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!
May 18
Welcome back to our Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel study! This post features teaching ideas and skill-building strategies for Chapter 3: “How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow.” Whether you’re teaching the full novel or using this chapter to explore character development and point of view, you’ll find flexible resources to support your classroom goals. New to …
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May 11
Welcome back to our Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel study! This post features teaching ideas and skill-building strategies for Chapter 2: “The Council with the Munchkins”. Whether you’re teaching the full novel or just pulling pieces for targeted instruction, you’ll find flexible resources to support your classroom goals. If you’re just joining us, be sure …
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May 04
Welcome to the first installment of our free novel study for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Chapter 1: “The Cyclone!” Whether you’re teaching the full novel or using select chapters for skill practice, this post is packed with flexible, classroom-ready ideas. Each chapter includes a summary, targeted teaching strategies, and creative ways to bring the …
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Apr 30
The full The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Book Unit is now available through this series of blog posts. Saving each lesson for a novel study is a great option. Since students are so familiar with this well-loved American classic, most chapters can be stand-alone lessons. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was originally published on May 17, 1900, so …
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