TABLE OF CONTENTS
> Table of contents
> Chapter questions & vocab (w/ sketching)
> Graphic organizers
> Book review form
> Crossword puzzle
> Keys
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> 11 vocab activities
> Vocabulary activities include sketching/doodling
> Novel-based crossword puzzle
> Book Review Form: This can be used for ANY book. A great resource all year/career long! Asks student to: describe protagonist, summarize book, tell if they recommend it (or not) and why, and rate it.
CHAPTER QUESTIONS
> Four types of questions/activities
- Short Response (complete sentences not required)
- Complete Response (complete sentences required)
- True/False
- Sketching
> Questions for every chapter - 108 questions
> "Complete Response" questions are great for discussion as they're often reflective/no wrong answer style to encourage independent thinking & interpretation.
> 13% of questions have no wrong answer: Open-ended to encourage reflection.
TPT REVIEW: "What I love most about this resource is how it challenges students to dig deeper into the text. The questions aren't just surface-level comprehension checks; they require students to analyze characters, themes, and plot developments, pushing them to think critically about the material. I’ve noticed my students are not only reading more carefully but also becoming more engaged and invested in discussions. They’re now citing textual evidence to support their answers with greater confidence, which has been fantastic to see."
Example Chapter Questions
> Who disrespects Bryan’s Ma at school?
> List three reasons Bryan enjoys having Big Will as a friend.
> What does Bryan see in his reflection in the windows as he and Mike walk home?
> Mike apologizes to Bryan’s mother. He promises Bryan he won’t get him in trouble again. Take a moment, then make a prediction about what you think might happen next. Two+ sentence minimum
> There’s a simile on the last page of chapter 32. What is the whole sentence, including the simile?
> Why is Bryan mad at himself at the end of chapter 26?
> Why does Bryan wish he was like Luke Cage? Explain. Two+ sentence minimum
> T / F Bryan is not 100% sure he wants to cut school.
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
- 3 character-based Venns
- 2 detailed character-based organizers
- 1 story mountain organizer
> 5Ws character graphic organizer is customized to the story. (Not generic.) Example entry provided.
> Detailed character graphic organizers are specific to the text, not generic.
> Detailed character graphic organizers require close reading.
> Two re-usables
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<>All resources are designed for struggling learners. Perfect modified or alternative resources for special education or below-level learners. Novel workbook comprehension questions are not all higher order thinking (a few are); roughly 7th grade level.
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