There's no shortage of food for thought in Lauren DeStefano's new post-apocalyptic, dystopian novel, Wither. We've compiled some essay topics and project ideas to get you started, but the sky's the limit on this one! Essay ideas Imagine Rhine's kidnapping from her brother Rowan's point of view. How does he discover she's been taken? What does he... Continue Reading →
Wither by Lauren DeStefano: Essay & Project Ideas
There's no shortage of food for thought in Lauren DeStefano's new post-apocalyptic, dystopian novel, Wither. We've compiled some essay topics and project ideas to get you started, but the sky's the limit on this one! Essay ideas Imagine Rhine's kidnapping from her brother Rowan's point of view. How does he discover she's been taken? What does he... Continue Reading →
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen: Classroom Ideas
There is so much to love about Sara Gruen's Water For Elephants, from the lush and magical setting of a 1930s circus, to the sweeping forbidden romance, to the heartbreaking recollections of narrator Jacob Jankowski. But besides offering a sweep-you-off-your-feet reading experience (and a highly-anticipated movie adaptation late this month), there are plenty of opportunities... Continue Reading →
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen: Classroom Ideas
There is so much to love about Sara Gruen's Water For Elephants, from the lush and magical setting of a 1930s circus, to the sweeping forbidden romance, to the heartbreaking recollections of narrator Jacob Jankowski. But besides offering a sweep-you-off-your-feet reading experience (and a highly-anticipated movie adaptation late this month), there are plenty of opportunities... Continue Reading →
Desires of the Dead by Kim Derting: Essay & Project Ideas
All this month we've been featuring The Body Finder and Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting. Both are a fantastic blend of crime thriller and paranormal romance. Below, you'll find some thought-provoking prompts and project ideas to use in the classroom or for your own writing projects. Essay ideas: Some investigators actually use mediums/psychics... Continue Reading →
Desires of the Dead by Kim Derting: Essay & Project Ideas
All this month we've been featuring The Body Finder and Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting. Both are a fantastic blend of crime thriller and paranormal romance. Below, you'll find some thought-provoking prompts and project ideas to use in the classroom or for your own writing projects. Essay ideas: Some investigators actually use mediums/psychics... Continue Reading →
Jane Eyre: Classroom Tools for Students & Teachers
Though we tend to focus on new YA literature here at Novel Novice, we also can't help but bring things back to the classics from time to time. With the upcoming new movie adaptation of Jane Eyre, this is the perfect time to talk about Charlotte Bronte's novel. We recently told you about an AMAZING... Continue Reading →
Jane Eyre: Classroom Tools for Students & Teachers
Though we tend to focus on new YA literature here at Novel Novice, we also can't help but bring things back to the classics from time to time. With the upcoming new movie adaptation of Jane Eyre, this is the perfect time to talk about Charlotte Bronte's novel. We recently told you about an AMAZING... Continue Reading →
Prom & Prejudice: Lesson Plans, Essay & Project Ideas
One of the things we love most about Elizabeth Eulberg's Prom & Prejudice is that it offers countless opportunities to further explore Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. And since Austen's novel is such a staple in so many English classrooms, here's a perfect opportunity to relate a new, contemporary novel to your school work. We've... Continue Reading →
Prom & Prejudice: Lesson Plans, Essay & Project Ideas
One of the things we love most about Elizabeth Eulberg's Prom & Prejudice is that it offers countless opportunities to further explore Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. And since Austen's novel is such a staple in so many English classrooms, here's a perfect opportunity to relate a new, contemporary novel to your school work. We've... Continue Reading →
