3rd Grade Literature Unit Plans

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

This no-prep Frindle novel study by Judy Blume includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this Frindle 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 FRINDLE NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

10 assignments for vocabulary and comprehension questions by chapter

18 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
• plot diagram
• theme

7 writing prompts and response pages including:

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

3 language/grammar skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives and antonyms

answer keys

vocabulary lists

A link to a free Google Slides digital version of this Frindle novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this Frindle 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 Frindle 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 Frindle 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!

______________________________________________________________

More great resources:

4th Grade Digital Daily Language Review for Google Slides™️ BUNDLE

Daily Language Review YEAR LONG BUNDLE for 3rd Grade - Language Spiral Review

Novel Study MEGA BUNDLE of the Whole Library

______________________________________________________________

Copyright ©Curious Classroom Adventures

Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

Sharing is kind, so please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Shine Your Light for Jesus with the Pumpkin Patch Parable!✝️
This fun and engaging Bible-based lesson and activity pack will help kids understand the meaning of the book The Pumpkin Patch Parable. This offers a great Christian alternative to Halloween, you will dive deeper into its powerful message of the gospel and faith, helping children learn how to shine their light for Jesus!

This is the PERFECT Halloween Alternative for:

• Sunday School Teachers – Bible lesson and activities, Read Aloud
• Homeschool Parents – Morning basket enrichment, Read Aloud
• Christian School Teachers – Bible lessons, Circle Time, and Fall-themed activities, Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Activities

What’s Included (82 Pages Total):--->

✨Bible Lesson Book (Teacher Edition)
A full-sized, colorful, large-print book for easy reading aloud. Some Biblical Truths taught:

• Just like a pumpkin starts off as a little seed, our faith in God starts off with a seed of faith- hearing the good news of Jesus!
• Pumpkins are fruits in the farmer's garden. When we believe in Jesus, He will give us the Holy Spirit to grow the Fruit of the Spirit in us!
• We have all done wrong things that God says not to do. Those things are like the dirt and yuck on the pumpkin. God gave us His son, Jesus to wash all our wrongs away and make our hearts clean!
• Just like the farmer carves the pumpkin and puts a light inside, we can be a light for Jesus! We are to live and love in a way that makes people look to Jesus! His love is a light in the darkness!

✨Extras for the Lesson:

• Prayer: A short, sweet prayer to share with the children
• Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to deepen understanding
• Original Song: A simple song set to a familiar tune that ties in with the lesson

✨Mini Bible Lesson Book (Student Edition)
This black-and-white version of the lesson is perfect for students to color. Great for take-home or small groups.

✨No-Prep Printables (Pumpkin Patch/Farm Theme):

• 7 Coloring Sheets: Cheerful, pumpkin-themed coloring sheets with Bible verses
• Pumpkin Patch Phonics: Learn about the letter "P" for pumpkin
• Pumpkin Patch Middle Vowel: Identify the middle vowel sounds of farm animals
• Pumpkin Patch Sight Words: Color pumpkins using sight words
• Pumpkin Patch Maze: Help the seeds find their way to the garden through a fun maze
• Pumpkin Patch Math: Addition: Add farm items and match the correct number. Counting: Count items from the farm
• Pumpkin Patch Word Search: Search for key words from the lesson
• Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Cut & Paste: Follow the life cycle of a pumpkin with a fun cut-and-paste activity (color version included)

✨Pumpkin Patch Writing Prompt Mini Book

Students will write about how they can shine their light for Jesus using adorable pumpkin-shaped pages. Once completed, they can assemble their own mini book to share what they've learned about the lesson and how they can be a light for Jesus!

✨Pumpkin Parable Puzzles
Kids can color a pumpkin-themed picture or use a pre-colored one, cut it into puzzle pieces, and reassemble it. Each puzzle features the phrase "Let Your Light Shine for Jesus" to reinforce the lesson.

✨Shine Your Light for Jesus Craft
Students create their own jack-o'-lantern using a paper plate. They can choose a face for their pumpkin and add a sign that says "Shine Your Light for Jesus." A variety of design choices are included to make this visual craft fun and memorable!

✨Original Song
A simple, rhyming song set to the tune of “Rain, Rain, Go Away” with easy-to-learn motions. This song reinforces the Pumpkin Patch Parable, helping kids remember the lesson.

✨Music Playlist
Links to a variety of children’s music, contemporary Christian songs, worship songs, and hymns that center around the theme of Shining Your Light for Jesus. Perfect for worship, sing-alongs, or background music during activities.

✨Bonus: Bible Verse Flash Cards
These colorful flash cards feature Bible verses that align with the lesson, helping children remember key Scripture while reinforcing the parable’s message.

Inspire your students to let their light shine for Jesus while embracing the fun of the fall season!

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!

----------------------------------

Please Check out the PREVIEW to see samples of all of the above.

I hope this resource is a wonderful addition to your Bible lessons and that it inspires you and your children!

Click HERE to follow me and stay up to date on all future Kaylor Creations resources!

I have many more Bible Lessons you may want to check out! Here is a list and links to some of my best selling & most loved Bible Lessons!

The Holy Trinity

Days of Creation

I am Wonderfully Made

God is Love

This resource one of the lessons in my series called: Bible Lessons for Littles! Each packet teaches the Bible Lesson through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating and Singing! They are well thought out in hopes that you will begin to see the light bulbs go off as littles begin understanding the Bible and grow in their faith & love for God. You can buy ALL of the lessons (and get all future resources for FREE!) for a discount of over 30 % off by downloading the Bible Lessons For Littles Mega Growing Bundle!

Please Honor my Hard work and Dedication to Children’s Ministry and Primary Education by Respecting The Copyright after your purchase All Content is Copyright to Kaylor Creations. This is for single classroom use only. If it is going to be used in multiple classrooms, you need to buy additional licenses. Please do not post, email or copy this to anyone for free. Please direct them to my store to purchase for themselves.