SuperSummary

SuperSummary is committed to helping readers of all levels get the most out of books. We provide high-quality literature guides and teaching resources for a wide range of fiction and nonfiction titles. SuperSummary literature guides, lesson-planning materials, and assessments feature:

• Chapter-by-chapter summaries and critical analyses
• Analysis of major characters, themes, symbols, motifs, and important quotations
• Multiple-choice and short-answer quiz questions for mixed difficulty levels
• Essay & discussion topics to provide direction for book reports, papers, and classroom conversations
• Flexible-use vocabulary lists for building engaging classroom activities and assessments
• And suggested further reading and multimedia resources to help students draw real-world connections and bring books to life

SuperSummary literature guides and teaching materials are developed and written by: current and former ELA teachers and curriculum designers at the middle school, high school, and college level. In every resource, we strive to promote close reading, intellectual rigor, and awareness of real-world context. Our teacher resources also:

• Function as formative assessment tools as readers proceed through the book unit.
• Help you prompt students to find evidence and support in the text and employ critical thinking skills.
• Can be utilized as summative assessment tools after the completion of the chapter set or book.
• Are perfect for building character, plot, theme and motif, or vocabulary-focused flashcards and quizzes—as well as lesson planning and unit design!

What our customers have to say …

“My students are having more meaningful and rich conversations about the text—they are discovering more about the characters, plot and even the author's craft.” -La Rita V., middle school teacher

“I needed a quick clarification of my own understanding of a novel before discussing it with my students. SuperSummary guides are easy to maneuver—everything is labeled and well-organized.” -Stella I., high school teacher

Our talented team of in-house writers comprises seasoned authors, linguists, theologians, philosophers, and educators holding advanced degrees, such as MAs, MFAs, and PhDs, from Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NYU, MIT and other prestigious institutions. They draw on years of experience as classroom teachers, university professors, tutors, test prep coaches, and curriculum writers for major U.S. school districts.

SuperSummary was founded in 2010 in San Francisco, California. We offer more than 2,000 literature study guides on classics and contemporary titles for readers of all ages from middle grade up.

We hope you enjoy reading—and teaching—with us!