Teach Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Among the Hidden with this complete, no-prep novel study resource. With over 150 pages of standards-based activities, worksheets, quizzes, tests, and projects, this 6+ week unit is fully classroom-tested by more than 2,000 teachers and holds a 4.9/5 star rating. Available in both printable and digital versions, this bundle is perfect for in-person, hybrid, or distance learning — saving you hours of prep while giving students a deeper understanding of this powerful dystopian novel.

Why Teachers Love This

• Over 150 pages of comprehensive, ready-to-use resources
• Flexible — works for whole-class instruction, lit circles, or independent study
• Engages students with real-world connections (propaganda, censorship, grief, justice)
• Builds literary analysis skills while strengthening vocabulary and writing
• Provides assessments, rubrics, and pacing guides for a complete unit plan
• Tested by 1,600+ teachers with consistently outstanding feedback

What’s Inside

• Pre-Reading & Informational Texts: Haddix biography, genre study (sci-fi, fantasy, dystopia), propaganda/censorship articles, grief and loss article, anticipation/reflection activities
• Reading Resources: active reading foldable, note-taking organizers, comprehension and study questions by chapter, chapter quizzes, novel summary
• Character Study Tools: inference practice, character traits organizers, character comparison activities, 12 journal/discussion prompts
• Literary Analysis Lessons: tone and mood practice, theme, text-to-self and text-to-world connections
• Vocabulary & Language Support: vocabulary lists (with/without definitions), glossary of idioms and expressions, two crossword reviews, vocabulary quizzes
• Assessments & Teacher Tools: final test (matching, T/F, multiple choice, short response), 6-week pacing guide, rubrics, answer key

Teacher Feedback

I love a great book study! This one is amazing! I took the time up front to make all of my students workbooks and bind them . . . we then deep dove into the book from all levels - so much fun...So much learning was happening authentically! - Just Beachy

I loved this resource! There were lots of activities in it that kept my students engaged. I really appreciated the variety of learning styles and zero prep work on my end. - Jeri M.

I have taught this book for many years and was looking for something new and so glad I found this. The work was engaging and challenging. Really enjoyed the journaling that went with as it allowed me to get know my students a bit more. - Tracy M.

This is one of the most complete literature guides I have ever used! It made instruction of this novel and related reading skills much easier to teach, as well as so much more in-depth. - Sarah Q.

Absolutely the best novel study guide I have ever purchased. There are so many academic assignments to fit the needs of all my students. Saved me so much time! – Earl M.

This was an excellent literature guide. I enjoyed every minute of it. It was easy to print and go, and had a very thorough study of an awesome book. I highly recommend it! - Mandi B.

Amazing work. Well thought out. I wish I had found it earlier! You definitely want time to read everything and do a comprehensive plan before you start the unit. Next year's unit will be awesome because I will have had experience with this novel study. - Penny K.

Excellent resource. There is so much to select from in this packet. You will never to be sorry you purchased it! - Nancy B.

How to Use It

• As a complete novel study for whole-class instruction
• In literature circles or small groups with structured activities and discussion
• As independent study for advanced readers or distance learning
• To differentiate with a wide variety of flexible activities and scaffolds
• For substitute or emergency lesson plans with ready-to-print resources
• To reinforce comprehension and critical thinking with built-in assessments and projects

Why It Works

This Among the Hidden unit works because it blends literary analysis, real-world connections, and rigorous comprehension activities into one complete package. Students explore themes of censorship, identity, and justice while strengthening vocabulary, writing, and discussion skills. Teachers save countless hours with pre-made lessons, assessments, and pacing support — making this one of the most trusted and effective ways to teach Haddix’s bestselling novel.