Literature Teacher Tools

The Fall of the House of Usher Unit | Edgar Allan Poe Reading Guide & Quizzes

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Teaching “The Fall of the House of Usher” is difficult for one simple reason: students cannot analyze what they cannot follow. Poe’s prose is dense, the plot is strange, and the story’s best ideas only land when students know what is actually happening.This 8–9 day guided-reading unit gives students

9th - 12th Close Reading, Literature, Reading

Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Unit Bundle | Background, The Raven & House of Usher

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe | Close Reading Mini Unit, Analysis & Quizzes

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Help students understand what happens in “The Raven” before asking them to interpret its symbolism and psychological horror.This close reading mini-unit follows Poe’s poem chronologically, with a stanza-numbered reading text, vocabulary support, a student analysis packet, and coordinated lesson slid

8th - 12th Close Reading, Literature, Poetry

Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Unit Bundle | Background, The Raven & House of Usher

Antigone Bundle | Greek Tragedy, Mythology, Context & Analysis

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Give students the background they actually need to enter Sophocles’ Antigone, then bring them back to the text for allusions and post-reading analysis.This four-resource bundle combines Greek theater and tragedy background, story-specific pre-reading context, a collaborative mythology/allusions proj

9th - 12th Literature, Writing, Drama

Edgar Allan Poe Unit Bundle | Background, The Raven & House of Usher

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Teach a complete Edgar Allan Poe sequence with three coordinated resources that move from author background into close reading of “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “The Raven.” Together, the resources provide approximately 2½–3 weeks of instruction for grades 9–12, depending on class length and h

9th - 12th Literature, Poetry, Short Stories

House Taken Over by Julio Cortázar | Close Reading, Ice Age Comparison & Quizzes

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Students can follow what happens in “House Taken Over” and still miss the strangest part: Irene and the narrator barely resist as their world gets smaller. This lesson sequence slows the story down, makes the house and both takeovers concrete, and then moves students into ambiguity, evidence, and in

9th - 12th Close Reading, Literature, Short Stories

For Use with Strawberry Spring by Stephen King | AP Lit Halloween Case File

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Bring a little fog into your AP Literature classroom. This two-day case-file lesson for Stephen King's “Strawberry Spring” asks students to investigate the evidence, commit to a theory, and reconsider what they thought they knew after the ending.The Halloween atmosphere gives students a reason to le

10th - 12th Close Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Lord of the Flies Complete Novel Unit | Reading Guide, Quizzes, Test & Essay

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Teach William Golding's Lord of the Flies with a complete, coherent novel unit that supports students from pre-reading through final assessment. Rather than relying on disconnected worksheets, this resource keeps one central line of thinking in view: what civilization restrains - and what happens wh

9th - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, Reading

Partner Novel Study Project | Literature Circles, Journal, Discussions & Rubrics

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Give students a structured way to read one approved novel with a partner, talk about it across six checkpoints, and keep a record of their developing ideas.Developed and refined through more than a decade of classroom use, this six-week project is designed for high school literature classes and work

9th - 12th Literature, Reading, Writing

Gothic Literature FREE Activity | Poe Close Reading & Gothic Elements

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Need a quick way to introduce Gothic literature without turning it into an elements checklist? This free Gothic literature activity pairs a student-friendly field guide with a continuous public-domain excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe's “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Students identify details that cre

8th - 12th Close Reading, Literature, Reading

A Gathering of Days Novel Study + Virtual Old Sturbridge Village Scavenger Hunt

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EGP Media and Press

Bring Joan W. Blos' Award-Winning Historic Fiction Diary to Life for Grades 3-12Step into 1830s New England with this immersive, interdisciplinary novel study that blends historical fiction, textile arts, and early American life.Designed for both homeschoolers and classroom teachers, this study tran

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: 1800-1914 New England/U.S, Historical Fiction Bundle: Five Novels + BONUS

1800-1914 New England/U.S, Historical Fiction Bundle: Five Novels + BONUS

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EGP Media and Press

Transform your classroom or homeschool with this immersive 5-book bundle that takes students on a journey through 19th-century America's defining struggles and triumphs, specifically in New England.Each novel study replaces traditional quizzes with simulations, STEM labs, and field trip connections—

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Power of Projects and Rich Literature — Quick start guide for parents & Teachers

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Real Learning Meets Real Life!This is a getting started guide for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers to work more towards project-based learning while rediscovering the joy of meaningful education without relying on traditional assessments of quizzes, tests, and bland busywork. Kara is a former h

Not Grade Specific Literature, Novel Studies, For All Subjects

Freedom & Finances: A Mini Unit on Amos Fortune, Free Man — Tannery Simulation

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Bring history to life and inspire critical thinking with this differentiated novel study based on Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates. Designed for grades 3–12, this engaging resource doesn’t just walk students through the novel—it immerses them in the world of Amos Fortune through hands-on le

