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.
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?
> T / F Bryan is not 100% sure he wants to cut school.
> Why does Bryan wish he was like Luke Cage? Explain. Two+ sentence minimum
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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