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!
Jan 30
Are you looking for a great novel to study? Students love reading The Cay by Theodore Taylor! Set during World War II, The Cay tells the story of Phillip, an American from Virginia. While returning home from Curacao, the Germans torpedo Phillip’s ship. Phillip and Timothy find their way to a raft. After floating on the ocean for several days, …
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Jan 23
The city of Ember is dying. Power failures become more frequent and longer. The sky is dark. Outside the city, darkness looms in the Unknown Regions. Lina Mayfleet finds a set of instructions she believes will help her find a way out of the city. Unfortunately, her baby sister finds the instructions first and chews …
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Jan 16
Are you looking for a great book to read with your students? Students love reading the novel Shiloh! As Marty walks the hills of Friendly, West Virginia, he runs across a shy beagle pup. The pup follows him home. The two become friends. Marty names the pup Shiloh after the place he finds him. He …
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Jan 09
In The Cricket in Times Square, a cricket named Chester is trapped in a picnic basket. The picnic-goers travel on a commuter train from the Connecticut countryside to Times Square in New York City. While in the city, Chester makes friends with a cat, mouse, and young boy. In this heartwarming tale, Chester charms everyone with his …
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Jan 01
Where the Red Fern Grows tells the story of Billy growing up in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression. Billy longs for a coon dog. He earns money by doing extra chores for two years to earn enough to buy not one but two dogs. Grandfather orders the pups. They are shipped to the nearby …
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Dec 26
Are you looking for some ideas to use with The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963? This post contains several free teaching resources. Download the character trait cards. Try out a novel study sample. Check out lesson plans. It’s all here. The Watsons Go to Birmingham reads almost like a diary detailing interesting events in the lives of what …
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Dec 19
Are you looking for fun Crash teaching ideas? Check out these discussion questions, writing projects, and playlist ideas. The story follows the main character, John “Crash” Coogan. This tough and aggressive seventh-grader likes to bully his classmates. He picks fights with anyone who crosses his path. But as the story progresses, we see John begin …
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