3rd Grade Literature Literature Circles

Ready for a novel study for Flora and Ulysses that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready for comprehension questions that will engage your students in reading Kate DiCamillo's Flora and Ulysses while sparking deep thinkins and practice reading skills at the same time? How about a top-notch Flora and Ulysses novel study as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for Flora and Ulysses is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep novel study for Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter (complete with answer keys). This Flora and Ulysses novel study also includes the opportunity to practice reading strategies, reading skills, and literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible format makes it a breeze to assign reading comprehension skills depending on the needs of your students, the literacy concepts most in need of reinforcing, or even the reading and writing skills demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS NOVEL STUDY FOR FLORA AND ULYSSES? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

17 assignments for vocabulary and comprehension questions by chapter

20 reading skills assignments including:

• visualization
• inference
• prediction
• similes and metaphors
• sensory images
• connecting to text
• summarization
• generating questions
• character traits
• main idea and details
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• fact and opinion
• figurative language
• fantasy vs. reality
• elements of plot
• signposts
• plot diagram
• theme
• quests

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• response to reading
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

3 language skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives

ANWER KEYS

An Easel-ready file is included as well as a link to a free Google Slides digital version of the Flora and Ulysses novel study. For a preview of that resource CLICK HERE.

You will absolutely love this Flora and Ulysses novel study because it works well as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class. 

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and format make it perfect for Read with Someone stations, send-home packets, or even an activity to leave with the substitute. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

What teachers just like you are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cynthia said, “This is an easy-to-use bundle that lets you pick and choose different ways to engage with the book. I liked being able to explore different literary elements from comprehension, making connections, vocabulary building, literary devices, and so on - flexibility to fit my learners and to go deeper with the book.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  Rachel said, “This was so much fun and so easy to implement. My students loved it, thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chelsi said, “Great resource..I am using it with my high readers in 3rd grade and it really makes them think and reflect about what they have read!”

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More great resources:

Lawn Boy Novel Study

James and the Giant Peach Novel Study

Charlotte's Web Novel Study

Because of Winn Dixie Novel Study

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THREE NOVEL Studies for Fantastic Mr Fox, James and the Giant Peach and the The Twits by Roald Dahl.

These units are packed with Common Core aligned activities, designed to promote thinking and comprehension.The responses in the units have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context.

The units are formatted in the order of the book, so that teachers can provide follow-ups after every reading session. The Units can be followed chapter by chapter.

Each Chapter has a set of questions, with extra responses included.

The units includes a range of activities and responses that can be assigned to individuals or groups of students. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The full range of activities can be viewed in the preview.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

This bundle is a collection of the Reader's Theater Companion products from How To Catch series written by various authors such as Adam Wallace and Alice Walstead. Currently there are 10 Reader's Theaters included in this product! As new How to Catch... reader's theater companion products are added to my store they will be included in this bundle. These resources can be purchased separately but you will get a discount purchasing this Mega Bundle! You will get access to the new products for free if you purchase sooner rather than later!

Reader's Theater is a fun and engaging way to integrate literacy, fluency and expression into your classroom. Many of the resources include comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, and a word search for each product.

• How to Catch a Witch by Alice Walstead - Reader's Theater Companion
• How to Catch a Unicorn by Adam Wallace - Reader's Theater & Comp Questions
• How to Catch The Easter Bunny - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary
• How to Catch an Elf Companion - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary
• How to Catch a Dinosaur - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary
• How to Catch a Turkey - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary
• How to Catch a Leprechaun - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary
• How to Catch a Monster - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search
• How to Catch a Yeti - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search
• How to Catch a Snowman - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search
• How to Catch a Gingerbread Man - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search - Free

If you would like to request a specific Reader's Theater companion please leave your suggestion as a question or email (mrleeslearners1@gmail.com)!

