Welcome to my index blog page, where I share book units for 3rd through 6th graders! Reading novels helps students develop their literacy skills, imagination, and critical thinking abilities. I create resources to help teachers and parents guide students through studying books in a fun and engaging way.
Each post on this blog page includes novel study samples and teaching ideas with various activities, such as printable handouts, YouTube videos, and hands-on projects like recipes and art activities. On my blog page, you can find many options for novel studies to do with your child at home or in the classroom.
Learning should be enjoyable, and I design my book units to be educational and entertaining.
I hope this index blog page will inspire and motivate you to explore the wonderful world of novels with your readers. Happy reading!
Aug 29
Have you ever felt like an outsider or experienced bullying? If so, then The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes is a book you won’t want to miss. Published in 1944, this beloved children’s book tells the story of Wanda Petronski, a young Polish immigrant. She is teased by her classmates for wearing the same faded …
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Jun 03
I remember sitting in my fourth-grade classroom. My teacher had just finished reading Charlotte’s Web. Several students had tears streaming down their faces. I will never forget how Mrs. Jones explained that a good book will often make you laugh out loud and cry. Charlotte’s Web will do just that. Charlotte’s Web tells about a young girl named Fern Arable …
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May 26
If you haven’t read The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, you are in for a real treat. This heartwarming story follows Edward, a porcelain rabbit. In the 1930s, Grandmother gave Edward to Abilene. Abilene adored Edward and treated him as a member of the family. While on vacation, two mischievous boys throw Edward overboard while …
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Apr 18
Are you looking for some new ideas to do with your novel study of Fantastic Mr. Fox? Then be sure to grab these Fantastic Mr. Fox teaching activities. You’ll find novel study samples, a technology craft, an anchor chart, and other ideas. The story is about a clever fox who lives with his family in the …
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Apr 11
Call It Courage tells the story Mafatu, the son of the chief of Hikueru Island. As a young boy, Mafatu witnesses his mother dying in a storm. Due to this, he is terrified of the sea. This causes his father shame. Mafatu leaves Hikueru to prove he is not a coward. First, he lives through a …
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Apr 04
Ten-year-old Sophie spies the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) late one night. The BFG wants to keep his identity a secret, so he whisks Sophie away. Soon, Sophie realizes that the giant is quite gentle and even charming. Her friendship with him grows. Sophie’s presence in the giant’s cave attracts the not-so-friendly giants. These children eating …
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Mar 28
Do you love reading classics with your students? Then, here is a great book to add to your curriculum. Better yet, check out these teaching The Mouse and the Motorcycle activities to add to your unit. In The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Keith and his family stop at an old run-down hotel while traveling across the country …
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