Wish Novel Study Unit

Plan a Wish reading unit with chapter comprehension and vocabulary work, reflection prompts and assessments. Use the score sheets and exit-quiz charts to follow students' responses as the novel progresses.
Grades
Grades 5–6
Pages
438
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated Feb 21, 2024

Subject
ELA, Children’s Literature
Topic
Wish novel study, Barbara O’Connor
Resource types
Novel Studies, Assessments
Answer key
Included
Standards
L.5.4

Product description

From the author

The Wish Novel Study Unit engages fifth and sixth grade students with a comprehensive set of print-and-go resources to study the novel Wish. Educators facilitate rich discussions and activities to analyze the book's themes and characters. Over 400 pages spark meaningful learning with chapter comprehension worksheets, mystery match vocabulary builders, informative exit quizzes, collaborative group projects, and a summative test. The unit can be flexibly implemented for whole class, small group, or independent work. Detailed answer keys provide guidance. This teaching resource suits literature and language arts classes in public, private, or homeschool settings. The engaging format and thoughtful questions encourage students to connect personally with the text.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Demonstrate comprehension after each chapter

  • Infer vocabulary through context

  • Track reading-assessment growth across the unit

Teaching tips

  • Use teacher judgment to alternate fuller chapter work with shorter checks

  • Have learners update data charts privately after assessments

Skills covered

  • Chapter comprehension

  • Vocabulary inference

  • Spelling practice

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Questions teachers ask about this resource

Do I need to assign every page for each chapter?

You can select the comprehension, vocabulary, reflection or assessment pieces that fit your reading plan rather than assigning every component together.

Is the novel included?

No. Provide a separate copy of Wish by Barbara O’Connor; this download contains the accompanying study materials.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • L.5.4

Core concepts

  • Wish novel

  • Chapter study

  • Reading assessment

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