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My Side of the Mountain - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

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My Side of the Mountain literature kit cover, Grades 5-6, showing Sam with his falcon outside a hollow tree
Cover of the novel study kit
Critical Thinking Skills chart matching Bloom's levels 1–6 to chapter questions, writing tasks and organizers
Skills chart in the teacher section
Table of contents: teacher guide, chapter questions for Chapters 1–3 to 21–22, writing tasks, quiz and answer key
Contents page listing all kit sections
Assessment rubric rating comprehension, content, style and conventions at Levels 1–4, with notes on next steps
Rubric for writing tasks and graphic organizers
Teacher guide introduction: how the kit is organized, with before and after you read activities and picture cues
Opening page of the teacher guide
Notes on the three graphic organizers: Putting Down Roots, Elements of Sam and Sam's Setting, found on pages 53–55
Teacher notes for the graphic organizers
Bloom's Taxonomy pyramid of six thinking levels and teaching strategies for whole-class, group or independent study
Bloom's levels and teaching strategies page
Story summary of Sam Gribley leaving New York to live alone in the Catskills, plus a further reading list
Story summary and further reading
Vocabulary list by chapter group, from Chapters 1–3 (hemlock, diameter, snug) through Chapters 21–22 (festivities)
Vocabulary words for all ten chapter groups
Student handout on author Jean Craighead George: her nature-filled childhood, career and 1960 Newbery Honor
First student handout: author spotlight
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About This Product

My Side of the Mountain - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6 Description:

An engaging and thoughtful teaching resource primarily designed for students at grade levels five and six, specializing in the subjects of Language Arts and Literature. This comprehensive kit is a perfect accompaniment to the novel "My Side of the Mountain" as it caters to all aspects of literary exploration.

Educator or Homeschooler benefits:

This insightful material offers thought-provoking lessons focusing on themes such as solo living, self-discovery, survival techniques, human interaction with nature, and forging friendships in unlikely spaces. The instruction preparation labor gets reduced due to organized quizzes tailored for varied skill levels that learners can engage with individually or collaboratively during group activities.

Creative features:

  • Incorporation of an option for learners to choose their animal companion aligns seamlessly with Sam Gribley's bond with Frightful—stimulating empathy development while fostering storytelling skills.
  • A nature-oriented focus that motivates students not just towards reading comprehension but also triggers research into vitamins based on Sam’s deficiency in Vitamin C—an extension activity enhancing scientific acuity from a nutrition angle.
  • Prediction exercises through multiple-choice questions facilitate knowledge application scenarios encouraging critical thinking skills. Students can conceptually visualize real-life situations based on their reflection upon Sam's solo journey—an adolescent boy craving open space from his packed city life despite unanticipated challenges along his way.
Note: This aspect amplifies academic learning beyond mere scope promoting comprehensive literary appreciation interconnected with mental and emotional growth just like Sam discovered himself within his adventure!Add-on leisure components:

  • Crosswords and word searches not only promote fun vocabulary building but also serve as assignment elements or time-fillers for early task finishers.

Usability flexibility:

This resource easily adapts to whole group sessions, small collaborative groups, or individual homework assignments.

Reminder: This Literature Kit doesn't only come PDF- ready but heart-ready too for every promising learner out there.

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