Holes Novel Study: Comprehension Activities, Literature Guide & Vocabulary Practice is your go-to resource for engaging, standards-aligned instruction using Holes by Louis Sachar. Whether you're leading a novel unit, book club, or read-aloud, this print-and-digital novel study helps students build deeper comprehension and vocabulary skills without overwhelming your readers.
Perfect for grades 4–6, this no-fluff companion includes daily skill-based prompts and text-dependent vocabulary activities that encourage students to think critically, make connections, and analyze literature, not just recall plot points.
💡 Why Teachers & Homeschool Parents Love It:
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✅ Built-in differentiation: printable trifolds, cut & paste journals, and Google Slides
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✅ Targets one skill per day - less busywork, more meaningful thinking
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✅ Vocabulary embedded directly into reading - no more random lists
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✅ Easy to implement with included pacing guide & answer keys
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✅ Student-friendly, no-prep format perfect for classroom or home use
📚 What’s Included:
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✔️ Daily comprehension prompts (25 instructional days)
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✔️ Weekly “Word of the Day” vocabulary flipbooks
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✔️ Instructional pacing calendar & answer keys
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✔️ Graphic organizers and sentence stems to support all readers
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✔️ Skill-based lesson focus (not plot regurgitation!)
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✔️ Digital access via Google Slides
🔍 Skills Students Will Practice:
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Text analysis & response
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Character traits & development
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Inference & drawing conclusions
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Cause and effect
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Main idea & summarizing
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Point of view & author’s craft
…and more!
Vocabulary is selected from the text and integrated into each day’s work—no tedious word lists here. Students define, apply, and connect vocabulary through synonyms, antonyms, and context clues.
🧠 Perfect For:
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Literature circles & novel units
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Read-aloud discussions
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Book clubs or small group ELA
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Independent reading accountability
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Homeschool ELA lessons
💬 What Teachers Are Saying:
“Not just another set of chapter questions! My students were truly engaged and thinking deeply about Holes.”
“This made teaching the novel SO easy. My whole unit was planned and differentiated!”
“It targets real skills—perfect for small groups or lit circles.”
💬 What Homeschoolers Are Saying:
“Finally a novel unit that doesn’t feel like busywork. The trifold format is brilliant for discussion!”
“This made our read-aloud of Holes so much more meaningful. I love how it balances comprehension and vocabulary.”
✨ Easy to Use:
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Use one slide or one trifold section per day
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Introduce the vocabulary word before reading
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Discuss and apply skills using graphic organizers and reflection prompts
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Choose the format (print or digital) that works best for your learners
📥 Grab your copy of the Holes Novel Study and transform your next novel unit into a meaningful, standards-aligned, and engaging learning experience!
