No-prep Workbook, Tests, Dual Entry Reading Journal & more for
Apple in the Middle by Dawn Quigley
THE WORKBOOK
> Covers entire book- and more
> Comprehension chapter questions for every chapter
> Three graphic organizers
> Metis culture drawing activity
> 290 chapter questions
> Book Review Form at end which can be used for ANY novel, a great resource
> About 10% of questions are open-ended thought questions to encourage independent thinking.
> Vocabulary activity for each chapter
> Keys
> Metis culture information
Contents
Cover page
Pgs. 1-28: Chapter questions
(includes vocab activities, graphic organizers, cultural drawing activity)
Pg. 29: Maps
Pgs. 30-31: Book Review Form (a career-long reusable)
Pgs. 32-35: Metis Myths & Monster Stories
Pgs. 36-40: Key
Pg. 41: Additional ideas for classroom activities & cultural studies related to the novel
Types of questions
- Short Response (complete sentences not required)
- Complete Response (complete sentences required)
- True/False
Example Chapter Questions
>What are two things the reader learns about Apple in chapter three?
>How does Apple feel when she hears about her mother?
>People from the reservation are descended from ______ & _______
>Michif is a blend of ______ & ______ with ________
>What does not fit Apple’s expectations on the reservation? Three sentences minimum
>How has Apple’s interpretation of her grandparents’ trailer changed during the novel? What do you think this means? Three sentences minimum
>Apple is extremely observant and notices details. Talk about at least three of her observations in chapter six. Three sentences minimum
>Make a prediction about Karl. One sentence minimum
>Apple says for the first time in her life she feels happy and content. What do you think makes this possible? Four sentences minimum
>What treasure does Grandpa say they have on the reservation?
>Who moves Apple with two words?
>Who dances the Shawl dance?
>What smell filled Apple’s childhood?
>When does Steve change the partners list?
>Where do most activities take place?
>In the dream, what is the nest symbolic of?
>Apple thinks her crazy questions are meant to ________ people.
>Who is “freaked out” by having to use an outhouse?
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THE JOURNAL
> Focus of entries is on character
> Limitless journal for use throughout the novel
> Teacher can dictate quantity and quality of entries
> Cover page & example entry
"Your task in this journal, throughout this novel, is to collect quotes which
Pg. 0: Cover page
Pgs. 1-2: Journal entry pages
Pg. 3: Example entry
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THE TESTS
> Pages 1-136: Prologue - Ch. 17
- 21 Multiple choice
- 7 True/False
- 2 Short response
> Pages 137-231: Ch. 18 - Epilogue
> 30 questions
- 21 Multiple choice
- 7 True/False
- 2 Short response
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<>Resources are designed for struggling learners. Perfect modified or alternative resource for below-level learners. Questions are sometimes reflective/no wrong answer style to encourage independent thinking & interpretation. Useful as discussion topics. Workbook questions are not all higher order thinking. Roughly 7th grade.
