Introduction to Theme 5:



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A Novel Study — The Middle of Everywhere


You have chosen to complete Theme 5, which is a novel study on the book The Middle of Everywhere instead of
Theme 6, which is a novel study with a choice of novels to read.

In this theme, you will reflect upon the elements that make up fictional stories, think about how to read and respond to a novel, preview The Middle of Everywhere, and complete an activity to prepare you for the story. As the lessons continue, you will explore many of the ideas put forth in the novel, review the elements once again, and look at each of the elements as they apply to The Middle of Everywhere.

To end this theme, you will reflect upon what you have read in a final activity of your choice!

This theme includes five lessons:


  • Lesson 21 — Getting Ready to Read the Novel
  • Lesson 22 — Chapters 1 – 9
  • Lesson 23 — Chapters 10 – 18
  • Lesson 24 — Chapters 19 – 28
  • Lesson 25 — Drawing the Reader into the Novel