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Sweet Home Alaska: Novel Study with STEM lab, Analysis, and Virtual Field Trip

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Bring Carole Estby Dagg's Historical Novel to Life Through Hands-On LearningImmerse students in the Matanuska Colony resettlement with this comprehensive novel study that blends literature, Great Depression history, and practical STEM challenges. Perfect for homeschoolers (especially unit study fami

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: 5 Novel Study bundle: Family Summer Audiobook Club {+BONUSES!}

The Wild Robot Novel + Movie Study: Robust, STEM & project Guide for all ages

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A Cross-Curricular Journey for children of ALL AGES (no really, teens too!) and Parents to Learn TogetherDiscover Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot through this interactive family-and classroom style novel study that blends robotics, nature studies, and emotional growth.Why This Study of the Wild Robot i

Not Grade Specific Literature, Novel Studies, For All Subjects

Also included in: The Wild Robot Explored: Complete Middle School Collection

Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study: Cross-Curricular Journey of Identity + Resilience

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This is Part 1 of a full unit. It will help get the novel started And many aspects can be used throughout the conclusion of the book as well. Bring Christopher Paul Curtis’s Award-Winning Novel to Life for Grades 3–12.Step into Bud Caldwell’s journey across Depression-era Michigan with this multi-di

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, For All Subjects

Also included in: Bud, Not Buddy Ultimate Novel Study: Complete Guide & Character Transformation

The Wild Robot Paper Escape Room – An Analytical Adventure Ages 5-10

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An 18-Page PDF including Lesson Plans and printable Escape Game Handouts (Grades 3–8)Embark on a thrilling journey through Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot with this paper-based escape room activity and lesson plan guide! Perfect for classrooms, homeschool families, and learning pods. This is a no-lock

3rd - 8th Literature, Novel Studies

Also included in: The Wild Robot Ultimate Teaching Toolkit: 7-in-1 Immersive Learning System

The Wild Robot Paper Escape Room – POV analysis for ages 10-15

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THE WILD ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM — Perspective-Based Literary Adventure for Grades 3-10 BRING "THE WILD ROBOT" TO LIFE IN YOUR CLASSROOM! Transform your classroom into an immersive literary adventure with this complete escape room kit based on Peter Brown's beloved novel, "The Wild Robot." ⭐️WHAT'S INCLU...

3rd - 12th Literature

Also included in: The Wild Robot Explored: Complete Middle School Collection

Wild Robot Educational Escape Room Bundle — 2 challenges adaptable ages 5-15

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Ages 5-15 | Completely Paper-Based | No Props Required UNLOCK THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE AND COMMUNITYTwo innovative, standards-aligned escape rooms that transform how students experience literature, empathy, and understanding. No complicated setup, no expensive materials—just pure, immersive learning

Kindergarten - 10th Literature, Novel Studies

The Wild Robot Ultimate Teaching Toolkit: 7-in-1 Immersive Learning System

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A Transformative K-9+ Learning ExperienceTransform Peter Brown's beloved novel into an immersive educational adventure that spans disciplines, engages all learners, and requires minimal preparation.Why This Collection Stands ApartComplete & Ready-to-Use: Download today, teach tomorrowSpans Multi

2nd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies

The Wild Robot: Middle School Enrichment Novel Study Set

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The Wild Robot Perspective Pack: 14 Ready-to-Use Projects Exploring Point of View DIGITAL PDF ELEVATE YOUR WILD ROBOT NOVEL STUDY! Tired of basic comprehension questions that barely scratch the surface of "The Wild Robot"? This Perspective Pack transforms Peter Brown's beloved novel into a rich expl

5th - 9th Literature, Novel Studies, For All Subjects

Also included in: The Wild Robot Explored: Complete Middle School Collection

Perspective Shift: The Wild Robot POV tracking toolkit for Middle Grades

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A Comprehensive Bundle for Teaching Point of View & Literary AnalysisTransform your middle grade classroom with our meticulously designed bundle that brings Peter Brown's "The Wild Robot" to life through multiple immersive learning experiences. This comprehensive collection provides everything e

5th - 9th Literature, Novel Studies

Project Based Lyddie Novel Study & look at the Industrial Revolution in Lowell

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Bring the Mills to Life for Homeschoolers & Classrooms (Grades 3-12) – No Quizzes, Just Hands-On Learning!Step into the bustling world of Katherine Paterson’s Lyddie with this dynamic, application-based novel study—perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, and school classrooms. This guide replaces tra

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: 1800-1914 New England/U.S, Historical Fiction Bundle: Five Novels + BONUS

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg: Cross-Curricular Novel Study

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The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg Comprehensive Novel Study DescriptionPerfect for Classrooms, Homeschools & Co-ops | 64 Pages of Engaging Content | Flexible 2-8 Week Implementation as a standalone novel study or part of a larger Civil War unitPerfect for exploring:Character developmen

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History