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!
May 15
In The War with Grandpa, ten-year-old Peter learns from his little sister that Grandpa is going to come to live with his family. He will be staying in Peter’s room because his bad leg won’t allow him to climb two flights of stairs up to the guest bedroom. Peter is afraid to stay in the attic room …
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May 08
If you’re looking for a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel about friendship, family, and the power of acceptance, look no further than Rules by Cynthia Lord. This Newbery Honor book follows the story of Catherine, a twelve-year-old girl who struggles with balancing her love for her brother, who has autism. Catherine wished to live a “normal” …
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May 01
Are you looking for a great novel for students? Check out Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart. It is the perfect book for reluctant middle school readers. This gripping adventure story is an easy read (Lexile rating of 610). Twelve-year-old Jonathan has been sent to the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys. Jonathan thinks he deserves to go …
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Apr 24
Are you looking for some fun and interesting Pax teaching activities? You’ve come to the right place. In Sara Pennypacker’s gripping and heart-wrenching novel Pax, readers are transported into a world torn apart by war. The bonds of love and loyalty between a young boy and his pet fox are tested in the most devastating …
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Apr 21
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown combines a science fiction story involving a robot of the future with a fantasy in which animals talk. The outcome is a book that is both charming and exciting. There is no question about it; your students will love this book! Summary A ship with 500 crates, each carrying one …
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Apr 10
In Among the Hidden, twelve-year-old Luke lives in a future dystonia society where the government has passed a law banning parents from having more than two children. The story opens with Luke, an illegal third child, enjoying his last minutes of freedom outdoors. The government has bought the woods behind Luke’s house to build a neighborhood …
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Apr 03
Because of Mr. Terupt is a phenomenal book! Mr. Terupt is the new 5th-grade teacher at Snow Hill School in Connecticut. Among his class are the seven narrators of the story. Each narrator has a unique problem s/he must work through. Peter is the class clown. He blurts out comments and is mischievous. Jessica has just moved from …
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