A Study Guide for The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury

A Study Guide for The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury

Explore world cultures and the value of friendship in Ray Bradbury's classic novel. You may choose to use the vocabulary builders for select chapters, or the entire book. Chapter summaries and discussion questions will guide students through an engaging reading experience. Writing and art activities will re-enforce main ideas and keep struggling readers engaged.

This resource includes:

• Character list
• Activities
• Writing Exercises
• Vocabulary Lists for each chapter
• Vocabulary Tests and Keys for each chapter
• Chapter Summaries
• Discussion Questions

While the target grade level may be 7th grade, advanced readers in lower grades, as well as much older readers, will enjoy this book. The topic of death is approached carefully with the departed depicted as our common ancestors. There are elements of suspense, but like all of Bradbury's writing, there are not elements of gore.

Note that this resource is for the original novel and not the animated film of the same title.