This novel unit for Ready, Freddy! #20 Apple Orchard Race by Abby Klein makes literature circles or book clubs a breeze for lower grades. Daily comprehension practice requires students to focus on text analysis and responding to literature, and the vocabulary focus builds word knowledge and academic vocabulary.
This no-fluff Apple Orchard Race 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 your read aloud.
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
Skills addressed:
✔Problem and Solution
✔Text-to-Self Connections
✔Author's Message
✔Context Clues
✔Inferences & Drawing Conclusions
And so much more!
Product Contents:
- Instructional planning guide
- 1 paper-saving novel study trifolds - up to 5 instructional days
- 1 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
Get this unit for only $6 when you select it as part of a Build Your Own Trifold Novel Study Bundle.
Learn more about trifold novel studies here: What are Trifold Novel Studies?
