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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Belle of Batoche Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 7th
This is a teacher's guide for the historical novel Belle of Batoche, written by Jacqueline Guest, which looks at the friendship between two girls during the 1885 Riel Rebellion. The guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Full Text of Prince Otto

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bibliomania website accesses the full text of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Prince Otto." It includes a note on the text and its place in Stevenson's ouevre.
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Other

Leaving Home: e.m. Forster and the Pursuit of Higher Values

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth, insightful article from "Western Buddist Review" examines the theme of leaving home as it relates to several of Forster's works (e.g., "The Road to Colonus," "The Machine Stops," and "Howards End.")
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New York Times

New York Times: Books: Marital Tragedy: The Sun Also Rises

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a 1926 review of Ernest Hemingway's novel, The Sun Also Rises, written in the year of its original publication.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: 10th Lit/comp

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Contains learning modules on the following topics: Research and MLA Foundations, Novels and Short Stories, Poetry: the Sonnet, Shakespearean Drama, Informative and Argumentative Essays,Research and MLA Review, Narrative Nonfiction,...
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Other

State University of New York: The Henry James Scholar's Guide to Web Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site on Henry James that has a huge collection of links to texts of his work, reviews, resources, and much, much more.
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Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Text/analysis of "The Maine Woods"

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes the entire e-text of Thoreau's (1817-1862 CE) "Maine Woods," as well as maps of his movement, contemporary and modern reviews, and links to other sites on this work.
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Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Cape Cod"

For Students 9th - 10th
The Thoreau Reader includes a full online text of Henry David Thoreau's compelling book-length commentary on nature and society, "Cape Cod." Also includes maps, reviews, and further links and information to this work.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Pride and Prejudice

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to the complete text of Jane Austen's (1775-1817 CE) "Pride and Prejudice" divided by chapters, this site includes six critical reviews, biographical notes, and a bibliographic record.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Island of the Blue Dolphins [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive mini-guide to Scott O'Dell's novel titled "Island of the Blue Dolphins." Contains detailed information about the biographical/historical context, background, chapter-by-chapter summaries, study questions, and post-reading...
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Other

The Official Stephenie Meyer Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Fans of all things Edward and Bella should find plenty to inform them here. A lengthy biography, information about Meyer's books (including spoilers, so be careful), and reviews of her work are all included.
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Read Works

Read Works: Bridge to Terabithia 5th Grade Unit

For Teachers 5th Standards
A Grade 5 literature study unit for the novel "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson. The concepts covered include cause and effect, character, genre, plot, predicting, and theme.
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Other

Reading Group Guides: Jane Austen's "Emma"

For Students 9th - 10th
These five discussion questions about Austen's (1775-1817 CE) "Emma" may help you think about the novel in new ways. Includes a quote from E.M. Forster and a link to an excerpt from the novel in the top left corner.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe Character Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides a character review for Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe Novel.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: "Walk Two Moons" Study Guide

For Students 4th - 7th
Download the 40 page study guide for "Walk Two Moons" at this site. Share with your class this intricately plotted and wryly narrated novel with its subtle and moving portrayal of grief. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Meyers' Rebellion' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Meyers' Rebellion", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, is the third novel in a series about the Meyers family, set in 1837-1838. This book sees finds the boys in the family joining the Upper Canada Rebellion under William Lyon...
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'If I Had Just Two Wings' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"If I Had Just Two Wings", an historical novel by Virginia Frances Schwartz, follows the journey of some slaves as they flee to Canada along the Underground Railroad. This teacher's guide includes detailed chapter summaries and project...
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Other

Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Perilous Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Perilous Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1793 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of two brothers into adulthood. This teacher's guide has a book summary, chapter discussion guides...
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Libertad' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Libertad", a novel by Canadian author Alma Fullerton, follows the journey of two desperate boys from their native Guatemala to find their father in the United States. This teacher's guide includes detailed chapter summaries and learning...
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Moon Children' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 8th
"The Moon Children", a novel by Canadian author Beverley A. Brenna, is about the friendship between a Romanian immigrant girl and a boy with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This teaching guide has ideas for discussion and learning activities.
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Savage River' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Savage River: Seventy-One Days with Simon Fraser", an historical novel by Marjorie Wilkins Campbell, begins in 1808 and follows Simon Fraser and his group of Voyageurs as they travel on the Fraser River in British Columbia. This...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: '121 Express' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
121 Express is a novel by Monique Polak for Grades 5-8. It looks at a boy's attempts to become popular by teasing other children on a bus. He then learns to question his choices when he realizes the negative consequences of his actions....
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Chance and the Butterfly Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Chance and the Butterfly, a novel written by Maggie deVries, looks at a foster child's struggles to fit in at school. He becomes fascinated by the caterpillars being studied in his classroom and takes one home. This teacher's guide...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Dinosaurs on the Beach Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Dinosaurs on the Beach, a novel written by Marilyn Helmer, looks at a child's search for fossils on a beach in Nova Scotia. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.