The Maze Runner by James Dashner – Novel Study & Comprehension Workbook | Middle School ELA. Engage your students with this comprehensive novel study for The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Designed for middle years classrooms, this resource supports students in developing strong comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical skills while exploring a fast-paced dystopian text they won’t want to put down.
This resource includes a wide range of structured activities that guide students through the novel, helping them track key events, analyse characters, and explore important themes such as survival, identity, memory, and control. Perfect for independent reading, whole-class study, or literature circles.
What’s Included in this Maze Runner Novel Study:
Pre-reading statements to activate prior knowledge and spark discussion
Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions (recall, inferential, and personal response)
Vocabulary tasks to build understanding of key terms and language
Character analysis activities
Theme exploration tasks
Creative and reflective response activities
Extension tasks for deeper thinking
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Clear, structured questions that build comprehension and confidence
Encourages higher-order thinking and meaningful discussion
Minimal prep – print and teach
Suitable for a range of abilities in Years 7–9
Supports both individual and group work
This High School Novel Study is Perfect For:
Whole-class novel studies
Literature circles
Relief/substitute teacher lessons
Homework or independent work
Help your students navigate the mystery of the Glade while building essential literacy skills with this engaging and practical resource.
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Years 8-11
42 pages
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