Little Women Discussion, Jo Crosses the Hedge

Use the character notes before the novel, the discussion guides with each chapter and the response sheets after the book. The answer keys show model quotations for each question.

Study the hedge between two homes and what Jo's wish to cross it shows about her. The directions on the page read: Read the passage closely. You will answer questions about it on the next page. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade novel studies, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

The set has 8 worksheets on Louisa May Alcott's novel. It includes pre-reading character notes, three discussion guides, a whole-book response, a quote response on Jo March, a reflection on Marmee's advice and a symbolism chart about dresses.

Yes. All 8 worksheets have an answer key, so students and teachers can check quoted evidence and written responses.

Students read printed passages from Chapters One, Three, Five, Eight, Fifteen and Thirty-Six, plus a passage set at Plumfield.

Students practice analyzing characters and setting, working out a theme, interpreting symbols such as clothing and supporting every answer with quoted words from the passage.