5th Grade Literature Literature Circles

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

This no-prep Dexter the Tough novel study by Margret Peterson Haddix includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this Dexter the Tough 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 DEXTER THE TOUGH 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

5 writing prompts and response pages including:

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

4 language/grammar skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives and antonyms
• adverbs

A link to a bonus Google Slides digital version of this Dexter the Tough novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this Dexter the Tough 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 Dexter the Tough 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 Dexter the Tough 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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3rd Grade Printable and Digital Daily Language Review MEGA BUNDLE

4th Grade Printable and Digital Daily Language Review MEGA BUNDLE

Novel Study MEGA BUNDLE of the Whole Library

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

This no-prep The Family Under the Bridge novel study by Natalie Savage Carlson includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this The Family Under the Bridge 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 NOVEL STUDY FOR THE FAMILY UNDER THE BRIDGE? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

9 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

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

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

4 language/grammar skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives and antonyms
• adverbs

A link to a bonus Google Slides digital version of this The Family Under the Bridge novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this The Family Under the Bridge 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 Family Under the Bridge 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 Family Under the Bridge 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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3rd Grade Printable and Digital Daily Language Review MEGA BUNDLE

4th Grade Printable and Digital Daily Language Review MEGA BUNDLE

Novel Study MEGA BUNDLE of the Whole Library

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

This no-prep novel study for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin includes comprehension and vocabulary pages broken up by 3 chapters per lesson. This Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 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 skills to practice to meet the literacy needs of your students, the concepts you are most in need of reinforcing, or even that skill demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

WHAT'S INSIDE THIS NOVEL STUDY FOR WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON?

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

16 comprehension and vocabulary assignments

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

3 language skills assignments including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives

An Easel-ready file is included as well as a link to a free Google Slides digital version of this Where the Mountain Meets the Moon novel study. For a preview of that resourceCLICK HERE.

You will absolutely love this Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 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:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Caitlin said “…My students love the freedom of learning on their own and having a paper or digital option.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Megan said “This is a great resource to use as we read Where the Mountain Meets the Moon as a class. I made the worksheets 1/2 page so they fit in our reading journals and my students eagerly listen for adjectives, figurative language, visualization, inferences, new words, characters, etc.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Benjamin said “Wonderful resource. 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!”

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Restart Novel Study

Savvy Novel Study

Inference and Summary with Short Films

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Ready for a novel study for The Magician's Elephant with chapter questions that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading The Magician's Elephant and practice reading comprehension and vocabulary at the same time? How about a top-notch The Magician's Elephant activities as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for The Magician's Elephant is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep novel study for The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. This Magician's Elephant 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 THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT?

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

10 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

8 writing prompts and response pages including:

• response to reading (3 prompts)
• 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 Magician's Elephant novel study.

You will absolutely love this The Magician's Elephant 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.

Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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Number the Stars Novel Study

Tuck Everlasting Novel Study

Bud Not Buddy Novel Study

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

This no-prep Bunnicula novel study by James and Deborah Howe includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this Bunnicula 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 BUNNICULA NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

9 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
• plot diagram
• theme
• fantasy vs. reality

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• 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

✅ A link to a bonus Google Slides digital version of this Bunnicula novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this Bunnicula 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 Bunnicula 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 Bunnicula 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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Pippi Longstocking Novel Study with Comprehension Questions and Writing Prompts

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Mr. Popper's Penguins Novel Study with Comprehension Questions

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

This no-prep Because of Winn Dixie novel study by Kate DiCamillo includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this Because of Winn Dixie 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 BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

13 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

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• 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

A link to a bonus Google Slides digital version of this Because of Winn Dixie novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this Because of Winn Dixie 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 Because of Winn Dixie 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 Because of Winn Dixie 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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3rd Grade Printable and Digital Daily Language Review MEGA BUNDLE

Charlottes Web Novel Study with Comprehension Questions and Writing Prompts

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Novel Study MEGA BUNDLE of the Whole Library

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

This no-prep The Landry News novel study by Andrew Clements includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this The Landry News 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 LANDRY NEWS 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

4 language/grammar skills including:

• nouns

• verbs

• adjectives and antonyms

• adverbs

A link to a bonus Google Slides digital version of this The Landry News novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this The Landry News 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 Landry News 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 Landry News 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.”

Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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

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

Novel Study MEGA BUNDLE of the Whole Library

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

This no-prep novel study for Number the Stars by Lois Lowry includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. This Number the Stars 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 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 NUMBER THE STARS NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

9 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
• quests
• 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/grammar skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives and antonyms
• adverbs

answer keys

vocabulary lists

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

You will absolutely love this Number the Stars 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 it perfect for Read with Someone stations, independent class work, or send-home packets. 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 about novel studies by Curious Classroom Adventures:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Benjamin said “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!”

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kate said “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.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mrs. S said “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. :) ”

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

Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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More novel studies you might enjoy:

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Digital Novel Study

Savvy Novel Study

A Long Way From Chicago Novel Study

Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study

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

This no-prep Esperanza Rising novel study by Pam Nunoz Ryan includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this Esperanza Rising 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 printable and digital formats 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 ESPERANZA RISING NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

13 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
• quests
• elements of plot
• signposts
• plot diagram
• theme

8 writing prompts and response pages including:

• response to reading (3 options)
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

4 language/grammar skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives and antonyms
• adverbs

vocabulary lists

answer keys

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

You will absolutely love this Esperanza Rising 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 Esperanza Rising 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 Esperanza Rising 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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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!

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Women's History Month: She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton Activities BUNDLE

BOTH FILES IN THE BUNDLE NOW INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION WITH GOOGLE SLIDES! Please refer to the final 7 pages of each file for instructions and links.

These literature units for TWO BOOKS: She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World and She Persisted: Around the World by Chelsea Clinton.

These activities were created for 2nd to 5th grade and are perfect for any time of year, but particularly timely for Women's History Month in March.

Together, these books showcase 26 notable women who significantly impacted history and showed incredible perseverance in the face of adversity and challenge.

The women highlighted in She Persisted:

• Harriet Tubman
• Helen Keller
• Clara Lemlich
• Nellie Bly
• Virginia Apgar
• Maria Tallchief
• Claudette Colvin
• Ruby Bridges
• Margaret Chase Smith
• Sally Ride
• Florence Griffith Joyner
• Oprah Winfrey
• Sonia Sotomayor

The women highlighted in She Persisted: Around the World include:

• Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
• Caroline Herschel
• Kate Sheppard
• Marie Curie
• Viola Desmond
• Mary Verghese
• Aisha Rateb
• Wangari Maathai
• Joanne Rowling a.k.a. J.K. Rowling
• Sisleide (Sissi) Lima do Amor
• Leymah Gbowee
• Yuan Yuan Tan
• Malala Yousafzai

Each of the TWO FILES include:

• 1 page of Teacher Tips
• 4 no-prep printables for EACH woman highlighted in this book (13x4=52 pages)
• 4 additional printables templates (in case your students choose a historical figure not included in this story)
• Half page FACT SHEETS (cheat sheets for EACH woman (7 pages)
• Full Page FACT SHEETS(cheat sheets for EACH woman (13 pages)
• 9 or 10 notable quotes posters in full-color (NOTE: These quotes are not necessarily the same quotes that were chosen for the books. They are intended to be meaningful for class discussions and reflections)

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 2/5/21, this product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet. The mini-book and retelling sticks are not included in the digital version.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These files can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides.

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Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FOR 3 NOVELS SET DURING

EARLY AMERICA bundle includes 3 texts :

"Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson BL 5.2

"Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson BL 4.4

"Riding Freedom" by Pam Munoz Ryan BL 4.5

These 3 introductory historical Google Slide lessons provide digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. Historical facts, photo visuals, and video clips clearly support the details of the text.

EACH GOOGLE SLIDE CONTAINS:

**HISTORICAL SLIDES filled with links to critical information, factual videos & time period music...**Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video.

Opening slide

-genre, author photo and short author bio.

