3f8b30a6cec58c.jpg?1661498421 "Glencoe Literature Library: \"To Kill a Mockingbird\" Study Guide [Pdf] Unit Plan")
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "To Kill a Mockingbird" Study Guide [Pdf]
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...
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...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Best Way to Play
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Best Way to Play" by Bill Cosby. 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: Money Troubles
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Money Troubles" by Bill Cosby. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: One Dark and Scary Night
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "One Dark and Scary Night" by Bill Cosby. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Danger Zone Discussion Group
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Danger Zone Discussion Group" by David Klass. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Getting Near to Baby
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Getting Near to Baby" by Audrey Couloumbis. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Great Snakes!
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Great Snakes!" by Fay Robinson. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Germs! Germs! Germs!
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Germs! Germs! Germs!" by Bobbi Katz. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Granny Torrelli Makes Soup
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Granny Torrelli Makes Soup" by Sharon Creech. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Hitler's Daughter
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Hitler's Daughter" by Jackie French. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Hiccups for Elephants
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Hiccups for Elephants" by James Preller. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.