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Free Classroom Resources · The Virginia Mysteries

Teaching Resources.

Everything for using The Virginia Mysteries in your classroom or library — comprehension quizzes, school-wide program guides, and real-history companion links for every book, all in one place.

Programs & guides

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Comprehension Quizzes

Ready-to-print PDF quizzes for every Virginia Mysteries title — great for AR programs and reading checks.

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One Book, One School

A complete school-wide reading program built around Summer of the Woods — videos, activities, trivia, and a promo flyer.

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Virginia Readers’ Choice

Classroom teaching activities for Shadows at Jamestown — primary-source map analysis, word play, journaling, and more.

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SOL Alignment

A full crosswalk to Virginia’s 2025–2026 Standards of Learning — Grade 4 Virginia Studies and English, book by book, with printable one-pagers.

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Author Reading: Chapter 1

Watch Steven read Chapter 1 of Summer of the Woods — a great way to hook reluctant readers before they begin.

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By the book

Resources for every title

Each book page includes its real-history background & research links, a “Visit the History” suggestion, audiobook availability, and where to buy. Pick a book to explore.