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!
Feb 01
Chapter 11 Wendy’s Story Check out these materials to enhance reading Peter Pan Chapter 11. Peter Pan Chapter 11 Wendy’s Story Summary Wendy tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Darling who have three children: Wendy, John, and Michael. The parents are very upset because their children have left. They leave the window open …
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Jan 18
Check out these materials to enhance reading Peter Pan Chapter 10. Peter Pan Chapter 10 The Happy Home Summary Because Peter Pan has saved Tiger Lily’s life, the Native Americans are friendly toward the Lost Boys. They begin to idolize Peter which irritates the boys. Because they are so thankful, the Native Americans stay above …
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Jan 11
Check out these materials to enhance reading Peter Pan Chapter 9. Chapter 9 The Never Bird Summary Peter Pan is on Marooner’s Rock with the tide getting higher and higher. A Never Bird spots Peter and wants to help. She pushes her floating nest closer to Peter. She tries to tell him to swim toward her, …
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Dec 28
Check out these materials to enhance reading Peter Pan Chapter 8. For those of you wishing to use just a portion of Peter Pan with your students, the combination of Chapters 8 and 9 is a good stand-alone part of the book. The story is exciting, full of adventure, and suspense. Chapter 8 ends …
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Dec 21
Check out these materials to enhance reading Peter Pan Chapter 7. Chapter 7 The Home Under the Ground Summary The next day, everyone goes to the cavern home. Wendy becomes the boy’s “mother.” She cooks meals (which are sometimes make-believe) darns socks, and other motherly things for the boys. She complains about all the work, …
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Dec 14
Check out these materials for teaching Peter Pan Figurative Language. Peter Pan Similes, Metaphors, and Personification Graphic Organizer Peter Pan is rich in figurative language. In the first part of this figurative language lesson, students create a foldable graphic organizer. On the organizer, students write the definitions for metaphor, simile, personification, and hyperbole. Students then …
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Dec 07
Check out these materials to enhance reading Peter Pan Chapter 6. Chapter 6 The Little House Summary Peter Pan flies in right after Tootles has shot Wendy. Peter is about to kill Tootles for the act when Wendy moves her hand. She has not died. The acorn button that was the “kiss” that Peter had …
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