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The War that SAved my life
The War that SAved my life
This is an exceptional story of a ten year old named Ada triumphing against all odds. The story is set during world war II.
This FREE novel study includes:
reading comprehension questions
a variety of reading and vocabulary comprehension strategies and skills:
theme
compare/contrast
summarize
author's point of view
predictions
problem/solution
main idea/key details
fact/opinion
context clues
figurative language
author's purpose
etc.
wish
wish
Eleven year old Charlie Reese has been making the same wish every single day since 4th grade. This is a great book about a girl and her dog, family, and friendships.
This $1 book study guide goes with the book "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor. It can be used for a whole class read-a-loud, or a small group/independent book study. Throughout this book study, a variety of vocabulary and comprehension strategies and skills are covered. The list of skills and strategies covered is listed below:
Vocabulary
Context Clues
Synonyms
Part of Speech
Use in a sentence (social media post)
Illustrations
Comprehension
Cite Evidence
Reread
Make Predictions
Questions/Discussions
Illustrations
Figurative Language
Character Traits
Theme
The Someday Birds
The Someday Birds
The Someday Birds is a wonderful and unique story about war, birds, OCD, chicken nuggets, and a cross-country quest in an RV.
This novel study contains 26 pages and covers standards that target:
comprehension
vocabulary
prefixes/suffixes and greek/latin roots
summarizing using text evidence
figurative language
determining theme
comparing and contrasting differences in english
comparing overall structure of two texts
Some pages cover one chapter and others cover two chapters. There is one page that covers three chapters. *This book has a total of 44 chapters.
**Note: Most standards are at the top of each page, but not all. This could definitely meet more standards than what I listed.
Included:
a pdf file that can be printed
a google slides document that can be edited to meet your class/standard needs
Important:
There is no answer key at this time. Many writing prompts are open-ended. Vocabulary words can easily be looked up on your own.
Theme: This book has numerous themes. I believe the main theme is one of courage, hope, and survival.
ANY Novel Study packet
ANY Novel Study packet
This FREE novel study includes:
summarizing
character traits
theme
vocabulary
figurative language
sensory details
diary writing
rewriting the ending of the book
compare and contrast
etc.
blackbird girls
blackbird girls
This is one of my all time favorite historical fiction books. I created this thinking I might use it with my class, but after rereading it, I decided this would make a much better novel study for students in middle school and beyond.
This FREE novel study is digital (google slide).
This novel study includes:
figurative language
guiding questions
comprehension questions
diary entries
setting
sensory imagery
characterization
theme
Ida B.
Ida B.
This book is a part of 5th Grade Wonders curriculum. We read the entire novel, so I created a digital packet to go along with the story. I paced this where students could read about 2 chapters a day and respond to some questions and writing prompts. I sprinkle writing prompts in so my class can really focus on generating ideas and finding evidence to support those ideas in order to write 3-5 solid sentences. We work on writing transitions, conventions (spelling and punctuation), and grammar.
There are fewer questions for the last several chapters of this book because I always plan a book project, such as a novel study tic-tac-toe. *This novel study does not include a book project.
The Rising Star of Rusty Nail
The Rising Star of Rusty Nail
FREE novel study of a great book about a young piano prodigy. The book is is structured after Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto #2, in three parts (movements).
This novel study includes 1-2 prompts per chapter. There are a lot of written responses for students to work on their writing. Main focuses are:
comprehension
vocabulary
figurative language
writing
There are activities sprinkled throughout where students get to design a magazine ad, draw objects that represent what they've read, and many more.
The Candymakers
The Candymakers
This story is about four children who are competing in a candy competition. We get the story told from each of their perspectives. There is a mystery that needs solved!
I also have slides that you can edit to display information for morning greetings, meetings, reading and math throughout the duration of teaching this novel. Check it out here.
Out of My Mind
Out of my mind
Out of my mind
Out of My Mind is a coming of age story following Melody, a fifth grader born with cerebral palsy. Melody is extremely intelligent but unable to speak or walk. Melody refuses to let her condition define her.
This FREE novel study includes:
*vocabulary practice
*comprehension questions
*writing prompts (to practice writing skills, such as complete sentences, transitions, and using vocabulary words
*figurative language
*theme
*cause/effect
*problem/solution
*and more...
Clarice the Brave
Clarice the brave
Clarice the brave
This novel study has a bit of everything:
figurative language
vocabulary
comprehension
writing (reader responses)
sensory language and imagery
problem/solution
cause/effect
predictions
inferences
character traits
poetry
note-taking
theme
end of novel book project choice board
Cross-Curricular Activities
Cross-Curricular Activities
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
This novel study by The Book Umbrella is amazing and I couldn't rave enough about it!
Sophia's War
Sophia's War
This book is set during the Revolutionary War and is based on true events. In fact, all the people and events in this story are historically accurate, with the exception of Sophia herself. Sophia is a work of fiction used to piece together two true historical events.
*Special Note: I do not recommend this for a read-a-loud. Sophia (12 yrs of age) has affections for a Lieutenant that is billeted in her home. I don't know his age, though I imagine he is at least 18 or older.
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Little House on the Prairie
Magic Marks the Spot
Bud, Not Buddy
Where the Red Fern Grows
Hatchet
A Wolf Called Wander
Summer of the Monkeys
The Hedgehog of Oz
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Crossover
The Terrible Two
The Hobbit: or there and back again
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
The Girl in the Lake
A Snicker of Magic
HOOT
The Tale of Despereaux
The One and Only Ivan
Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief
The Man Who Loved Clowns
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
The Phantom Tollbooth
Eight Keys
Shiloh
The Sign of the Beaver
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Bridge to Terabithia
Number the Stars
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
A Long Way from Chicago
Rain Reign
Wink
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