Setting slides

-Location facts, photos, maps

-Time period facts, photos and links

-Link to period music

-Links to historical video clips

World Event slides

-The World Events which shape the context of each novel set during Early America are explained through rich photos, maps, and video links. The huge impact these events had on the people living during this time-period is presented to better set the stage for reading.

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards

AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage for review

PRINTABLE USES: Worksheets, word walls, interactive notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in PowerPoint.

Enjoy!

-from Kiwious About Vocab!

Ready for an editable digital novel study for any book that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading with top-notch digital novel study activities as easy as clicking the assign button? This low-prep digital novel study for any book is exactly what you’re looking for!  

This digital novel study for any book includes a customizable template for vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this editable digital 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 FOR ANY BOOK DIGITAL NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

5 reusable template for vocabulary and comprehension

21 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
• quest
• fantasy vs. reality
• historical context

7 customizable 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 pages including:

• nouns

• verbs

• adjectives and antonyms

• adverbs

A link to a bonus black and white printable version of this BOOK TITLE novel study is included. For a preview of that resource CLICK HERE.

**PLEASE NOTE** You do not need to purchase the printable version. It is included with the purchase of this product*****

You will absolutely love this customizable digital 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 fill in your must-have content, click, and go! The ease of prep and format make this editable novel study for any book 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 customizable digital 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!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “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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Ready for a The One and Only Ivan novel study that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading The One and Only Ivan using novel study reading comprehension questions and vocabulary that spark deep thinking?

How about top-notch reading and writing activities for The One and Only Ivan as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for The One and Only Ivan is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep The One and Only Ivan novel study by Katherine Applegate includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this The One and Only Ivan 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 of this The One and Only Ivan study 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 ONE AND ONLY IVAN NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

21 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
• plot diagram
• theme
• fantasy vs. reality

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• 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 bonus download link for the Google Slides digital version of this The One and Only Ivan novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this The One and Only Ivan 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 One and Only Ivan 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 One and Only Ivan 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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A Book Study Companion for Fing by David Walliams.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover many of the Grades 3, 4 and 5 ELA Common Core State Standards in context.

This unit is packed with Common Core aligned activities and includes printable and digital versions.

The Unit 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. It has been designed to promote thinking and comprehension. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has been planned so that over the course of all the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

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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A Novel Study Book Companion for The Girl Who Stole an Elephant by Nizrana Farook.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover many of the Grades 3, 4 and 5 ELA Common Core State Standards in context.

This unit is packed with Common Core aligned activities and includes printable and digital versions.

The Unit 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. It has been designed to promote thinking and comprehension. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher in a guided reading session. The unit has been planned so that over the course of all the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

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!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid No.16 - Big Shot

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A NOVEL STUDY for DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney.
This 36 page resource is an engaging and comprehensive unit that allows 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 this unit 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. It has been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has 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, idioms

• 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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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

The One and Only Ivan

Survivors - The Empty City

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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A 46 page Book Study Companion for THE WORLD'S WORST PARENTS by DAVID WALLIAMS.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover many of the Grades 3, 4, and 5 ELA Common Core State Standards in context.

This unit is packed with Common Core aligned activities and includes printable and digital versions.

The Unit 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. It has been designed to promote thinking and comprehension. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has 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.

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!

The World's Worst Pets

Dog Man Series

Fing

Fantastic Mr Fox

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A Book Study Companion for James and the Giant Peach.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover many of the Grades 3, 4 and 5 ELA Common Core State Standards in context.

This unit is packed with Common Core aligned activities and includes printable and digital versions.

The Unit 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. It has been designed to promote thinking and comprehension. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has been planned so that over the course of all the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

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!

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Captain Underpants #02

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A Book Study Companion for DIARY OF A WIMPY KID by Jeff Kinney.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover many of the Grades 4, 5 and 6 ELA Common Core State Standards in context.

This unit is packed with Common Core aligned activities and includes printable and digital versions.

The Unit 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. It has been designed to promote thinking and comprehension. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has 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.

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!

Dog Man Series

Cat Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid No.16 - Big Shot

The Last Bear

Thank you for your continued support