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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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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Mla Citation Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This 10-page resource explains what a bibliography is and gives examples of MLA style in regards to citing, both in the bibliography and in-text, for works such as books, anthologies, encyclopedia articles, journals, magazines,...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Battle of the Bands' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In Battle of the Bands by K. L. Denman, one band is preparing to battle another in a music competition. But then a guitar is destroyed and suspicions against a lead band member mount. This teacher's guide includes a book summary,...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Mirror Image' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Mirror Image by Canadian author K. L. Denman is about the perceptions two teenage girls have of each other and how this changes as they get to know and appreciate one another.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Pigboy' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pigboy by Canadian author Vicki Grant is sure to appeal to boys. In it, Dan resents having to go on a field trip to a heritage farm but when he is there, he discovers that the farmer is actually an escaped convict and has tied up the...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explore this informative teachers' guide for the book, "The Garden of Abdul Gasazi," by Chris Van Allsburg. Students and teachers will enjoy this comprehensive source.
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Curated OER

A Wrinkle in Time: Discussion and Activity Guide

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This resource for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleinse L'Engle provides opportunities for classroom discussions and several activities.
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The English Teacher

Teacher2b.com: To Kill a Mockingbird

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Check out this sample test for the book "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Teachers can pick and choose the questions that will fit with their students learning styles.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: 'Dust' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Dust", a novel by Canadian author Arthur Slade, is set in a prairie town during the Depression. The story revolves around a mysterious man with a rainmaking machine who is somehow connected to the disappearance of children in the town....
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Planet Book Club: Sing Down the Moon by Scott O'dell

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource features book information, lesson plans and links to sites that can be used to enrich the book "Sing Down the Moon," by Scott O'Dell.
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Nancy Polette: "Missing May" Literature Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features a literature guide for the book "Missing May," by Cynthia Rylant.
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Grade Saver

Grade Saver: The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide for The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Westing Game Student Study Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A chapter by chapter collection of questions for answering, along with vocabulary from the chapter, and one enrichment activity per chapter.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: A Long Way From Chicago

For Students 9th - 10th
This reading guide for "A Long Way From Chicago and a Year Down Yonder" by Richard Peck takes a comprehensive look at the author and his work, seven stories about small-town life during the Depression.
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Random House Reading Group Guide: Anne Frank

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online literature guide offers discussion questions for a group reading "The Diary of Anne Frank." These questions delve into the heart and soul of the book.
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

The Island of the Blue Dolphins: Mission Santa Barbara

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Joseph Conrad

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of the famous author Joseph Conrad through this informative site.
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Study Guide for the Novel: "Number the Stars"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This site a sixth grade teacher offers this collection of discussion/study questions and classroom activities.
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Books by Susan Vreeland

For Students 9th - 10th
Site includes concise biographical information and lists significant national awards. Author's four books are highlighted with information such as origin, reviews, teacher guides, etc.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Three Meals for Gregory

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson begins with a review of the food guide pyramid. The book Gregory the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat (not provided through lesson) is read and discussed in light of healthy eating. In groups, students create healthy meals from...
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University of California

Uc Berkeley Library: Critical Evaluation of Resources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Questions to ask yourself when determining if a source is reliable. Discusses difference between primary and secondary source. List of reference sources and links to other sites that teach you how to evaluate sources....
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Keeping Quilt

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A review of "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, a story about a Russian immigrant mother and family as well as other resources for teaching young readers.
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The English Teacher

Teacher2b.com: Notes for "To Kill a Mockingbird"

For Students 9th - 10th
Review notes for the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
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Literature Unit: "A Day No Pigs Would Die"

For Students 6th - 8th
This site features questions for each of the chapters in Robert Newton Peck's "A Day No Pigs Would Die."