Welcome to my free novel studies index page! I offer you a collection of classic novels and short stories that I originally published as weekly installments on my blog.
These stories are in the public domain, so I can give you the full text, along with vocabulary words and practice exercises to help your students engage with the story. You can also find comprehension questions and constructed response questions. Some units even include language arts skill lessons to help your students improve their reading and writing skills.
To find all the chapter parts of each story easily, just click on the titles under the circular images to go directly to the story you want.
I hope your students enjoy reading these classic tales and improve their reading and writing skills along the way. Happy reading!
Jul 06
Welcome to Chapter 10: “The Guardian of the Gate!” In this post, you’ll find resources to help students explore setting, tone, and the transition from journey to destination. New to the series? Start with the Introduction to the Book Study for guidance on using the materials across grade levels. Learn how the Oz novel study …
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Jun 29
Welcome to Chapter 9: “The Queen of the Field Mice!” This post in our Wonderful Wizard of Oz book study features teaching materials that highlight cause and effect, character collaboration, and creative problem-solving. If you’re just joining us, visit the Introduction to the Book Study for pacing tips and setup ideas. Learn how the Oz …
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Jun 22
Welcome to Chapter 8: “The Deadly Poppy Field!” In this post, you’ll find teaching materials that support discussion around figurative language, suspense, and problem-solving. If you’re just joining us, begin with the Introduction to the Book Study to learn how to use these resources as a full unit or standalone lessons. Learn how the Oz …
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Jun 15
Welcome to Chapter 7: “The Journey to the Great Oz!” This post offers classroom-ready resources to help students analyze plot structure, teamwork, and perseverance. Be sure to check out the Introduction to the Book Study for pacing ideas and setup tips if you’re new to the series. Learn how the Oz novel study is organized, …
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Jun 08
Welcome to Week 6 of our Wonderful Wizard of Oz book study! This post features teaching materials and skill-building strategies for Chapter 6: “The Cowardly Lion.” Whether you’re focusing on character development or grammar practice, this installment offers flexible tools to support your classroom goals. If you’re just joining us, be sure to begin with …
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Jun 01
Welcome to Week 5 of our Wonderful Wizard of Oz book study! This post features teaching materials and skill-building strategies for Chapter 5: “The Rescue of the Tin Woodman.” Whether you’re teaching the full novel or using this chapter to explore character comparison and grammar skills, you’ll find flexible resources to support your classroom goals. If …
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May 25
Welcome to Chapter 4: “The Road Through the Forest” in our Wonderful Wizard of Oz book study! This post includes teaching materials and skill-building strategies to help students explore setting, mood, and descriptive language. If you’re just joining us, be sure to begin with the Introduction to the Book Study for pacing tips and setup …
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