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Forbidden City
* 31 pages
* notes on cultural and historical references, including real persons mentioned in the novel
* a short list of useful resources
* a chart showing the organization of the Communist Party of China
* chapter summaries for the teacher
* questions for the students at three levels, (1) Read About It questions address content, chapter by chapter; (2) Think About It questions are more general and abstract; (3) Write About It questions are creative writing ideas.
* three simple tests with answer keys
Forbidden City Movie:
Click here.Crabbe
*19-pages
* chapter summaries for the teacher
* questions for the students at three levels, (1) Read About It questions address content, chapter by chapter; (2) Think About It questions are more general and abstract; (3) Write About It questions are creative writing ideas.
* four simple tests with answer keys
Zack
* 24-pages
* chapter summaries for the teacher
* questions for the students at three levels, (1) Read About It questions address content, chapter by chapter; (2) Think About It questions are more general and abstract; (3) Write About It questions are creative writing ideas
* three simple tests with answer keys
* suggested research topics
* a section, "Some Thoughts on the Topic of Intolerance," with ideas on how to approach the issues of racism, bigotry, bias, prejudice, and discrimination with your students
* a brief list of Resources used in researching the novel
Death Wind
* 13-pages
* chapter summaries for the teacher
* questions for the students at three levels, (1) Read About It questions address content, chapter by chapter; (2) Think About It questions are more general and abstract; (3) Write About It questions are creative writing ideas
* two simple tests with answer keys
Stones
* 26-pages
* a time line and an author's note on themes
* chapter summaries for the teacher
* questions for the students at three levels, (1) Read About It questions address content, chapter by chapter; (2) Think About It questions are more general and abstract; (3) Write About It questions are creative writing ideas
* three simple tests with answer keys
Throwaway Daughter
* 26-pages
* a note on the narrative structure
* list of characters
* chapter notes for the teacher
* questions for the students at three levels, (1) Read About It questions address content, chapter by chapter; (2) Think About It questions are more general and abstract; (3) Write About It questions are creative writing ideas
* three simple tests with answer keys
* examples of Chinese calligraphy referred to in the novel
* research topics
A Practical, Jargon-Free Guide to Teaching Poetry
* level: grades 7-12
* for experienced practitioners looking for new ideas or approaches
* for teachers new to teaching poetry, whether your degree is in Literature or not
* emphasizes practical suggestions based on experience rather than theory
* contains a glossary of literary terms used in the manual, a list of poems cited in the manual
The Blue Helmet
* 18 pages
* a list of names and an explanation of the epigraphs that begin each Part
* chapter summaries for the teacher
* questions for the students at three levels, (1) Read About It questions address content, chapter by chapter; (2) Think About It questions are more general and abstract; (3) Write About It questions are creative writing ideas.
* three simple tests with answer keys