Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly is chock-full of great topics that can be used in the classroom in various subjects (more on that tomorrow) -- but the text alone offers plenty to discuss. Lucky for us, the folks at Random House have put together a superb Teacher's/Reader's Guide for Revolution to help get you started. The... Continue Reading →
The following discussion/essay questions come from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt -- we couldn't have done better ourselves. I do have one question to add to these, however: Why is it important to discuss this subject/book? Why is Annexed so important now? Where is the line between dredging up the past and learning from history? __________ Discussion Points... Continue Reading →
The following discussion/essay questions come from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt -- we couldn't have done better ourselves. I do have one question to add to these, however: Why is it important to discuss this subject/book? Why is Annexed so important now? Where is the line between dredging up the past and learning from history? __________ Discussion Points... Continue Reading →
One of our favorite things to do here at Novel Novice is find ways to incorporate the books we love -- namely contemporary YA fiction -- into classroom environments. That way, you can use a really great, fun book for your homework -- and maybe your teachers can be inspired to use these books in... Continue Reading →
One of our favorite things to do here at Novel Novice is find ways to incorporate the books we love -- namely contemporary YA fiction -- into classroom environments. That way, you can use a really great, fun book for your homework -- and maybe your teachers can be inspired to use these books in... Continue Reading →
There's good news and bad news. First, the good news: CLOCKWORK ANGEL IS OUT TOMORROW!! Now, the bad news: Our month-long celebration of all things Shadowhunter is almost over. 😦 Since many of you have just returned to school (or are going to soon) here are some essay/creative writing ideas and Clockwork Angel-related projects. Essay/writing... Continue Reading →
There's good news and bad news. First, the good news: CLOCKWORK ANGEL IS OUT TOMORROW!! Now, the bad news: Our month-long celebration of all things Shadowhunter is almost over. 😦 Since many of you have just returned to school (or are going to soon) here are some essay/creative writing ideas and Clockwork Angel-related projects. Essay/writing... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow's the big day! Are you excited? Going to a midnight release?! Once you've calmed down a bit, you can put your creative energies to good use with our essay prompts and project ideas. Teachers -- feel free to use any of these! (But if you do, let us know so we can feature your work!)... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow's the big day! Are you excited? Going to a midnight release?! Once you've calmed down a bit, you can put your creative energies to good use with our essay prompts and project ideas. Teachers -- feel free to use any of these! (But if you do, let us know so we can feature your work!)... Continue Reading →
So you've finished Sea by Heidi R. Kling but you're still so pumped about the book that you can't move on to something else yet. Here are some project ideas and essay prompts to help you focus that creative energy. PROJECTS Planning on a summer road trip? Disney with the fam? Even a trip to... Continue Reading →
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