This Novel-Ties study guide accompanies Journey to Jo'burg, the story of Naledi and her brother who go to Johannesburg to find Mma. They learn firsthand about the painful struggle for freedom that is taking place there.

This Novel-Ties guide is a teacher/student literature unit organized in chapter-by-chapter format. There are pre-reading activities, vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, writing activities, literary devices, graphic organizers, cross-curricular connections, and post-reading activities. A summary and answer key are provided for the teacher.

The Novel-Ties study guide for Journey to Jo'burg is great for guided reading, differentiated reading, and literature circles.