This book study unit for Mercy Watson Fights Crime by Kate DiCamillo will save you hours of prep for your next chapter book unit. Ideal for 2nd grade & 3rd grade students, the chapter comprehension questions require students to focus on text analysis and responding to literature, and the vocabulary focus builds word knowledge and academic vocabulary.
This no-fluff Mercy Watson Fights Crime novel study engages students, but it doesn't overwhelm your readers with countless chapter questions that just require them to regurgitate the text.
Standards-aligned & perfect for novel studies, small group book clubs or lit circles, independent reading, or as a way to monitor and teach during read-aloud.
Your Mercy Watson Fights Crime PDF download includes:
- Instructional planning guide
- Daily comprehension prompts in 2 formats for differentiation - trifolds or cut & paste notebook prompts
- 2 weekly word-of-the-day flip books for text-based vocabulary
- Cut & paste comprehension prompts for interactive journals
- Easy-to-follow directions for printing & prep
- Trifold Answer keys
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
Reading Comprehension Skills Addressed:
✔Problem & Solution
✔Responding to Literature
✔Cause & Effect
✔Analyzing Character & Character Relationships
✔Vocabulary Development
And so much more!
