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A reading comprehension and vocabulary novel-study unit / book companion for 'The Sign of the Beaver' (Elizabeth George Speare), guiding students chapter-by-chapter through comprehension questions and vocabulary building.
Includes: 13 chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension question sets ('Reading #1' through 'Reading #13'), each covering setting/character/plot questions plus 5…
A novel-study book companion for Gary Paulsen's 'Lawn Boy', combining ELA reading/vocabulary work with entrepreneurship/economics themes, usable in print or as Google Slides.
Includes: Digital Directions PDF (Google Slides setup instructions) · 37-page Student Edition workbook (per-chapter vocabulary, relationship analysis, predictions pages; sample shows Chapter 1) · 17-page Teacher Plans PDF (aims, procedures, vocabulary with definitions/page refs, assessment prompts, extension 'create your own business' activity)
Guides students through a novel study for "Kate's Mountain and Beyond," organized into PowerPoint sections per chapter range for constructed-response reading comprehension.
Includes: 6 PowerPoint chapter-section files (1-4, 5-7, 8-13, 14-22, 23-30, 31-37) · End of Unit PowerPoint · Grade Sheet.xlsx
Mice At Center Ice (Novel Study) Gr. 5-6 Mice At Center Ice (Novel Study) Gr. 5-6 is a resource designed to encourage a love for reading in fifth and sixth-grade students, while promoting skill development in various language arts areas. About the Story: The brave mouse Benny the Bullet leads an adventure alongside his Mouse Hockey…
Fill in graphic-organizer pages identifying characters, sequencing 11 plot points, describing 6 settings, describing the conflict, identifying themes, and recording personal reflections.
Includes: character graphic organizers (Fern, Avery, Mr./Mrs. Arable, Wilbur, Goose, Templeton, Mr. Zuckerman, Charlotte, Lurvy, Dr. Dorian, Henry Fussy) · 11 plot-point organizer pages · 6 setting organizer pages
Owls In The Family (Novel Study) Gr. 4-7: An Excellent Teaching Resource This teaching resource, aimed at Grade 4 to Grade 5 classrooms, focuses on language arts curriculum, particularly literature studies. It is based on the spirited novel by Farley Mowat, featuring a tale of exploration, discovery and learning life lessons. Narrative…
Read two chapters per day (independently or aloud), watch a related video, complete a chapter quiz, review vocabulary words, complete before-reading and KWL worksheets, and do a related drawing/craft activity each day.
Includes: 5-day lesson plan grid (video/reading/worksheet/activity per day, covering chapters 1-10) · before-reading prediction worksheet · KWL worksheet
The Flunking Of Joshua T. Bates (Novel Study) Gr. 3-4: An invaluable teaching resource for educators with students in the grade three and four band, within the Language Arts curriculum area. This novel study centres around 'Joshua', a boy repeating grade three. The narrative lends itself to teaching life skills like self-esteem and…
Includes: cover page
Fill in graphic-organizer pages identifying characters, sequencing 11 plot points, describing 6 settings, describing the conflict, identifying themes, recording personal reflections, and working with vocabulary.
Includes: character graphic organizers (Fern, Avery, Mr./Mrs. Arable, Wilbur, Goose, Templeton, Mr. Zuckerman, Charlotte, Lurvy, Dr. Dorian, Henry Fussy) · 11 plot-point organizer pages · 6 setting organizer pages
Study figurative-language definition posters, read short passages from the novel, underline the figurative language used, determine its meaning, and explain why the author included it; also fill out a chart with examples found while reading.
Includes: figurative language definition posters (simile, hyperbole, personification, metaphor, idiom) · 'How Do You Figure?' practice sheets organized by chapter ranges (1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-end) · Finding Figurative Language charts for use while reading
3-6: An indispensable teaching resource tailored towards educators who aim to immerse their grade 3 to grade 6 students in Canadian pioneer life, as portrayed through the experiences of young Willie Adams and his family. Developed around the 'Lamplighter' novel, this resource aims to offer both educators and students a truly enriching…
Read assigned chapters (independently or read-aloud), complete pre-reading and KWL worksheets, answer chapter comprehension quiz questions, learn and illustrate vocabulary words, and complete a related drawing activity each day.
Includes: 5-day lesson plan grid (video, reading, worksheets/discussion, activity) · pre-reading prediction worksheet · KWL worksheet
Answer chapter comprehension questions, complete vocabulary and language exercises, solve crossword puzzles, and complete writing/creativity tasks for each chapter grouping (e.g. Chapters 1-2, 3-4, 5-6); track spelling words on a spelling word list/graph; complete an evaluation section.
