Children read six short passages and draw a conclusion about each one based on context clues.

You may not think drama and theater is its own literary genre, but it requires a whole different style of writing and storytelling.

Read some dark excerpts from the famous forefathers of horror writing and try your hand at it.

Step right up to the most famous wall on Earth! Spanning nearly four thousand miles, the Great Wall of China is one of the oldest wonders of the world.

After students read R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder, watch the film adaptation of the movie to compare and contrast the written and film versions of the story!
 

After reading Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan, students make comparisons to the true story on which the novel was based.

Do you know what a memoir is? This worksheet will tell you and show you some great examples from famous memoirs.

Invite fourth and fifth graders to analyze the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this worksheet.

Lead students’ dialogue on the first 12 chapters of Louis Sachar’s Holes with this helpful discussion guide!

While learning about literary genres, if you're suddenly being approached by magical little men and menacing monsters, you have been swept away into fantasy.

Encourage critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions from the next part of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder.

After finishing R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder, encourage students to create their own precepts with this creative extension activity!

Use these thought-provoking prompts to reflect on the plot, characters, and themes in Louis Sachar’s Holes!

You may not realize how many beloved books and award-winning movies are historical fiction. Get a taste of historical fiction and try writing some yourself.

Encourage critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions from parts 2 and 3 of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder.