The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - Novel Study

 

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a great way for Middle School students to explore themes of compassion, friendship, mental and physical health and how nature is transformative.

Here are the questions for The Secret Garden. I have included critical thinking, theme exploration, character analysis, literary analysis, writing prompts, extension activities and Christian application.

This classic story gives students so much to ponder on!

I hope that you enjoy it!

Blessings,

Natalie

The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit - Chapter 10 - "The Terrible Secret"

 

*** my apologies to the first people that downloaded these questions. I have fixed them now***

In Chapter 10, "The Terrible Secret," Bobbie discovers a shocking truth about her father's absence. Bobbie, reflecting on this, decides to question her mother about her father's whereabouts.

Bobbie is heartbroken by the revelation but feels a renewed sense of purpose. She decides that she must do everything she can to help her family.

There are some great themes in this chapter and opportunities for younger students to think about being in Bobbie's shoes.

Here are the questions based on The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit - Chapter 10 - "The Terrible Secret". They include literary analysis, critical thinking questions, short writing prompts, Christian application and extension activities. 

Blessings,

Natalie

Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner

 

A great true story to explore with your middle school students is Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner.

Though it is a picture book, it is still applicable to this age level. There are much to explore, especially around the theme of loyalty. 

Here is the handout for Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog. I have included critical thinking questions, literary analysis, writing prompts, extension activities and Christian application.

I hope that you enjoy this story.

Blessings,

Natalie

Fatty Legs - Pick and Choose Literature Study

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Fatty Legs Pick and Choose Literature Study 

Fatty Legs shares about a time in Canadian history when there were Residential Schools for Aboriginal students. These schools took Aboriginal students far away from their families, their language and their culture. Fatty Legs is a true story about a young Aboriginal girl who attends a residential school. It is an opportunity to learn about her experience first hand. I hope that it will be both challenging and enlightening to you! This is a ‘pick and choose’ literature study, has many cross-curricular opportunities, so I suggest that you choose the activities that interest you the most. Blessings, Natalie