Teaching Stargirl

You might not expect deep philosophy from a book called Stargirl, but we all know not to judge a book by its title.

In this guide you will find

• a lesson analyzing the novel's narrative technique and point of view.
• discussion questions on bullying and social rules.
• reading quizzes to be sure students know Stargirl didn't come from outer space like Starmen Jeff Bridges or David Bowie.

Our teaching guide reaches for the stars.

What's Inside Shmoop's Literature Teaching Guides

Shmoop is a labor of love from folks who love to teach. Our teaching guides will help you supplement in-classroom learning with fun, engaging, and relatable learning materials that bring literature to life.

Inside each guide you'll find quizzes, activity ideas, discussion questions, and more—all written by experts and designed to save you time. Here are the deets on what you get with your teaching guide:

• 13-18 Common Core-aligned activities to complete in class with your students, including detailed instructions for you and your students. 
• Discussion and essay questions for all levels of students.
• Reading quizzes for every chapter, act, or part of the text.
• Resources to help make the book feel more relevant to your 21st-century students.
• A note from Shmoop's teachers to you, telling you what to expect from teaching the text and how you can overcome the hurdles.

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