Literature

This document supports the teaching of The Pearl by John Steinbeck with chapter-specific notes and discussion questions. Download the document now or read it below. ... Read More

This document supports the teaching of The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy with chapter-specific notes and discussion questions. Download the document now or read it below. ... Read More

This document supports the teaching of Blood Brothers by Elias Chacour with chapter-specific notes and discussion questions. Download the document now or read it below. ... Read More

Many teachers lean heavily on post-reading questions to enable students to evaluate literature. Too often, suggests Sharon, we skip over pre-reading exercises. She shares pre-reading activities that p... Read More

Geared toward middle school and high school, this session examines reasons for and methods of teaching Pilgrim’s Progress.

These questions, comments and suggested activities can stimulate deep engagement with the story of Amos Fortune’s life in a way that cultivates insight and wisdom. The questions follow the story pa... Read More

When reading novels authors present readers with two distinct types of characters: Positive examples and negative examples. Both are useful for character development and moral instruction. Positive e... Read More

These journal prompts invite students to consider the ways different personalities express truth. When is it appropriate to be direct? When is it not? Students also write their thanks to those who hav... Read More

You believe something that is false. While this reality is disconcerting, acknowledging our limited understanding should encourage humility and faith in God's power to reveal. In this journal prompt, ... Read More

What do you want on your gravestone? What songs should be sung at your funeral? In this journal prompt, students consider death through the story of Christian. Download this document now or read it... Read More