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!
Apr 02
The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown combines a science fiction story involving a robot of the future with a fantasy in which animals talk. This sequel beautifully wraps up the story. In the book, readers are once again transported to the remote and rugged island where Roz has made her home. After surviving her first …
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Mar 26
I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 is a compelling novel that transports readers back in time to one of the deadliest blizzards in American history. On January 12, the day started out warm at around thirty degrees. John and his sister Franny enjoyed a fun recess at school. All of a sudden, a blizzard blew …
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Mar 19
Alan Gratz is at his best when he writes historical fiction. Prisoner B-3087 is no exception. The novel is a rare treat! Ten-year-old Yanek entertains his family with an after-dinner light show when the Germans invade his hometown of Kraków, Poland. Days later a wall is built forming the Jewish ghetto. After this, a series of rules …
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Mar 12
If you’re looking for a thrilling adventure filled with magic, mystery, and danger, then Neil Gaiman’s Coraline is the perfect book for you. This award-winning novel follows the story of a young girl named Coraline. She moves to a new house with her family. Soon afterward, Coraline discovers a secret door that leads to a …
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Mar 05
Restart by Gordon Korman is one of those novels that students love so much that they pass it around the class. Students will laugh out loud, empathize, grow angry, and want to help Chase as he struggles with a difficult situation. Summary Late in the summer before Chase’s eighth-grade year, he wakes up in the hospital …
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Feb 26
Are you looking for a fun and interesting story to read with your students? Lynda Mullaly Hunt tells a fantastic story in her book Fish in a Tree. Told in the first-person point of view, the book follows Ally through her sixth-grade year as she overcomes many obstacles. The story begins with Ally buying a card …
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Feb 19
Step back in time to one of the most important moments in American history with I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863, by Lauren Tarshis. This captivating novel takes readers on a journey through the eyes of eleven-year-old Thomas. This young boy finds himself in the midst of one of the bloodiest battles in American …
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