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 17

The Secret Garden Chapter 17

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 17 “A Tantrum” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 17 “A Tantrum” is 13 minutes 09 seconds in …

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The Secret Garden Chapter 16

The Secret Garden Chapter 16

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 16 “I Won’t Said Mary” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 16 “I Won’t Said Mary” is 12 …

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The Secret Garden Chapter 15

The Secret Garden Chapter 15

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 15 “Nest Building” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 15 “Nest Building” is 20 minutes 27 seconds in …

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The Secret Garden Chapter 14

The Secret Garden Chapter 14

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 14 ” A Young Rajah” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 14 “A Young Rajah” is 24 minutes 4 …

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The Secret Garden Chapter 13

The Secret Garden Chapter 13

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 13 “I am Colin” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 13 “I am Colin” is 23 minutes 13 …

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The Secret Garden Chapter 12

The Secret Garden Chapter 12

Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 12 “Might I Have a Bit of Earth?” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 12 “Might I Have …

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The Secret Garden Chapter 11

The Secret Garden Chapter 11

Chapter 11 The Nest of the Missel Thrush Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 11 “The Nest of the Missel Thrush” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. Handouts for The Secret …

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