All Reader's Theater Script

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Ready for a novel study for James and the Giant Peach that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready for reading comprehension questions that engage your students in reading James and the Giant Peach? How about a top-notch James and the Giant Peach activities as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for James and the Giant Peach is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep novel study for James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. This James and the Giant Peach novel study also includes the opportunity to practice reading strategies, reading comprehension skills, literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible format makes it a breeze to assign reading comprehension skills depending on the needs of your students, the literacy concepts most in need of reinforcing, or even the reading and writing skills demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS NOVEL STUDY FOR JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

13 assignments for vocabulary and comprehension questions by chapter

20 reading skills assignments including:

• visualization
• inference
• prediction
• similes and metaphors
• sensory images
• connecting to text
• summarization
• generating questions
• character traits
• main idea and details
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• fact and opinion
• figurative language
• fantasy vs. reality
• elements of plot
• signposts
• plot diagram
• theme
• quests

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• response to reading
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing,
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

4 language skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives
• adverbs

answer keys

vocabulary lists

An Easel-ready file is included as well as a link to a free Google Slides digital version of the James and the Giant Peach novel study.

You will absolutely love this James and the Giant Peach novel study because it works well as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class. 

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and format make it perfect for Read with Someone stations, send-home packets, or even activities to leave with the substitute. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

What teachers just like you are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “Great resource that is thorough and easy to use without being overwhelming. Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “This is an amazing book study!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Kids loved the activities in this unit!”

Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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More great resources:

Charlie the Chocolate Factory Novel Study

Savvy Novel Study

Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Digital Novel Study

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Two GERONIMO STILTON Novel Studies for IT'S HALLOWEEN YOU 'FRAIDY CAT and LOST TREASURE OF THE EMERALD EYE.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!

Survivors - The Empty City

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Thank you for your continued support

Ready for a The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail using reading comprehension questions that spark deep thinking? How about top-notch The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail activities as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study by Richard Peck includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study also include the opportunity to practice reading strategies, reading comprehension skills, literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible format makes it a breeze to assign reading comprehension skills to match the needs of your students, the literacy concepts most in need of reinforcing, or even the reading and writing skills demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS THE MOUSE WITH THE QUESTION MARK TAIL NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

15 assignments for vocabulary and comprehension questions by chapter

19 reading skills assignments including:

• visualization
• inference
• prediction
• similes and metaphors
• sensory images
• connecting to text
• summarization
• generating questions
• character traits
• main idea and details
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• fact and opinion
• figurative language
• elements of plot
• signposts
• fantasy vs. realism
• plot diagram
• theme

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• informational writing
• response to reading
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

4 language/grammar skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives and antonyms
• adverbs

answer keys

vocabulary lists by chapter

A link to a free Google Slides digital version of this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study because it works well as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class. Or even leave it as a reading activity for the substitute.

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and format make this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study perfect for Read with Someone stations, independent classwork, or send-home packets. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

What teachers just like you are saying about novel studies by Curious Classroom Adventures:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “Wonderful novel study. I use what works for my students and don't use what I don't need. There is so much provided, I can make that choice. Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “Loved this! The kids were engaged and looked forward to what was next.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “This was a great novel study. The questions were clustered in nice, readable chunks for the students.  They were also well-thought-out questions, not just easy comprehension questions.  It also looks fun and inviting to the students.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “I love how this novel study accesses higher-order thinking skills. Will be using this as a book study with my enrichment students. Thank you for saving me so much time. :) ”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “An excellent novel study with a comprehensive abundance of activities and skills. I really enjoyed using it with my class this year.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I appreciated all the CCSS-aligned content. This is definitely a novel study I can use year after year, focusing on a variety of standards.”

Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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More great resources:

Daily Language Review 4th Grade YEAR LONG BUNDLE - Language Spiral Review

4th Grade Printable and Digital Daily Language Review MEGA BUNDLE

Novel Study MEGA BUNDLE of the Whole Library

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THREE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Novel Studies for DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, RODRICK RULES and DIPER OVERLODE.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!

