Virginia Tech
Literature in an Interdisciplinary Unit
A good resource for teachers, this website describes an interdisciplinary unit through which Linda Crew's novel, "Children of the River," is used as part of project on the study of rivers.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
This is an online study guide for the mystery novel The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi (Lorenzini)
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One book is Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio. This book is an 1880's children's classic novel that was published originally via serial publication in Italy.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: The Scream of the Hawk Teaching Guide [Pdf]
The Scream of the Hawk, a novel by Nancy Belgue, is about the difficulties a young girl has adjusting to a new home. She comes to know a boy who has a captive hawk. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
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Orca Book Publishers: My Name Is Mitch Teaching Guide [Pdf]
My Name is Mitch, a novel by Shelagh Lynne Supeene, is about a short boy who is teased by his peers. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections about what inspired the book.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: G. Harvey Ralphson
This site features the author G. Harvey Ralphson including the following novels for young readers: The Boy Scout Camera Club, Boy Scouts in a Submarine, Boy Scouts in an Airship. Boy Scouts in Mexico, Boy Scouts in Southern Waters, and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Great American Read: Collection
The Great American Read is an eight-part series that explores and celebrates the power of reading, told through the lens of America's 100 best-loved novels (a national survey). This LearningMedia collection highlights books from The...
Other
Book Club Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Explore this comprehensive book club lesson plan for "The Watsons Go to Brimingham-- 1963," by Christopher Paul Curtis.
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Orca Book Publishers: Bang Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In this novel by Norah McClintock, two boys' long-time friendship is ended after they rob a canteen and the owner is killed. "Bang" provides a vehicle for discussing the serious issues of guns, gangs and gun control laws. This teacher's...
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh [Pdf]
Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia...
Other
Maryse Conde: African Literature by Women French Version
Brief biography of Maryse Conde. Features a bibliography and a summary of the novel "Segou".
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McGraw Hill
Study Guide for "Bridge to Terabithia" [Pdf]
Teach your students the Newbury award winning novel "Bridge to Terabithia" by Elizabeth Paterson with the help of this twenty-two page study guide. Themes include identity, loneliness, loss, responsibility, childhood and friendship....
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Song of the Cardinal by Gene Stratton Porter
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is the early 1900s novel, The Song of the Cardinal. This work was written by the noted author and naturalist, Gene Stratton-Porter.
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Orca Book Publishers: 'Splat!' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In Splat! by Canadian author Eric Walters, two boys change the rules in the tomato toss event at a festival and use people as targets, which causes things to get out of control. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, discussion...
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Orca Book Publishers: Skate Freak Teaching Guide [Pdf]
His skill at skateboarding gets Dorf noticed when he moves to a new city, but it may be attracting the wrong kind of friends. Skate Freak is written by Canadian author Lesley Choyce. This teacher's guide includes a book summary,...
Virtual Salt
Virtual Salt: A Glossary of Literary Terms
This site provides a long list of literary terms complete with full definitions and examples.