• Author Biography and corresponding questions on author Christopher Paul Curtis
• Anticipation/Reaction Guide Pre-Reading and Post-Reading reflection
• Historical Context Notes on The Great Depression
• Notes on the Elements of Fiction
• Vocabulary Lists With and Without Definitions
• Defined list of Allusions and Terms found within the novel
• Standards Focus Activities on Figurative Language, Narrator and Point of View, Elements of Plot, Symbolism, Punctuation, Capitalization and Spelling, Characterization, and Theme
• Assessment Preparation Activities on Word Origins, Context Clues, Synonyms and Antonyms, Identifying Parts of Speech, Shades of Meaning: Connotation/Denotation, Dependent and Independent Clauses, Verbs and Verb Tense Agreement,
• Reading Review Crossword Puzzle
• Vocabulary Review Crossword Puzzle
• Quizzes Every Three Chapters
• Two Final Test Versions, one entirely Multiple Choice
• Novel Summary
• Complete list of Pre-Reading and Post-Reading Ideas and Activities
• Essay/Writing Ideas and Prompts
• Project and Response to Literature Rubrics
• Complete Answer Key   

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