Middle School Literature Resources

Freak, the Mighty

My Brother Sam is Dead

The Giver

The Outsiders

City of Ember Jeanne DuPrau

Eight questions for writing and/or discussion. This extensive site includes chapter-by-chapter quiz questions in both interactive and printable format. It also has cross-curricular connections and vocabulary. Two book talks from Nancy Keane About the Author FAQs Other dystopia literature to consider: Feed, by M.T. Anderson The Fire-us Trilogy, by Jennifer Armstrong and Nancy Butcher The Supernaturalist, by Eoin Colfer Among the Hidden, by Margaret Peterson Haddix The Gathering Blue, by Lois Lowry The Secret Under My Skin, by Janet McNaughton

Challenge Activity for Capable Students Read and share the prequel to the novel The Prophet of Yonwood Read and then write a review of the novel Read the sequel "The People of Sparks" and share with peers

Flowers for Algernon Daniel Keyes

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions from Keyes Author Biography Synopsis and Review Miss Sprecher - Sauk Prairie High School Author Information Character List Character Analysis Plot Summary Plot Analysis Progress Reports (Chapter Summaries with Notes) Setting and Conflict Miss Sprecher's Study Questions and Vocabulary Multiple Choice Study Questions Answers Short Answer Study Questions Answers Vocabulary Worksheet 1 Answers Vocabulary Worksheet 2 Answers Quotations Symbolism in Flowers for Algernon Themes for Flowers for Algernon Discussion of Themes Essay Questions for the Test

Connie Kelly's Suggestions Response Questions Writing in Response to the Story Create a book jacket Create a Body Biography Questions for each Progress Report A Sample Test Challenge Activities for Capable Students Wikipedia about inkblots Create and Test an Ink Blot   Who should be cured?

Freak the Mighty Rodman Philbrick	From the Author's Web Site A Teaching Guide - summary, questions, actvities, about the author, study guide including: theme, conflict, setting, charaacterization, curriculum suggestions Interview with the Author Top Ten Questions Answered "The Mighty" Movie "The Mighty" Movie Photos "The Mighty" Behind the Scenes Film Study Guide Contact the author by snail mail Unit from readwritethink.org Patti Forster Unit from Moraga, California Phase 1: Authurian Legends Phase 2: Creating Student Notebook Phase 3: Reading/Notetaking Phase 4: Exploring Deeper Phase 5: Tracking Themes Phase 6: Recurring Theme Essay About Morquio Syndrome Author's Biography "Find your Voice" by the author   List of student activities to consider   Freak the Mighty On-Line Quiz Freak the Mighty On-Line Trivia Quiz   Investigate King Arthur and Guinivere, then write a letter, design a shield, and write an acrostic.	Challenge Activity for Capable Students Stage a "Freak the Mighty" Play Challenge Activity for Capable Students Explain autosomal recessive to peers Show a diagram of autosomal recessive Share info about Punnett Squares Try out an On Line Punnett Square Calculator Challenge Activity for Capable Students Analyze song lyrics from the movie Challenge Activity for Capable Students Write a book review - Rodman Philbrick shows you how Read reviews by other students Challenge Activities for Capable Students Read about Morquio's Syndrome, investigate heraldry, read about King Arthur and Guinivere, write a newspaper article, design a coat of arms, give an oral presentation, and compile a bibliography.
Resourceroom.net Unit - After a suggestion for a reading log, other ideas are given, including: Chapter 1 -un, but, learning log Chapter 2 because, but, picture it Chapter 3 -un, conflicts, characters Chapter 4 main idea, quotes, characters Chapter 5 inferences, character descriptions, vocabulary Chapter 6 inferences, four kinds of conflict Chapter 7 characters, conflicts, main idea, understanding characters, vocabulary	Chapter 8 if, arch-, inferences Chapter 9 vocabulary, inferences Chapter 10 but, because, in, of Chapter 11 vocabulary, picture it, irony, character description Chapter 12 vocabulary, conflict, Chapter 13 symbols, picture it, inferences Chapter 14 bio-, conflict, character analysis Chapter 15 bio-, main idea, Chapter 16 character analysis Chapter 17 character analysis, inferences	Chapter 18 therefore, inferences Chapter 19 compare/contrast, inferences Chapter 20 bio-, comic strips, compare/contrast Chapter 21 character description, Chapter 22 inferences, foreshadowing, Chapter 23 tele- Chapter 24 tele-, inferences, foreshadowing Chapter 25 conficts and resolutions Freak the Mighty Dictionary

Out of the Dust

From Scholastic Summary, Pre-Reading, Discussion, Plot, Character, Author's Craft, Writing Prompts, Activities across the Curriculum, Other Books by the Author Vocabulary Builder Book Talk Script Biography of the Author Author's Booklist Interview with the Author Transcript Review, suggestions for activities, resources Three lessons from the Library of Congress - American Memory Collection Photos of the Dust Bowl Era More Photos of the Dust Bowl with a few questions Study Questions to Consider

Challenge Activity for Capable Students Dramatize a Day in a Dustbowl Compare styles, themes, conflicts, characters, and time periods

My Brother Sam is Dead

Sparknotes.com Context Summary Character List Analysis of Major Characters Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Chapter One Chapters Two-Three Chapters Four-Five Chapters Six-Seven Chapters Eight-Nine Chapters Ten-Eleven Chapters Twelve-Thirteen Chapters Fourteen and Epilogue Important Quotations Explained Facts Study Questions and Suggested Essay Topics Quiz Suggestions for Further Reading CyberGuide from James Collier in California Novel Guide - synopsis, enrichment, vocabulary, comprehension, timeline activity, map activity, points of view, current events Journal Questions for each chapter Infusing Technology in the Unit

Challenge Activity for Capable Students Produce a time capsule reflecting the social, economic, and political ramifications for the colonists during the Revolutionary War. Challenge Activity for Capable Students Argue a viewpoint

Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry

Overview and three writing/speaking activities 13 Discussion Questions Vocabulary and questions for each chapter Use pictures to teach narrative writing Suggestions for essays that compare the movie version to the text in the book

Challenge Activity for Capable Students Exploring Prejudice in Young Adult Literature through Drama and Role Play Read and share information from the prequel with peers

The Giver

Classzone.com Guide Theme Openers , Crosscuricular Activities , Research Assignments Further Reading Related Reading CyberGuide by Virginia Frank From Sparknotes.com Context Key Facts Plot Overview Character List Analysis of Major Characters Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Chapter Summaries Important Quotations Explained Study Questions and Essay Topics On-line Quiz

Challenge Activity for Capable Students Create Your Own Society Challenge Activity for Capable Students Interview a Family Member about a Family Tradition Advice about Interviewing Questions to ask when taking an oral history Other Resources Book Club Guide The Perfect Society! - a Webquest Book Review Message from the Author Interview with Lois Lois' Biography Lois' Biography Kid Created Timeline of Lois' Life Frequently Asked Questions E-mail Lois - info@loislowry.com

The Outsiders

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