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By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, book club, or other discussion of this poignant coming-of-age novel. Arranged by Common Core literature and language standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s themes.
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss Rose Robbins’s picture book Me and My Sister in a classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s themes.
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, book club, or other discussion of this amusing satire of the election process. Arranged by Common Core literature and language standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Elections – Voting
Grades:
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss Constance Ørbeck-Nilssen and Akin Duzakin’s picture book Vanishing Colors in your classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies – History), Literature
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this inspiring picture book biography. Arranged by Common Core literature and language standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the…
Subjects:
U.S. History, Black History Month, Informational Text
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this Caldecott Honor-winning biography of Peter Mark Roget, the creator of the thesaurus. Marked with Common Core language and literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Informational Text
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this stirring novel set during the Holocaust. Originally published in Dutch, the book was translated by Laura Watkinson and received a 2014 Mildred D. Batchelder Honor. Arranged by Common…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, World History
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this masterful novella about refugees and the power of hope. Arranged by Common Core standards and written by acclaimed author Karen Lynn Williams, this free downloadable pdf will…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies – History), Literature
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this Caldecott Honor-winning biography of physician-poet William Carlos Williams. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss Katy Beebe and S.D. Schindler’s picture book Brother Hugo and the Bear in your classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, World History
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this moving story set during the Civil War. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, U.S. History, Black History Month
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss Edward van de Vendel’s thoughtful novel A Dog Like Sam in your classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss Katie Quirk’s gripping novel A Girl Called Problem in your classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the story.
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, or other discussion of Four Feet, Two Sandals, written by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed and illustrated by Doug Chayka. This free downloadable pdf will spark conversations and increase student engagement with…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies – History), Literature
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this moving story set in 1930s Mississippi. Featuring reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, U.S. History
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this story of a girl in ancient times. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s themes.
Subjects:
Ancient History, Religion, Literature
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this powerful story set in Vietnam. Featuring reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s story.
Subjects:
English Language Arts, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this adventure set at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Featuring reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, U.S. History
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss Joe Lawlor’s mystery novel Bully.com in your classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the story. Thematic connections…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Computer Science – Technology, Literature
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this story set in rural Haiti. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s story. Thematic…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Other (Social Studies – History)
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, book club, or other discussion of this emotionally impactful novel. Arranged by Common Core literature and language standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s story.
Subjects:
English Language Arts, U.S. History, Literature
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this playful introduction to dog lovers of the past. Featuring reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the
Subjects:
English Language Arts, World History, Literature
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this sensitive introduction to the Holocaust. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s
Subjects:
European History, Literature, Holidays/Seasonal
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this realistic novel about dealing with change. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Novel Study
CCSS:
RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.9, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2…
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, book club, or other discussion of this poignant coming-of-age novel. Arranged by Common Core literature and language standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s story.
Subjects:
English Language Arts, U.S. History, Literature
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this inspiring biography of Georgia O’Keeffe. Featuring reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Art History, Literature
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this beautifully illustrated poetry collection. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on American…
Subjects:
U.S. History, Poetry, Black History Month
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this inspiring biography of beloved composer Antonio Vivaldi. Featuring reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Other (Music), Literature
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this beautifully illustrated peek into the life of beloved artist Gustav Klimt. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Art History, Literature
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss this thoughtful story from the Middle East in a classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s themes. Connections include…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom or other discussion of this school story set in Ancient Egypt. Arranged by Common Core literature and language standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s plot, characters…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Ancient History, Back to School
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss Devin Brown’s thoughtful novel Not Exactly Normal in your classroom, library, or other setting. Including discussion questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the story.
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this beautifully illustrated story from Greek mythology. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on…
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss Edward van de Vendel’s sequel to A Dog Like Sam in your classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s themes.
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Reading, Literature
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersDiscuss this spooky story about the results of an overactive imagination. Aligned with Common Core standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book’s content and themes. Connections include
Subjects:
Reading, Anatomy, Literature
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this stirring novel in translation, winner of the 2012 Batchelder Award. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite
Subjects:
English Language Arts, European History, Literature
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
By Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersGuide a classroom, library, book club, or other discussion of this compelling journey through history. Including reading questions and activity ideas, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book.
Subjects:
U.S. History, Religion, Black History Month
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
