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 20
Walk Two Moons is a beautiful story of a thirteen-year-old girl, Sal Hiddle, who travels from Ohio to Idaho with her grandparents to visit her mother’s grave. Sal lives in Bybanks, Kentucky. Her mom recently left. Because her dad is so sad, he decides to rent the farm and move with Sal to Euclid, Ohio. This …
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Mar 13
Written by Gennifer Choldenko, Al Capone Does My Shirts is a captivating and engaging historical fiction novel. It will transport readers back in time to the infamous Alcatraz Island during the 1930s. The story follows 12-year-old Moose Flanagan, who has just moved to the island with his family. His father takes a job as a prison …
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Mar 06
Matilda by Roald Dahl is a fun book to read. Matilda is a super-genius. She lives with parents who neglect her and are mean. Matilda must take care of herself and even teaches herself to read. She decides that every time her parents are mean, she will get them back with a prank. First, she puts …
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Feb 27
Out of the Dust, written by Karen Hesse, uses verse to tell the story of Billie Jo Kelby’s life on a farm during the Dust Bowl years. Book Summary Billie Jo is a 14-year-old living in the Oklahoma Panhandle during the Dust Bowl of 1934-35. Daddy turns Billie Jo into the son he wanted. He teaches her …
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Feb 20
Are you looking for some Despereaux teaching ideas to go along with Kate DiCamillo’s terrific book The Tale of Despereaux? These are sure to be hit with students. Students will laugh at his antics, sympathize, and encourage Despereaux as he struggles to find his way in life. The Tale of Despereaux Short Summary Despereaux is an unusual …
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Feb 13
Are you looking for a fun novel to use with your students? The Castle in the Attic is both entertaining and educational. Your students will enjoy reading a novel set during Medieval Times. They will also love reading about William’s adventures as he travels back in time. The Castle in the Attic Summary William uses the magical …
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Feb 06
Prince Horace, nicknamed Prince Brat, constantly creates mischief. But because of the custom of the time, he does not receive punishment. A whipping boy steps in to receive the whipping. Prince Horace becomes bored with his circumstances, so he forces his whipping boy Jemmy to run away for a little adventure. A couple of cutthroats who …
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