The Whipping Boy Novel Study: A Complete ELA Unit for Grades 3–5
Looking for an engaging novel study for The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman? This classic Newbery Medal-winning novel offers plenty of opportunities for elementary and middle-grade students to explore character development, friendship, empathy, courage, responsibility,...
The Silver Chair: Unlocking Imagination and Critical Thinking in Your Classroom
Are you looking for a fantasy novel that will capture your students’ imaginations while providing rich opportunities for reading comprehension, discussion, and critical thinking? C. S. Lewis’s The Silver Chair is an excellent choice for upper elementary and middle...
Wishtree Novel Study: A Complete Book Unit for Grades 5–8
Are you looking for Wishtree activities, comprehension questions, vocabulary, and lesson plans to help your students get more from Katherine Applegate’s Wishtree? Wishtree is a wonderful choice for an upper elementary or middle school novel study. With its engaging...
Hank Zipzer: Niagara Falls, or Does It? Novel Study for Grades 3-5
Looking for an engaging novel study for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade? Hank Zipzer: Niagara Falls, or Does It? by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is a funny, relatable chapter book that gives students plenty to talk about while opening the door to meaningful conversations about...
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Novel Study: Meaningful ELA Lessons on Love, Loss, and Empathy
“If you have no intention of loving or being loved, then the whole journey is pointless.” The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane has an important lesson for all of us.
On My Honor Novel Study: A Complete ELA Book Unit for Grades 5–8
Looking for an engaging On My Honor novel study to help your students dig deeper into Marion Dane Bauer's powerful novel? On My Honor is an excellent choice for upper elementary and middle school readers, offering meaningful opportunities to explore friendship,...
One Crazy Summer Novel Study: Teaching Black History, Social Justice, and Critical Thinking
Looking for a meaningful novel to teach during Black History Month or a book that can help your students explore Black history, social justice, identity, family, and activism? One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia is an engaging choice for upper elementary and...
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.