After finishing the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, give students a chance to “transmit” a memory of their own with this creative extension project! 

Use these discussion questions to engage your readers and support their comprehension of chapters 18–23 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver.

Before reading S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, use this pre-reading activity to get readers thinking about one of the major themes in the novel: stereotypes.

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 1–8 of Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water.

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 9–14 of Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water. 

Use this final discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapter 15 through the end of Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water.

After completing S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, allow students to connect to the theme of identity with this engaging reflection activity! 

Before reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, use this pre-reading activity to build background knowledge and engagement. 

After reading Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, have students reflect on the novel and record their responses to these post-reading writing prompts!

After completing Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, help learners connect with the book with this community-based extension activity! 

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 8-11 of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Prepare students for reading Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games by having them complete this pre-reading activity!

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Jonas from The Giver.

Use this reading guide to encourage thoughtful discussions about the final chapters of Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games.

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of the next part of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Ponyboy From The Outsiders.

Prepare students for reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind with these research and reflection prompts!

Use this discussion guide to engage learners in meaningful dialogue after they've read chapters 14–18 of Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games. 

Use this discussion guide to help readers reflect on chapters 12–17 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver. 

Use this discussion guide to help readers reflect on chapters 6–11 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver. 

After reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, challenge students to think about the symbolism of the costumes in the novel and get creative!

Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development by asking questions as they read the first chapters of A Night to Remember by Walter Lord.

Students consider the ethics of exploring a maritime memorial in this extension activity for Walter Lord's A Night to Remember.

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 12–15 and the epilogue of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.