This 10-day novel study unit on Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, the sequel to Dahl's classic Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, engages readers with the text and allows for purposeful reading comprehension for literature circles, book clubs, or guided reading groups.
Each day's lesson focuses on a single comprehension skill and text-based vocabulary word to ensure you have time to dig deeply into the text and focus on instruction rather than just having students regurgitate what they've read.
The no-fluff design of this Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator novel study doesn't overwhelm your readers with countless chapter questions. Each day's lesson focuses on a single comprehension skill and text-based vocabulary word to ensure you have time to dig deeply into the text and focus on instruction to help students generate high-quality responses.
Standards-aligned & perfect for novel studies, small group book clubs or lit circles, independent reading, or as a way to monitor and teach during a read aloud.
Your download includes:
- Instructional planning guide
- 2 paper-saving novel study trifolds - up to 10 instructional days - color & blackline
- 2 weekly Word of the Day Flip Books for text-based vocabulary
- Matching cut & paste comprehension prompts for interactive journals
- Easy-to-follow directions for printing & prep
- Trifold Answer keys
Skills addressed:
✔Analyzing Text & Responding to Literature
✔Cause & Effect
✔Analyzing Character Traits
✔Examining Author's Craft
✔Generating & Supporting Predictions
✔Responding to Literature
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
Download the preview to see what is included in this product and for photos of this product in action or check out this blog post to learn more: WHAT ARE TRIFOLD NOVEL STUDIES?
