holes

Presents a reproducible study guide with activities to use in conjunction with the novel "Holes" for the middle school classroom, and contains story summary, background information on the author, vocabulary, critical thinking, and comprehension skills.

Presents resources for teaching "Holes," the story of a boy who begins a journey of self-discovery after being sent to a juvenile detention center where he is forced to dig holes, including a summary, a profile of the author, pre-reading and culminating activities, and vocabulary exercises, discussion questions, and activities for each chapter.

A literature unit for use with "Holes, " featuring sample lesson plans, pre- and post-reading activities, a biographical sketch of the author, a book summary, vocabulary lists and activities, chapter study guides with quizzes and projects, book report and research ideas, and options for unit tests.