This novel study for Because of Mr. Terupt includes comprehension questions, text-based vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and more to help you provide students with an engaging literature experience without overwhelming struggling learners.
TEXT: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
GENRE: Realistic Fiction
LEVEL: 4th-6th grades
UNIT LENGTH: 4 weeks (20 lessons)
This Because of Mr. Terupt Novel Study is a complete novel unit for the 4th-6th grade classroom. With available in digital and print, this engaging format includes standards-aligned comprehension activities and vocabulary building with a student-friendly format that makes it easy to get started. Perfect for reading in groups or individual use, it also provides great opportunities to connect with text!
Your novel study purchase includes:
Your purchase will be emailed to you as a PDF or zipped file. This will include:
- Teacher's Guide - helpful tips, unit plan, key academic vocabulary, and answer keys to help you use this resource
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Daily Comprehension Question(s) - with each day focused on a standards-based comprehension skill (including commonly used graphic organizers) provided in printable trifolds or as Google Slides.
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Vocabulary - a target vocabulary word from each day's reading for students to define and practice using in context
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Answer keys
Please note: If you purchase the digital or print + digital options, you'll receive the teacher guide PDF. This includes a button on page 2 that will allow you to make a copy of the student slides.
Reading skills addressed:
This novel study unit includes opportunities to review and practice the following comprehension skills:
✔Summary & Main Idea
✔Point of View
✔Making Inferences
✔Analyzing Text & Characters
✔Theme
✔Cause & Effect
And so much more!
Benefits of Trifolds over Traditional Novel Units:
❑ Foldable format provides novelty and encourages student engagement
❑ Daily comprehension focus builds reading comprehension skills vs. plot recall
❑ Less overwhelming to reluctant readers and writers
❑ Requires deep analysis and application of text-based knowledge
❑ Encourages discussion about skills & strategies