Survivors - The Empty City

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Thank you for your continued support

Ready for a novel study for Matilda that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading Matilda and practice all reading comprehension skills at the same time? How about a top-notch Matilda novel study as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for Matilda is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep novel study for Matilda by Roald Dahl includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. This Matilda novel study also includes the opportunity to practice reading strategies, reading skills, and literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible printable and digital formats make it a breeze to assign skills to practice depending on the needs of your students, the concepts most in need of reinforcing, or even that skill demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS NOVEL STUDY FOR MATILDA? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

20 comprehension and vocabulary assignments

19 reading skills assignments including:

• visualization
• inference
• prediction
• similes and metaphors
• sensory images
• connecting to text
• summarization
• generating questions
• character traits
• main idea and details
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• fact and opinion
• figurative language
• fantasy vs. reality
• elements of plot
• signposts
• plot diagram
• theme

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• response to reading
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing,
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

4 language skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives
• adverbs

ANSWER KEYS

An Easel-ready file is included as well as a link to a free Google Slides digital version of the Matilda novel study.

You will absolutely love this Matilda novel study because it works well as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class. 

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and format make it perfect for Read with Someone stations, send-home packets, or even an activity to leave with the substitute. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

What teachers just like you are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Karen said “This teacher resource for Matilda was extremely appropriate for my class.  I appreciated that there weren't a lot of pictures and busyness to the pages.  I also appreciate that the seller changed the font type to a more legible print for struggling readers.  My class loved Matilda and this teacher source was very helpful for my class of 5th graders.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ciara said “An excellent resource with a comprehensive abundance of activities and skills for use with Matilda. I really enjoyed using it with my class this year.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alison said “Very nice! My students loved Matilda and this novel study was very easy to use and follow. Very helpful!”

Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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More great resources:

Charlie the Chocolate Factory Novel Study

Wonder Novel Study

Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing

Bunnicula Novel Study

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Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

TWO NOVEL Studies for Fing and The World's Worst Pets

These units are packed with Common Core aligned activities. These literacy units are designed to promote thinking and comprehension.

The responses in the units have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context.

The units are formatted in the order of the book, so that teachers can provide follow-ups after every reading session. The Units can be followed chapter by chapter.

Each Chapter has a set of questions, with extra responses included.

The units includes a range of activities and responses that can be assigned to individuals or groups of students. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The full range of activities can be viewed in the preview.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Ready for a novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? With vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter, you'll engage your students in reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and practice reading skills at the same time! If you're looking for a top-notch Edward Tulane novel study as easy as hitting the print button, this no-prep novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is for you! 

This no-prep novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo includes . This Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane novel study also includes the opportunity to practice reading strategies, build vocabulary, use reading comprehension skills, build literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible format makes it a breeze to assign reading comprehension skills depending on the needs of your students, the literacy concepts most in need of reinforcing, or even the reading and writing skills demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS NOVEL STUDY FOR THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

14 assignments for vocabulary and comprehension questions by chapter

20 reading skills assignments including:

• visualization
• inference
• prediction
• similes and metaphors
• sensory images
• connecting to text
• summarization
• generating questions
• character traits
• main idea and details
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• fact and opinion
• figurative language
• fantasy vs. reality
• elements of plot
• signposts
• plot diagram
• theme
• quests

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• response to reading
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing,
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

3 language skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives

ANSWER KEYS

VOCABULARY LISTS BY CHAPTER

An Easel-ready file is included as well as a link to a free Google Slides digital version of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane novel study. For a preview of that resource CLICK HERE.

You will absolutely love this Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane novel study because it works well as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class. 

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and flexible format make it perfect for Read with Someone stations, send-home packets, or even an activity to leave with the substitute. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

What teachers just like you are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “This was a fantastic resource! Very well made and was just perfect! Kids definitely enjoyed this and I will use it again and again!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “This has been a lifesaver for my distance learning class novel. Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love how I can use these with specific chapters or skills. Very easy to use!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Amazing and thorough unit!”

Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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More great resources:

Pippi Longstocking Novel Study

Geronimo Stilton Novel Study

George's Marvelous Medicine Novel Study

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Digital Novel Study

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Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Two David Walliams NOVEL STUDIES for DEMON DENTIST and SPACEBOY.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!

