Study Guides and Lesson Plans for
"The Midwife's Apprentice"

In medieval England, a nameless, homeless girl is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife, and in spite of obstacles and hardship, eventually gains the three things she most wants: a full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.

Reading level: Ages 9-12
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Complete lesson plans for teaching The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman. Includes introduction to the unit, unit objectives, reading assignments, unit outline, study questions (short answer), study/quiz questions (multiple choice), vocabulary worksheets, daily lessons planned, related nonfiction reading assignment, oral reading evaluation, biographical info about the author, three detailed writing assignments (inform, persuade, personal opinion), vocabulary review games & activities, unit review games & activities, at least one group activity assignment, discussion questions on all levels (factual, critical, interpretive, personal response), 2 short answer unit tests, 2 multiple choice unit tests, 1 advanced short answer unit test, unit and vocabulary crossword puzzles, unit and vocabulary extra worksheets & games, bulletin board ideas, ready-to-copy student materials, answer keys, and more! 143 pages.

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Everything You Need for Successful Literature Circles That Get Kids Thinking, Talking, Writing‹and Loving Literature This one-of-a-kind guide to running literature circles, based on Newbery Medal Winner "Bud, Not Buddy," shows teachers how to organize small discussion groups that work. Includes stimulating questions and writing prompts that motivate students to think and respond thoughtfully. As students dive into lively discussions, they learn to identify themes, analyze vocabulary, recognize the author's craft, and respond meaningfully to the text. 32 pages.