Scott Westerfeld, Uglies
Lesson plans and teaching resources


The author's official site.


Students work with context, structure, sound, and reference to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.


A variety of reading strategies to use with the novel, including Question-Answer-Response and Guided Imagery.


This digital booktalk (1:49) could serve as part of a prereading activity. Follow links to video booktalk for Pretties and The Specials .


Ten discussion questions written by the author.


This 5-page Book Discussion kit from the Chicago Public Library requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.


This digital booktalk (1:09) can serve as a prereading activity.