"I Survived The Joplin Tornado, 2011" Book Study Unit

Bring Lauren Tarshis's gripping novel "I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011" to life for students with this comprehensive book study unit. Over 100 pages of ready-to-use resources like chapter comprehension questions, engaging vocabulary activities, creative group work, and summative assessments help students understand text, expand their vocabularies, and think critically about the story. Useful for literature classes or independent reading, this unit includes everything needed to analyze the text in depth. Differentiate instruction by using materials for individual practice, small groups, or whole class instruction. Answer keys are included for all activities, making this resource easy to assign or self-direct. By immersing themselves in this fictionalized account of a real-life disaster, students will build literacy skills while grappling with themes of survival, bravery, loss and community.