Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri - Novel Study

Bring Daniel Nayeri’s award-winning autobiographical novel to life with this comprehensive 25-page novel study, designed for upper elementary and middle school learners. This resource blends analysis, reflection, and creativity, giving students the tools to explore storytelling, identity, resilience, and the refugee experience with depth and empathy.

What’s Included:

• Summary and noteworthy facts about the novel and its recognition
• Discussion questions to spark thoughtful conversation
• Essay and Short Answer questions for deeper analysis
• Book-specific tips for adults supporting students through sensitive themes
• Story structure basics with information and fill-in-the-blank sheets
• Literary devices with definitions, examples, and practice exercises
• Vocabulary matching and fill-in-the-blank
• Sixteen engaging activities: Going Viral, Text Me Back, Reflections, Perspective, Genre Change, two Advice Columns, Patchwork of Memory, Name Stories, Scheherazade’s Storytelling, Voices of Refugees, From Myth to Modern, Stand Up, Family Portrait Twice, Parallel Journeys, and Patchwork Autobiography
  

Important Note:
This novel study does not include the text of Everything Sad Is Untrue. Please obtain a copy of the book through your library, bookstore, or digital resource.

Everything Sad Is Untrue is written by Daniel Nayeri and published by Levine Querido.