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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

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 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

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

When I taught language arts in Grades 3 - 6, I kept lists of words that students misspelled in their everyday writing. I have compiled the words into 6 lists: Words that are Frequently Used but Misspelled by Accelerated Sixth Grade Students, Commonly Misspelled Words by Sixth Graders, Commonly Misspelled Words by Students in Grades 3 - 6, A Modified Spelling List for 6th Graders, Commonly Misspelled Words by Sixth Graders presented in chart-form which I hung at the front of the classroom, and W

In a moving and highly engaging tale about the vagaries of adolescent peer pressure, Newbery Medal winner Jerry Spinelli tells the story of Stargirl, a high school student who is different from everyone else. It deals with the pitfalls of peer pressure, conformity, and popularity. Stargirl was one of the most enjoyable novels I taught to my sixth-graders. I guarantee that your students will fall in love with Stargirl. This study guide focuses on recalling details, drawing conclusions, cause

A sequel to the universally acclaimed Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, continuing in the story of the Logan family in Mississippi during the Depression. T.J. is arrested for murder in Roll of Thunder, and the trial begins this story. This story is filled with both heartache and hope. It should be used when studying the South during the Depression. It is definitely a classic. This study guide is packed full of comprehension, vocabulary, and writing worksheets. There is a variety of skills inclu

This is an exciting story about a Quaker Girl, Truth Hopkins, and her adventures with a runaway slave and the Underground Railroad. This is an excellent book to read during the study of the Civil War. Many comprehension skills are emphasized in this study guide: Finding the Main Idea, Sequencing, Determining Cause & Effect,and Drawing Conclusions. Students are required to write a personal narrative, retell the story from a character's point of view and complete a research report. There are

The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's fantasy adventure novel written by Norton Juster It tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo who unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth one afternoon and, having nothing better to do, drives through it in his toy car, transporting him to the Kingdom of Wisdom. It is hysterical, and cleverly written. This study guide spotlights the areas of comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. The students are expected to write a personal narrative, put even