Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Novel Study: Teaching Empathy, Hope, and Perseverance
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr is a powerful historical fiction novel that allows upper elementary and middle school students to explore perseverance, friendship, empathy, hope, Japanese culture, and the effects of war. If you're looking for a...
Out of My Heart Novel Study: Helping Students Explore Courage, Friendship, and Inclusion
Are you looking for an engaging Out of My Heart novel study to help your students dig deeper into Sharon M. Draper's powerful story? Out of My Heart is an excellent choice for upper elementary and middle school readers because it gives students an opportunity to...
Wayside School Is Falling Down Novel Study: Teaching Creativity, Humor, and Critical Thinking
Looking for a funny, engaging novel that will keep your students reading while strengthening their ELA skills? Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar is an excellent choice for an upper elementary novel study or book unit. With its outrageous characters,...
The Wild Robot Novel Study: A Complete Book Unit for Grades 3-5
Students will explore and discuss in-depth the concepts of “smart robots”, friendship, sacrifice, Global Warming, the cycle of life, survival, and so much more in The Wild Robot.
The City of Ember Novel Study: A Complete Book Unit for Grades 4–6
Are you looking for engaging The City of Ember activities, comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and assessments to use with your students? The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau is an exciting choice for a classroom novel study, and its mystery, suspense, and...
Charlotte’s Web Novel Study: Teaching Friendship, Empathy, and More in the Classroom
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White is one of those rare children's books that can make students laugh, think deeply, and even shed a few tears—all while helping them develop important reading and ELA skills. First published in 1952, this beloved classic continues to be a...
How to Eat Fried Worms Novel Study: Engaging ELA Activities for Grades 4-6
If you're looking for a How to Eat Fried Worms novel study that will keep your students engaged while giving you meaningful reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and critical-thinking activities, How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell is a fantastic choice....
I’m Shelley from The Teaching Bank. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades.
My goal is to provide lessons and units for K-12 that are practical and ready to teach with minimal prep needed.