This standards-based instructional guide for literature will help support students as they read the novel The Hundred Dresses, an inspirational story of a Polish girl who is bullied by her classmates for wearing the same dress every day. Using the engaging activities and lessons, students will learn how to use close reading techniques, respond to text-dependent questions, analyze the text to determine meaning, make summaries, and more. This invaluable resource is key to supporting the rich exploration of literature in today's classrooms.