Novel Study Activities For Any Novel

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Total Pages: 119 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: N/A
File Size: 10.44 MB
File Type: Zip

Are you looking for a resource you can use to easily teach any novel? This versatile Novel Study Activities for Any Novel resource can be used for whole-class novel studies, book clubs, literature circles, or independent reading. Plus, it’s easy to differentiate for different learning needs and contains the background information you need to teach your middle school students about literary elements and devices.

Designed to help you spark a love of reading in your students, this resource will help you teach plot, character, setting, and theme, as well as other literary elements and devices. Your students will be excited as they immerse themselves in the world of literature.

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Unit Overview

• Introduction - Discussion Questions Scavenger Hunt
• Lesson #1 - The Benefits of Reading Article
• Lesson #2 - Elements of a Novel Notetaking 
• Lesson #3 - Modelled Practice of the Elements of a Novel 
• Lesson #4 - Novel Elements Vocabulary Quiz
• Lesson #5 - Literary Elements Graphic Organizers 
• Lesson #6 - Reading Strategies Graphic Organizers
• Lesson #7 - Final Project: Novel Study Choice Board

Resource Includes:

• Unit Plan: Well crafted and packed with novel introduction activities and modelled lessons.
• Detailed Teacher Instruction: For a seamless teaching experience.
• Graphic Organizers: Scaffolded and regular for versatile learning needs and to ensure a comprehensive understanding of literary elements and reading strategies.
• Anchor Charts: Words and images to support learning.
• Literary Elements Quiz: Easily assess your students' progress.
• Novel Activities Choice Board: 9 different summative activities for students to show their understanding of the novel.
• Detailed Answer Keys: To guide you through the assessment process.
• Assessment Choices: Standards-based and points-based assessment options for a comprehensive evaluation.
• Versatile Formats: Printable PDF and Google Slides formats for teaching flexibility. 

Transform the novel study experience in your class and embrace the magic of engaging and easy-to-implement activities with this Novel Study Activities For Any Novel resource. Let the power of storytelling unfold!

What Teachers Have Said About This Resource:

1. “Great for any novel study. I used with 3 different novels and was able to easily use this resource for each.”
2. “Wonderful! Super simple, wrapped up and great to evaluate. Students and myself can easily follow along and worked great for a class novel study. The students follow along, fill it in as we work through it and I will use this again and again!”
3. “I have been searching for a resource to introduce the elements of a novel before our novel study. The activities in this package help to set up students for success when move to doing an independent or small group novel study.”

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This resource is also included in the Grade 7 Full Year English Language Arts Lesson Bundle and the Grade 8 Full Year English Language Arts Lesson Bundle – perfect for the teacher who wants their entire year of Language Arts planning done!