Stone Fox Literature Unit and STEM Challenge

This resource combines reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and a STEM challenge to create a meaningful and engaging experience for your students. Perfect for both in-person and distance learning, these activities will help your students connect deeply with the novel while practicing critical thinking skills.

What's Included:

Reading Journal Activities

• Guided journal prompts that encourage students to make predictions, analyze characters, and draw connections to the text.

• Vocabulary work: students choose five words from the novel to explore, reinforcing word meaning and usage.

• Includes rubrics to make assessing journal entries and vocabulary tasks quick and consistent.

Graphic Organizers

• Easy-to-use organizers for analyzing characters and story elements, helping students visualize and organize their thoughts.

Virtual Learning Adaptations

• Suggestions for completing all activities online, making this unit a flexible choice for distance learning or hybrid classrooms.

STEM Challenge: Build a Sled

• Bring the story to life with a hands-on engineering activity. Students design and construct a sled capable of carrying weight across a simulated ice surface without sinking or breaking through.

• Includes guidance for introducing the engineering design process and encouraging problem-solving and teamwork.

This Stone Fox literature unit gives you everything you need to integrate reading, writing, and STEM into one cohesive experience. Whether you’re teaching this classic story for the first time or looking to refresh your approach, this resource will engage your students and make learning memorable.

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