Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development by asking questions as students begin reading The Great Fire.

After reading Jim Murphy's novel The Great Fire, allow students to engage with the book with this thoughtful letter-writing extension activity!

When students finish reading Jim Murphy’s The Great Fire, help them think about cause and effect with this graphic organizer!

Prepare students for reading The Great Fire by facilitating a picture walk through the first chapters’ images, pictures, and maps.