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!
Mar 23
James and the Giant Peach is a magical and whimsical story about lonely boy who lives with cruel aunts after his parents die from a rhinoceros. One day an Old Man appears in James’s backyard and gives him a bag of magical green crystals. He gives him instructions on how to use these crystals. James …
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Mar 17
Sarah, Plain and Tall is a short historical novel by Patricia MacLachlan. It is set in the prairie states during the nineteenth century. Sarah answers an ad from Jacob who is looking for a mother for his children after his wife passes away while giving birth to his youngest child Caleb. Sarah leaves her Maine home …
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Feb 25
Do you want to add a little fun to your next novel study? Try reading The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling. Your students are sure to love this book about a boy who takes eating chocolate to the extreme. Are looking for some activities to do with your novel study? Check out these The Chocolate …
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Feb 11
If you are looking for activities for Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick you have come to the right place. For this exceptional book, you’ll find novel study samples as well as a compare and contrast organizer. By the time Max enters the eighth grade, he is the size of a full-grown man. His dyslexia and size …
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Jan 14
Are you looking for some Mr. Popper’s Penguins Activities? You’ve come to the right place. Mr. Popper’s Penguins is one of those rare classic tales that students love! I’ve discovered that this book is perfect for both third and fourth graders who love the silliness of a family dealing with a house full of penguins. The story centers …
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Nov 27
Are you looking for some Stone Fox teaching ideas? You’ll find character trait printable booklets, crafts, videos, and more, here. What is Stone Fox about? Grandfather will not get out of bed although Doc Smith says nothing is wrong with him. Little Willy takes over Grandfather’s duties and harvests the potato crop. He thinks everything …
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Mar 19
Do you want some fresh ideas and activities for your Because of Winn-Dixie unit? Check out student projects and book unit samples here. Because of Winn Dixie tells the story of ten-year-old Opal. She has just moved to Naomi, Florida with her preacher father. On an errand to the grocery store, Opal finds a large, ugly, homeless …
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