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School Stories Educators Guide

Middle Grade Must-Haves

Check out these resources and book suggestions from Random House Children’s Books.

Lead guided reading discussions, literature circles, book clubs or whole-class lessons with the activities and conversation-starters found in this educator guide. You’ll also find great ideas for extension activities to supplement student learning. There are independent and group learning opportunities, as well as prompts and questions to inspire real-world connections. Activities are aligned to Common Core Standards.*

*Common Core Standards-aligned activities may be adapted to fit your classroom and student population.

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The Friendship War

The Friendship War

Author: Andrew Clements

ATOS Book Level: 5

Lexile: 770L

Fountas & Pinnell: U

Curriculum Tag:
Realistic Fiction

An accidental new fad at school suddenly comes between two friends: Grace and Ellie. Grace enlists the help of a classmate to put a stop to the fad once and for all to save her friendship with Ellie – but will it work?

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Operation Frog Effect

Operation Frog Effect

Author: Sarah Scheerger

Lexile: 680L

Fountas & Pinnell: W

Curriculum Tags:
Realistic Fiction
Multiple Points of View

This is what happens when eight students take an assignment a little too far and the result gets their teacher in trouble. Operation Frog Effect is told from eight perspectives in inventive ways such as a graphic novel and a movie script.

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Jake the Fake Keeps It Real

Jake the Fake Keeps It Real

Authors: Craig Robinson and Adam Mansbach

Illustrator: Keith Knight

ATOS Book Level: 5.4

Lexile: 870L

Fountas & Pinnell: W

Jake fakes his way into the Music and Art Academy for the Gifted and Talented. There’s one big hurdle: he can’t play an instrument, and his art skills are nonexistent. This jokester will have to think of something quick.

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More Middle Grade Page-Turners

If your students enjoyed The Friendship War, Operation Frog Effect and Jake the Fake Keeps It Real, try these books that share the themes of facing the challenges of growing up, conflicts with peers, and understanding multiple perspectives.

The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary

The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary

Author: Laura Shovan

ATOS Book Level: 4.7

Lexile: NP

Fountas & Pinnell: T

Curriculum Tags:
Novels in Verse
Realistic Fiction

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The Perfect Score

The Perfect Score

Author: Rob Buyea

ATOS Book Level: 4.7

Lexile: 710L

Fountas & Pinnell: Y

Curriculum Tag:
Realistic Fiction

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Because of Mr. Terupt

Because of Mr. Terupt

Author: Rob Buyea

ATOS Book Level: 3.7

Lexile: 560L

Fountas & Pinnell: Y

Curriculum Tags:
Cause & Effect (Text Structure)
Multiple Points of View
Realistic Fiction

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The Loser’s Club

The Losers Club

Author: Andrew Clements

ATOS Book Level: 5.5

Lexile: 860L

Fountas & Pinnell: T

Curriculum Tags:
Bullying
Realistic Fiction

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Wonder

Wonder

Author: R. J. Palacio

ATOS Book Level: 4.8

Lexile: 790L

Fountas & Pinnell: V

Curriculum Tags:
Cause & Effect (Text Structure)
Multiple Points of View
Overcoming Adversity (Literacy Theme)

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