This Novel-Ties study guide accompanies Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key , the story of a boy who struggles to control his behavior when his prescription medications wear off.

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 Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key is great for guided reading, differentiated reading, and literature circles.