Includes: Unit overview · Evaluation section · Spelling word list
Mr. Popper's Penguins (Novel Study) Gr. 5-6 Overview Mr. Popper's Penguins (Novel Study) Gr. 5-6 is a comprehensive teaching resource which simplistically yet effectively integrates numerous subject areas into the novel reading experience of students in grades 5 and 6. The Story Line The tale is about Mr.Popper who, with his small…
Watch assigned videos, read book chapters (independently or read aloud), complete 'Know/Want to know' sections of a KWL worksheet, take chapter quizzes, practice vocabulary words, complete optional extra worksheets, and do related activities (e.g., draw a pirate, draw a pirate ship); optionally create a class podcast as a unit-long…
Includes: 5-day lesson plan (video, reading, worksheets/discussion, activity per day) · KWL worksheet · chapter quizzes
My Teacher Is An Alien (Novel Study) Gr. 4-7: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource Engage students in Grade 4 through Grade 7 in an adventure with Bruce Coville’s thrilling tale about alien invasions and student detectives with the unique book companion "My Teacher Is An Alien (Novel Study) Gr.
Includes: title page ('My Teacher is an Alien (A Novel Study)' written by Sonja Suset)
Read two chapters per day (chapters 1-10), complete a pre-reading prediction activity, a KWL chart, chapter comprehension quizzes (5 questions per chapter), vocabulary word study with picture cards, and a daily hands-on drawing/craft activity.
Includes: 5-day lesson plan schedule with linked videos · pre-reading prediction worksheet · KWL worksheet
Disneyland Hostage (Novel Study) Gr. 6-8: An educational resource that brings creativity and engagement to the Grade 6-7 classroom. Focusing on the captivating novel, Disneyland Hostage, which combines a thrilling mystery with accurate Canadian geographical and historical information. About the Novel: Eric Wilson's engaging narrative…
Read 2 chapters per day (independently or aloud), watch a linked video per day (e.g. on Greek drama, Plato, the Olympics, ancient Olympic origins, Pegasus), complete a chapter quiz and vocabulary worksheet, fill in KWL chart sections, and complete a themed drawing activity (e.g. draw an ancient Greek theatre mask, draw Plato, draw a…
Complete chapter vocabulary (crossword/word search), comprehension questions, a character web graphic organizer, an acrostic poetry activity, and creative writing (rough draft/final draft).
Includes: chapter vocabulary crossword/word search activities · comprehension questions by chapter · character web graphic organizer
Students complete a before-reading prediction sheet using the cover/illustrations, fill in the 'Know' and 'Want to Know' sections of a KWL chart (completing 'Learned' after finishing the book), watch a suggested video and read two chapters each day for 5 days, answer a chapter quiz after each chapter (short-answer questions about plot…
Includes: instructions page (flexible/optional use of materials) · optional unit-long podcast-creation activity
For each pair of chapters, students answer comprehension questions in complete sentences, complete vocabulary/language exercises (alphabetizing, matching definitions, spelling correction, syllable matching, vowel fill-in), and complete writing/creativity tasks (sentence combining, writing a limerick, completing reason sentences,…
Includes: Unit Overview page describing the three-part structure (Chapter Questions, Vocabulary and Language, Writing and Creativity), reading strategies, and… · Chapters 1-2: Questions section, Vocabulary and Language section (alphabetizing, word-meaning matching, spelling correction, syllable matching, vowel…
Read two chapters per day (independently or aloud), complete a chapter quiz and vocabulary work each day, complete pre-reading activities (cover prediction, KWL chart), and complete a themed daily activity (e.g. draw an earthquake, build an emergency preparedness kit, earthquake safety coloring, draw the Golden Gate Bridge).
Includes: 5-day lesson plan schedule (video, reading, worksheets/discussion, activity per day) · pre-reading activities (cover prediction, KWL chart) · 10 chapter quizzes (2 chapters/day)
Across 5 days, students watch a suggested video, read two chapters (independently or read aloud), complete a chapter quiz and vocabulary exercises (including illustrating vocabulary words), and do a related drawing activity (e.g. draw a knight, draw a castle); students also complete KWL ('Know'/'Want to Know' before reading, 'Learned'…
Includes: 5-day lesson plan grid (video, reading, worksheets/discussion, activity per day) · pre-reading 'Before Reading' prediction worksheet · KWL worksheet