Exploring The Horse and His Boy: Cultural Differences, Courage, and Valuable Life Lessons
Looking for a C.S. Lewis novel study that will engage your students while giving them plenty to discuss, analyze, and write about? The Horse and His Boy is an exciting addition to a Chronicles of Narnia novel study for upper elementary and middle school readers. As...
Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger: A Fun and Engaging Novel Study for Grades 3-5
Looking for a fun, engaging novel to add to your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade ELA curriculum? Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar is a fantastic choice for teachers who want to combine laughter and creativity with meaningful reading comprehension,...
Finding Your Way in the World as the Janitor’s Boy
All kids are embarrassed by their parents at one time or another, and all kids have to deal with various kinds of peer pressure as they try to find where they belong in the world. The Janitor's Boy by Andrew Clements explores these themes through the main character,...
Dedication and Endurance with Sounder
Sounder by William H. Armstrong is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that captivates readers. Whether you are a student, a teacher, or simply an avid reader, this classic work of literature is an excellent choice for a novel study. [lasso rel="amazon-58"...
The Power of Silence: Why Andrew Clements’ No Talking Belongs in Your Classroom
What happens when an entire grade level of energetic fifth graders decides to stop talking for 48 hours straight? Pure classroom magic! No Talking by Andrew Clements is a hilarious, thought-provoking novel that explores the weight of unspoken words, the damage of...
Stuart Little Novel Study: A Complete ELA Book Unit for Grades 3–5
Looking for a Stuart Little novel study that will help your students dig deeper into E.B. White’s classic novel while practicing essential reading and ELA skills? Stuart Little is a wonderful choice for an upper-elementary novel unit, book study, or reading group, and...
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Novel Study & Activities
Looking for Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing novel study activities for your elementary ELA classroom? Judy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a funny, relatable, high-interest novel that makes an excellent choice for a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade novel study. The...
I’m Shelley from The Teaching Bank. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades.
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