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Call It Courage - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8

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Look Inside · 10 pages

Critical thinking skills chart linking Bloom's levels 1–6 to each chapter's questions, writing tasks and organizers
Skills chart in the teacher guide section
Table of contents listing the teacher guide, chapter questions for Chapters 1–5, word search, quiz and answer key
Contents page of the literature kit
Assessment rubric rating comprehension of the novel, content, style and conventions from Level 1 to Level 4
Rubric for scoring writing tasks and organizers
Teacher guide introduction explaining Before and After You Read activities, picture cues and the answer key
Opening page of the teacher guide
Teacher notes on the three graphic organizers: Sequence Chart, Theme, and Compare and Contrast, on pages 53–55
Guide to the kit's three graphic organizers
Bloom's Taxonomy pyramid of six thinking levels, Remembering to Creating, with teaching strategies for the kit
Bloom's Taxonomy and teaching strategies page
Story summary of Mafatu's journey to overcome his fear of the sea, with further reading by Sperry and others
Story summary and further reading list
Vocabulary list by chapter section, Chapter 1 Part 1 through Chapter 5: scattered, frigate, pinnacle and many more
Vocabulary words for all ten chapter sections
Armstrong Sperry author biography with his photo and Did You Know facts, including the 1940 Newbery Medal
Author spotlight student handout
Chapter 1 Part 1 Before You Read: two personal questions on family stories and fear, plus 10 vocabulary synonyms
First page of the Chapter 1 (Part 1) handout
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Grade 7, 8

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About This Product

Call It Courage - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8

An interactive teaching aid that immerses your students in a world of adventure, bravery and self-discovery, adhering to State Standards and targeting Bloom's Taxonomy for educational development.

Experience:
  • The trials and tribulations of Mafatu in this Newbery Medal-winning story
  • A transformative journey encompassing overcoming fears and discovering personal strengths

The kit encourages self-realization as students journey alongside Mafatu, adding relatability from real-life experiences to stimulate natural comprehension.

Ready-Made Activities:

  1. Exercises focused on differentiating true or false statements about life in Mafatu's village
  2. Vocabulary building exercises for deeper engagement with the reading material
  3. Exercises encouraging speculation about alternative plot paths to motivate critical thinking among learners
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Bonus Feature: Board Game!

This toolkit also includes a fun twist - steps to turn this literary adventure into an exciting board game based on the island map from the novel.

Additional Resources:

The toolkit also includes:

    = Crossword puzzles
    "; "The quizzes along with an answer key, providing everything you need for enriching Language Arts sessions focussed on Literature.

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