Category: Free Novel Studies

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!

The Secret Garden Chapter 23

The Secret Garden Chapter 23

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 23 “Magic” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 23 “Magic” is 24 minutes 20 seconds in length. Handouts …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=5152

The Secret Garden Chapter 22

The Secret Garden Chapter 22

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 22 “When the Sun Went Down” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 22 “When the Sun Went Down” …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=5150

The Secret Garden Chapter 21

The Secret Garden Chapter 21

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 21 “Ben Weatherstaff” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 21 “Ben Weatherstaff” is 19 minutes 49 seconds in …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=5148

The Secret Garden – Rose Craft

The Secret Garden Easy Rose Craft

Students will enjoy creating this beautiful yet super easy rose craft. The rose may be used as a simple craft or used to teach dozens of skills. Teaching Ideas Cover for Writings for The Secret Garden Give students a series of writing prompts. The writings may be turned into a book using the rose as …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=5595

The Secret Garden Chapter 20

The Secret Garden Chapter 20

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 20 “I Shall Live Forever-And Ever-And Ever” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 20 “I Shall Live Forever-And …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=5145

The Secret Garden Chapter 19

The Secret Garden Chapter 19

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 19 “It Has Come!” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 19 “It Has Come!” is 19 minutes 10 …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=5143

The Secret Garden Chapter 18

The Secret Garden Chapter 18

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 18 “Tha’ Munnot Waste No Time!” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 18 “Tha’ Munnot Waste No Time” …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://bookunitsteacher.com/wp/?p=5140