High School U.S. History Literature Circles

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with Audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action, resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab! ·

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with Audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action, resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

**2 Lesson Bundle** Historical Background digital Lesson PLUS Digital Book Report Templates

1. NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE prereading lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry. BL 6.6

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND SLIDES: 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 bio.

•Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips

2. EDITABLE BIOGRAPHY REPORT TEMPLATE:

This Google Slide biography report project template has been designed to assist students in creating a well-organized nonfiction biography project. The editable slides are highly organized with slide titles needed for a thorough project. Questions and prompts are included so students will include all critical information.

Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. The template is perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or guide the entire class!

Nonfiction design includes elements such as topic, main idea, factual details, paraphrasing, and citations. The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings . Slides can be deleted and others added where needed. The end product may be used as a Reading assessment.

This Digital Editable Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their NONFICTION Biography Project and present an end product they are proud of!

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Riding Freedom and Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. . These Digital Google Lessons seamlessly present the novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

Google Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

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

This bundle is also available in PowerPoint.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FOR 3 NOVELS SET DURING

COLONIAL AMERICA bundle includes 3 texts :

"The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 5.7

"Woods Runner" by Gary Paulson BL 5.5

"The Sign of the Beaver" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 4.9

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 Colonial 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

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

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 bundle is also available in PowerPoint.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab!

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FOR 3 NOVELS SET DURING

THE GREAT DEPRESSION bundle includes 3 texts :

"Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawles BL 4.9

"A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck BL 5.0

"The Mighty Miss Malone" by Christopher Paul Curtis BL 4.7

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 the Great Depression 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

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

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!

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FOR 3 NOVELS SET DURING

COLONIAL AMERICA bundle includes 3 texts :

"The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 5.7

"Woods Runner" by Gary Paulson BL 5.5

"The Sign of the Beaver" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 4.9

These 3 introductory historical 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 POWERPOINT 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 Colonial 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
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

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 bundle is also available in Google.

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FOR 3 NOVELS SET DURING

THE GREAT DEPRESSION bundle includes 3 texts :

"Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawles BL 4.9

"A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck BL 5.0

"The Mighty Miss Malone" by Christopher Paul Curtis BL 4.7

These 3 introductory historical 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 POWERPOINT 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 the Great Depression 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
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

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 bundle is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-from Kiwious About Vocab!

WOMEN'S HISTORY NONFICTION BUNDLE includes 3 texts :

"Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl" BL 6.5

"Hidden Figures" by M.L. Shetterly BL 8.2

"Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry BL 6.6

These 3 introductory lessons provide digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. Historical facts, photo visuals, and video clips support the text details. Lessons also include vocabulary study, practice, graphic organizers and assessments.

EACH POWERPOINT 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

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

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

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

This bundle is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-from Kiwious About Vocab!

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to The Sign of the Beaver and The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. These Digital Google Lessons seamlessly present these novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

Google Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic 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

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis**.** These Digital Google Lessons seamlessly present the novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

Google Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

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

This bundle is also available in PowerPoint.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audio book link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been  pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text  as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of  an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action and resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text  as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action and resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

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Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with Audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

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PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

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DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action, resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with Audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action, resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with Audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action, resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

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Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with Audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action, resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with Audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action, resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action, resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with Audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action, resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!