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How I framed some of my favorite book studies using big ideas, ongoing character studies, and absolutely no busy work!

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How To Run A Novel Study

When you read a book with students, avoid getting bogged down with the nitty-gritty. Just pick one big idea and have fun reading! No quizzes, no memorizing, no essays. Just develop your students' love of reading.

Books with 700, 800, 900, & 1000 Lexile, Recommended By Teachers

A reader was looking for examples of high-quality books for gifted/talented 4th and 5th graders, but she was constrained to a lexile range of 900-1000. Here are the recs I received...

Other Novel Studies Articles

How *Not* To Ask Questions About A Novel

These “discussion questions” highlight so many of the problems we’ve been looking at.

The Westing Game – Book Study Ideas

Sixteen unlikely heirs? A mysterious murder? A fortune on the line? Let’s dig into The Westing Game!

A Christmas Carol – Study Guide Ideas

Take your students through Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this holiday season and expose them to a classic while exploring the Universal Theme of Change. And, hey, since this story’s in the public domain, you can print out a PDF or link to the text at Project Gutenburg. A Christmas Carol Summary Dickens has organized […]

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler – Book Study Ideas

Here’s how I’d wrap a big idea around our study of “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler”. We’d investigate the paradox that people want to both fit in and be unique! A quote from the author, E. L. Konigsburg, will be our entry point.

Matilda – Book Study Ideas

Roald Dahl’s Matilda, a childhood favorite of mine, opens up some fantastic discussions about adults, being brave, and how power can be used and abused.

A Wrinkle In Time – Novel Study Ideas

Madeleine L’Engle’s 1962 science-fiction classic, A Wrinkle in Time makes for a fantastic classroom novel study.

The Mysterious Benedict Society – Book Study Ideas

After it was recommended dozens of times, I finally read The Mysterious Benedict Society and I wish I had read it sooner!

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