George's Marvellous Medicine

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The Magic Faraway Tree

Thank you for your continued support

Ready for a novel study for The BFG that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading the BFG and practice all the reading skills at the same time? How about a top-notch BFG book study as easy as hitting the print button? A no-prep novel study for The BFG is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep novel study for The BFG by Roald Dahl includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The BFG novel study also includes the opportunity to practice reading comprehension, reading skills, and literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible format makes it a breeze to assign reading skills to practice depending on the needs of your students, the literacy concepts you are most in need of reinforcing, or even the reading and writing skills demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

What’s inside this comprehensive novel study for The BFG?

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

23 assignments with comprehension questions by chapter and vocabulary

20 reading skills assignments including:

• visualization
• inference
• prediction
• similes and metaphors
• sensory images
• connecting to text
• summarization
• generating questions
• character traits
• main idea and details
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• fact and opinion
• figurative language
• fantasy vs. reality
• elements of plot
• signposts
• plot diagram
• quests
• theme

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• response to reading
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing,
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

4 language skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives
• adverbs

answer keys

vocabulary lists by chapter

✅ An Easel ready file is included as well as a link to a Google Slides digital version of The BFG novel study.

You will absolutely love this BFG novel study because it works well with book clubs, as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class.

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and format make it perfect for Read with Someone stations, send home packets, or even an activity to leave with the substitute. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

What teachers just like you are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christa said: “I like that there are skills mixed in with the comprehension. Great unit!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sandra said: “Loved this! The kids were engaged and looked forward to what was next in their workbooks I made with this. Thank you so very much.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kelly said: “Great resource! Easy to prep!”

Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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More great resources:

3rd Grade Printable and Digital Daily Language Practice MEGA BUNDLE

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Digital Novel Study

Savvy Novel Study

Inference and Summary with Short Films

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Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

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Standards covered (4th grade provided as a sample):

• CCSS.RL.4.1
• CCSS.RL.4.2
• CCSS.RL.4.3
• CCSS.RL.4.4
• CCSS.RL.4.6
• CCSS.RL.4.7
• CCSS.RL.4.9
• CCSS.W.4.1
• CCSS.W.4.2
• CCSS.W.4.3
• CCSS.CCRA.R.1
• CCSS.CCRA.R.2
• CCSS.CCRA.R.3
• CCSS.CCRA.R.4
• CCSS.CCRA.R.5
• CCSS.CCRA.R.6

Two NOVEL STUDIES for JUNIPER'S CHRISTMAS by Eoin Colfer and A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS by Matt Haig.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

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Two SPACE-THEMED Novel Studies for SPACEBOY and THE LION OF MARS.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

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George's Marvellous Medicine

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The Magic Faraway Tree

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Two NOVEL STUDIES for BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE by Kate DiCamillo and TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING by Judy Blume.

*Includes BONUS FILE: Personal Narrative Writing Prompts*

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

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BONUS FILE INCLUDED: Substitute Pack of PERSONAL NARRATIVE WRITING PROMPTS!

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Three NOVEL STUDIES for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE A New Adventure and MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!

George's Marvellous Medicine

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The Magic Faraway Tree

Thank you for your continued support

Two NOVEL Studies for The World's Worst Pets and The World's Worst Parents by David Walliams.

These units are packed with Common Core aligned activities, designed to promote thinking and comprehension.The responses in the units have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context.

The units are formatted in the order of the book, so that teachers can provide follow-ups after every reading session. The Units can be followed chapter by chapter.

Each Chapter has a set of questions, with extra responses included.

The units includes a range of activities and responses that can be assigned to individuals or groups of students. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The full range of activities can be viewed in the preview.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Two NOVEL STUDIES for DRAGON GIRLS Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon and DRAGON GIRLS Willa the Silver Glitter Dragon.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

BUNDLE INCLUDES:

***PLUS BONUS FILE: 154 WRITING PROMPTS FOR CHILDREN***

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Thank you for your continued support

Two GERONIMO STILTON NOVEL STUDIES for Save the White Whale and Karate Mouse.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!

George's Marvellous Medicine

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The Magic Faraway Tree

Thank you for your continued support

Two NOVEL STUDIES for RUNT by Craig Silvey and ROBODOG by David Walliams.

These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,
• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

BUNDLE INCLUDES:

***PLUS BONUS FILE: 154 WRITING PROMPTS FOR CHILDREN***

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!

Thank you for your continued support