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!
Dec 22
If you’re looking for A Wrinkle in Time teaching ideas, Madeleine L’Engle’s classic fantasy novel offers opportunities for teaching courage, individuality, and the power of love. Students are immediately drawn into Meg Murry’s journey as she travels across space and time to rescue her father. This post includes anchor charts, constructed response questions, and activities …
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Nov 11
Your novel study will go from ordinary to extraordinary with these Charlie and the Chocolate Factory teaching ideas. Explore student projects, creative activities, and book unit samples that bring Roald Dahl’s classic story to life. Reading Level Lexile 810L Interest Level Grades 4-6 Length 241 pages Award NEA Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children Jump …
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Oct 27
If you’re looking for Holes teaching ideas, Louis Sachar’s award‑winning novel is one of the most engaging and cleverly structured books you can use with upper elementary and middle school students. Its blend of mystery, humor, history, and adventure keeps readers hooked from the first line. This post includes printable character trait booklets, recipes, and …
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Oct 14
I first read the book Wonder while on vacation at the beach. I just couldn’t put the book down, so I ended up spending a good bit of the day sitting under an umbrella reading. Through laughter and tears, I followed Auggie through his fifth-grade year. My first impression was that Palacio was a fantastic writer. Her storytelling …
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Aug 05
In Gary Paulsen’s novel Hatchet, Brian doesn’t exactly sign up for a wilderness vacation. One plane crash later, he finds himself face-to-face with mosquitoes, wild animals, hunger, and the fact that the remote Canadian forest doesn’t come with Wi-Fi. What gets him through? Ingenuity, grit, and a lot of trial and error. The good news …
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