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This book, the Wanderings of Odysseus, is a wonderfully succinct version of The Odyssey normally read at a much higher reading level. Written by Rosemary Sutcliff. it tells the story of what happens to Odysseus after the Great Trojan War and the many obstacles that he had to face when trying to return home to his kingdom. My study guide emphasizes the reading comprehension skills of cause and effect, drawing conclusions, recalling details, and sequencing. There are varied forms of questionn

This book details the life of Archimedes. Jeanne Bendick, through text and pictures, admirably succeeds in bringing to life the ancient Greek mathematician who enriched mathematics and all branches of science. Against the backdrop of Archimedes' life and culture, the author discusses the man's work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it. The simple, often humorous, illustrations and diagrams greatly enhance the text. of Archimedes and includes his scientific and mathematical di

This is an enjoyable, well-written historical novel to use when you study the history of the U.S.,the Texas Revolution, and the battle at the Alamo. The author sketches both the physical and emotional realities of Texas in 1836.... the evolution of Billy Campbell, the twelve-year-old protagonist, from a tag-along kid brother to a young man, is a gem of characterization. The young reader is swept along the trail from the pain of defeat to victory and hope. It is a wonderful book to read when st

Story Elements Tic-Tac-Toe includes 110 questions and writing assignments that can be used with any novel. The questions and assignments may be used in any creative way the teacher chooses. Using the lists alone provides a comprehensive way to introduce and teach all the elements of a story. I have also incorporated the 110 questions into 20 tic-tac-toe formats. In each of the grids, there are questions dealing with the story elements: setting, characters, plot, author, theme, mood, and misce

Daniel's Story is a 1993 children's novel by Carol Matas, telling the story of a teenage boy named Daniel and his experiences in the Holocaust in World War II. Daniel and his family barely remember living a normal life before the Nazis came to power in 1933. No longer able to practice their religion, vote, own property, or work, Daniel's family is forced from their home in Frankfurt. First, they are deported to Łódź, Poland, where he meets a girl he comes to love. The place is liquidated and th

The Girl Who Owned a City is a young adult, science fiction book. It is about a deadly plague which has devastated Earth, killing all the adults. Lisa and her younger brother Todd are struggling to stay alive in a world where no one is safe. Other children along Grand Avenue need help as well. They band together to find food, shelter, and protection from dangerous gangs invading their neighborhood. This is an updated version of the novel study guide and one of the only units available on the

The Land of Stories, written by Christ Colfer, is a combination of children's fiction, adventure, and fantasy. The Wishing Spell, was released on July 17, 2012. It is one of a series of books. The books are described by the author as a "modern day fairy tale", following twins Alex and Conner Bailey as they fall from the real world into a world full of fairy tales they have only ever read about before. This book which is very entertaining book would be a welcomed supplement to your unit on fair

The Second Mrs. Gioconda is an historical novel by E. L. Konigsburg. Set primarily in Milan, Italy, it features Leonardo da Vinci, his servant Salai, and duchess Beatrice d'Este. Through the experiences of Sala,i narrated in third person, it explores the background of da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The study guide has comprehension questions for each chapter. There are true and false, fact and opinion, short answers, and extended responses. The students will write a personal narrative and relate events

Men of Iron is an 1891 novel by the American author Howard Pyle, who also illustrated it. Set in the 15th century, it is a "coming of age" work in which a young squire, Myles Falworth, seeks not only to become a knight but to eventually redeem his father's honor. It is set in England during the reign of Henry IV. It is very exciting! My study guide includes questions and activites in comprehension and writing. Included are the skills of getting the facts, drawing conclusions, cause and effect

The copyright for the edition that I used was Jan., 2008. It is part of the Great Illustrated Classics. If you have a different edition, my material will not sync with yours. This study guide has questions for each chapter. The students' questions are in various forms: short answers, extended responses, T or F, and sequencing. The students will recall facts, draw conclusions, and make inferences. They will write conversation, summarize a chapter in sequential order, and write a personal nar

This is the book that started it all! Midnight for Charlie Bone is the first of 5 books in the Children of the Red King Series. Children of all ages loves these stories. I have developed 4 study guides in the series. All the books follow the adventure of Charlie Bone, along with his magical friends, during their schooling at Bloor Academy. . This study guide includes comprehension questions in the form of short answers, true or false, multiple choice, and extended responses. These questions

A psychological thriller, Full Tilt tells the story of 16-year-old Blake's brain which becomes the stuff of an alternate universe, a nightmare amusement park in which he must experience seven wild rides before dawn in order to escape. It has also been described as a horror, suspense novel. This study guide emphasizes comprehension, writing activities, and parts of speech. The questions cover all the skills as listed in Bloom's Taxonomy. The students must compare characters, make inferences,

This book is the first in a series about the Titanic by Gordon Korman. It is is well-suited for sixth graders as it coorelates with a unit on courage. The story centers around the adventures of four young people The study guide includes a KWL chart, the comprehension skills of remembering facts, finding supporting details, drawing conclusions, making inferences, interpretations of text, analyzing character development and what each brings to the story, sequencing, cause and effect and figura

This book is comprised of 11 tales which are part of the Arabian Nights. The study guide addresses the areas of comprehension,writing, and vocabulary. There is a variety of comprehension questions which include assignments such as writing a journal entry, finding main ideas, drawing a comic strip, summarizing, and writing from a character's point of view. The questions require short responses, extended responses, T or F, sequencing, multiple choice, and cause and effect. If you would like some

Bradley Chalkers, a fifth grader at the Red Hill School, has trouble getting along with his classmates until he meets Carla, a new school counselor. This heartwarming story of a young boy's search for friendship and acceptance is one of Sachar's most popular novels, and readers will identify with Bradley's troubles and eventual transformation. In this study guide there are questions covering all forty-seven chapters. The questions are T or F, multiple choice, and short answer responses. Follow

There are 10 short excepts followed by either 4 or 5 questions. Students must draw conclusions from the material they read. Five of the paragraphs are on the second-grade level, and five are on the third-grade level. An answer key is provided.

Victory on the Walls is an excellent novel when teaching a unit on Ancient Literature. It takes place in Jerusalem and is about a 13-year-old boy named Bani who has been raised in Susa, the city of the Persian king Artaxerxes. But now his uncle Nehemiah wants to return to ruined and troubled Jerusalem---and Bani is given a part to play that will change his life forever! This novel dramatizes a turning-point of history, in 445 BC, when—through confrontation and daring risks—Judaism was re-estab

This is the third book in the Children of the Red King Series. The first two books are Midnight for Charlie Bone and Charlie Bone and the Time Twister which I also have for sale on TPT. It is the story of Charlie Bone and his magical adventures with his friends at Bloor Academy. All of the characters are delightful. The books in the series should be read in order. This resource emphasizes comprehension in the areas of recalling details, sequencing, cause and effect, main idea, and drawing con

Snow Treasure is a children's novel by Marie McSwigan. Set in Nazi-occupied Norway during World War II, it recounts the story of several Norwegian children who use sleds to smuggle their country's gold bullion past German guards This study guides emphasizes the areas of comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. The comprehension questions address the skills of Finding the Main Idea, Drawing Conclusion, Making Inferences, Finding the Cause and Effect and Sequencing. The students will study figu

Beetles, Lightly Toasted, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, tells the story of Andy and his entrance into the fifth-grade essay contest on conservation. He comes up with some unusual food sources and tests them on unaware friends and family. This study guide emphasizes a variety of comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills: remembering facts, comparing and contrasting, determining cause and effect, paragraph writing, the use of time-order transition words, sequencing, writing conversation, drawi