Amplify ELA (6-8)
Amplify ELA Novel Guides
This is the perfect time to get lost in a great book—and find other people to discuss it with. Download these novel studies (either teacher-led or independent student versions) and our guidelines for launching your own virtual book club. Each guide includes writing prompts and creative projects, such as producing independent response videos, and much more. All titles are commonly available through public library apps or for purchase on Amazon.com.
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The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild
About the Book...
In The Call of the Wild, Jack London tells the story of Buck, a dog who is kidnapped from his tranquil California home and forced to pull a sled in the Yukon Territory. The harshness of the terrain and the brutality of his human and canine co-travelers force Buck to confront his own wild nature. He begins to hear promptings from deep within himself, promptings that call him to a life long since forgotten.
Student Guide The Call of The Wild 7th.pdfTeacher Guide The Call of the Wild 7th.pdf
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
About the Book...
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly chronicles the lives and careers of several African American women in the fields of aeronautics and mathematics during the Space Race era. Against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement and the Cold War, these women overcame racial and gender discrimination to reach the very top of their professions, changing the world in the process.
Student Hidden Figures 7th and 8th.pdfTeacher Guide Hidden Figures 7th and 8th.pdf
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
About the Book...
The Hate U Give tells the story of Starr Carter, a 16-year-old black teen who lives in an under-served urban community and attends a wealthy suburban prep school. When she witnesses a police shooting that kills her unarmed friend, Starr must decide how much to speak out and to whom. This book addresses many important and complex topics, including friendship, community, identity, institutional racism, and police brutality. Some of the subject matter is sensitive, and the language includes slang, profanity, and references to violence, drugs, and sex.
Student Guide The Hate You Give 8th.pdfTeacher Guide The Hate You Give 8th.pdf