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Cheaper by the Dozen - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8

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Critical thinking skills chart maps chapter questions, writing tasks, and organizers to Bloom’s six levels.
Skills overview for the chapter activities
Contents lists the teacher guide, chapter questions, writing tasks, quiz, answer key, and graphic organizers.
Contents for teacher and student materials
Assessment rubric rates novel comprehension, content, style, and conventions across four performance levels.
Rubric for writing tasks and graphic organizers
Teacher guide explains before- and after-reading activities, six writing tasks, and the answer key system.
Introduction to using the literature kit
Teacher directions explain the KWS research chart, character compare-and-contrast chart, and Five W’s chart.
Teaching suggestions for the three graphic organizers
Teacher guide explains Bloom’s six thinking levels and strategies for whole-class, group, and independent study.
Thinking framework and teaching strategies
Story summary introduces the Gilbreths’ twelve children, their parents’ efficiency experiments, and family trips.
Story background in the teacher guide
Vocabulary reference groups words by chapter section, including efficient, bedlam, composure, and converge.
Chapter vocabulary reference for the teacher
Author spotlight introduces Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey through biographies and portraits.
Author background student handout
Chapters 1–2 pre-reading handout asks about practical jokes and good parents, then gives nine vocabulary items.
Before-reading activities for Chapters 1–2
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Literature

Grades

Grade 7, 8

Types

Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Classroom Complete Press
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About This Product

Cheaper by the Dozen - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8

Cheaper by the Dozen - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8 is a captivating teaching resource that allows educators to immerse students deep into one of America's beloved classics: Cheaper by the Dozen. This tool offers a rich exploration of life in a large family, stepping into the Gingerbread family members' shoes.

Preparation:
  • It provides pre-reading exercises and vocabulary sections
  • The application broadens critical thinking through brainstorming activities based on 'efficiency experts'
Tailor-made teaching tools:
  • Inclusive of true or false quizzes relating to Gilbreth's car fanaticism.
  • Promotes engaging conversations on child-parent persuasion strategies drawn from within the novel.
The resource seamlessly connects efficiency at home/ school taking inspiration from F.W Taylor.  

Historical context and character analysis:
Character charts allow for comparison between Mr.Gilbreth and other literature classics enhancing discourse among learners in public schools or homeschool settings.
Educational play:  
Crossword puzzles readily available as per your programming needs promoting learning through word search based memory recall games.
The content spans across varying standards aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy ideals.  

Pace-flexibility:

​ This kit readily comes in easy PDF format making it conveniently accessible for small group sessions, whole group instruction, and even individuals working at their own pace.

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