Nancy Farmer
A Girl Named Disaster, The Sea of Trolls, and other books

Making Personal and Cultural Connections Using A Girl Named Disaster, book by Nancy Farmer
Reading skills and cross-curricular connections: these standards-based lessons address multiple intelligences and are designed for grades 6-8. Follow the links for supporting handouts.

A Girl Named Disaster
Students use a KWL chart and other graphic organizers to focus on the informational qualities of the text.

The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
Summary and 8 discussion questions.

The House of the Scorpion
This reading group guide includes discussion questions and ideas for postreading activities.

The House of the Scorpion Digital Booktalk
This short video could serve as a prereading activity.

The Sea of Trolls
Summary, analysis, teaching ideas, vocabulary, and rubrics. Access to this 13-page document requires MS-Word or compatible application.

The Sea of Trolls
Summary, pre-reading questions, discussion topics, and ideas for post-reading activities.