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Encourage your students' engagement with discussion questions as they read the concluding part of Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan. This two-page discussion guide centers on the book's final chapters ("more paintings - silverback"), corresponding to pages 204–300 in the 2012 Harper Collins edition of the novel. The guide features scaffolded comprehension and analysis questions, as well as prompts that prompt readers to make personal connections to the story. To access sample student responses, click "View answer key." Don't forget to explore the set of worksheets for The One and Only Ivan for additional resources related to the book.

Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Discussion Guide #4

Once your students have completed the novel A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, provide them with an opportunity to reflect on the major themes and events of the story using these post-reading response prompts. This worksheet presents ten prompts related to A Wrinkle in Time, and students are required to choose five prompts to respond to on a separate piece of paper. Designed for sixth and seventh-grade students, these prompts offer learners valuable practice in analyzing themes, story structure, the author's purpose, and more. Click "View answer key" to access sample student responses. For additional novel-specific activities, be sure to explore our full set of worksheets related to A Wrinkle in Time.

Novel Study: A Wrinkle in Time: Post-Reading Response Prompts

Embark on a delightful adventure through the woods with the Mole in this excerpt from Kenneth Grahame's charming book, The Wind in the Willows. Your young student will relish reading the passage, which will not only test her reading comprehension but also enhance her vocabulary.

Reading: The Wind in the Willows

Upon finishing the novel The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, offer students the opportunity to reflect on the major themes and events of the story using these response prompts. Tailored for sixth-grade learners, this post-reading activity prompts students to choose five out of the ten provided prompts to respond to on a separate piece of paper. Readers will analyze the shared characteristics of Percy, Grover, and Annabeth and how they contributed to the successful completion of their quest. Students will also explore the role of dreams in the story, analyze the Oracle's prophecy and its unfolding, assess the parent-child relationships between the gods and their demigod children, and more. Click "View answer key" to access sample student responses. For additional novel-specific activities, be sure to explore our full set of worksheets related to The Lightning Thief.

Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Post-Reading Response Prompts

Embark on a magical journey through the wizarding world with our captivating worksheet. This word search puzzle invites fans of all ages to explore and discover words associated with the iconic and enchanted objects from the beloved Harry Potter series.

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Utilize this discussion guide to enhance readers' comprehension of chapters 1–8 of Linda Sue Park's A Long Walk to Water. Tailored for seventh- and eighth-grade students, this worksheet includes comprehension questions, analysis questions, and personal connection questions for each chapter band (1–4 and 5–8). Engaging in discussions with your students about their reading is an excellent method to help them review essential story elements, assess the author's choices, and establish connections to other texts and their own experiences. To access sample student responses, click "View answer key." For additional novel-specific activities, explore our comprehensive collection of worksheets related to A Long Walk to Water.

Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Discussion Guide #1

After completing the reading of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, students are encouraged to engage in a reflective writing activity that delves into the profound observations Anne recorded in her diary. Tailored for seventh- and eighth-grade students, this post-reading exercise provokes contemplation as students explore Anne's heartfelt and articulate words, which continue to resonate with people even decades after she penned them. The activity involves reading selected quotes from Anne's diary and selecting three that personally resonate with them. Students are then prompted to reflect deeply on why these quotes hold such significance for them. This meaningful post-reading activity is an integral part of a comprehensive book study unit centered around Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.

Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Reflect on Anne’s Words

Embark on a magical journey through the wizarding world with our captivating worksheet. This word search puzzle invites fans of all ages to explore and discover words associated with the diverse and memorable characters from the beloved Harry Potter series.

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Within the puzzle grid, a diverse range of words related to the books awaits discovery. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the titles, events, and themes that unfold within each book. They must carefully search the grid horizontally, vertically, and diagonally to locate and circle each word from the provided word bank. 

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Once readers have finished the novel "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor, they will be provided with an opportunity to contemplate the principal themes, characters, and events of the story through these post-reading writing prompts. This worksheet comprises ten thought-provoking prompts centered around "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," prompting students to select five of them for response on a separate sheet of paper. For access to sample student responses to all ten prompts, click on "View answer key." This reading comprehension activity is specifically designed for sixth and seventh-grade students and is an integral part of a more extensive novel study unit focusing on "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."

Novel Study: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Post-Reading Response Prompts

Following the reading of Esperanza Rising, this creative extension activity encourages fifth- and sixth-grade students to explore the distinctions between third-person and first-person points of view. Students will engage in rewriting a selected scene from the novel in the first-person perspective. The worksheet provides a concise review of the main differences between the two narrative styles, focusing on pronouns and perspective. Learners will choose a scene from the book and jot down notes and ideas to reimagine it from a first-person viewpoint. The second page serves as a platform for students to craft their retold scene, incorporating the inner thoughts and emotions of their chosen narrator. An additional grading rubric is available to assess students' writing. For more resources related to Esperanza Rising, be sure to explore the complete set of accompanying worksheets.

Novel Study: Esperanza Rising: Different Point of View

Inspire creativity and critical thinking regarding character archetypes in The Hunger Games through this engaging artistic extension activity! Seventh- and eighth-grade readers will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of common character archetypes and details from the novel by crafting six captivating and informative trading cards. Each double-sided trading card will include essential information, such as the character's name and district, a hand-drawn illustration, the archetype they represent, their motivations, strengths, weaknesses, and a memorable moment from the novel. For further resources on novel study, explore the comprehensive set of worksheets related to The Hunger Games. Additionally, for more in-depth explanations and examples of common character archetypes, consider checking out the resource on Archetypes in Modern Literature.

Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Character Archetype Trading Cards

Encourage your students' literacy development and critical thinking skills by posing questions as they delve into Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. This two-page discussion guide comprises comprehension and analysis questions that correspond to chapters 9–18 of the novel. Engaging in discussions with readers about their book offers an excellent opportunity to help them review important story elements, evaluate the author’s choices, make connections to other texts and their own lives, and even refine their predictions. By clicking “View answer key,” you can access sample student responses and context, and don't forget to explore the set of worksheets for Anne of Green Gables for additional activities related to the book.

Novel Study: Anne of Green Gables: Discussion Guide #2

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Embark on a magical journey through the wizarding world with our captivating worksheet. This word search puzzle invites fans of all ages to explore and discover words associated with the enchanting and iconic locations from the beloved Harry Potter series.

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Once students have finished reading the novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, provide them with an opportunity to reflect on the major themes and events of the story using these post-reading response prompts. This worksheet offers ten writing prompts related to Anne of Green Gables, and students are required to select five of them to respond to on a separate sheet of paper. Click "View answer key" to access sample student responses. Designed for sixth and seventh-grade students, these prompts offer learners valuable practice in analyzing themes, story structure, the author's purpose, and more. Be sure to explore the set of worksheets specifically designed for Anne of Green Gables for additional activities related to the novel.