Are you ready for a gripping tale of survival about one of California’s worst disasters? Look no further than I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018. This heart-pounding novel takes readers on a journey through the devastating wildfires that ravaged the state in that fateful year. Through the eyes of a young protagonist, this book offers a firsthand account of bravery, heroism, and kindness. Students will journey along with the characters as they face the fires head-on and emerged stronger on the other side.
Filled with suspense, action, and heartwarming moments of humanity, I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 is a must-read for anyone who wants to be inspired by the determined human spirit.
Do you need some activities to go along with your novel study? Keep reading. You’ll find several engaging activities.
I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 Teaching Activities
Book Unit Samples
You will find the following in this novel study sample:
- Vocabulary Practice
- Comprehension Questions for Chapters 1-2
- Constructed Response Question for Chapters 1-2
Teaching Idea #1 – Book Trailer for I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018
Scholastic makes great book trailers for librarians to show during their book fairs. Check out the trailer for I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018. This trailer makes a great hook activity for your novel study.
Also, be sure to visit the Scholastic website for free teaching materials. This download goes to a free reproducible that can be used for any book in the I Survived Series.
Teaching Idea #2 – Nonfiction Article about the California Wildfires
This one page article about the California Wildfires is an ideal way for students to compare and contrast an actual event to the fictional account. The article comes with comprehension questions.
Get this and the following activities in this one download.
Teaching Idea #3 – Ten Interesting Facts
This page contains 10 interesting facts for students to read about the California Wildfires. The facts are followed by comprehension questions.
Teaching Idea #4 – Posters
Have students design a fire safety poster that includes tips for preventing wildfires or staying safe during a wildfire.
If your class schedule is too busy for students to do their own research, this handout includes 10 tips for each.
Teaching Idea #5 – Letter
Ask students to write a letter to Josh and Holly, offering words of encouragement and advice on how to cope with the aftermath of the wildfire.
The handout includes step-by-step guidance for what students should put in their letters. A sample letter is also included.
Teaching Idea #6 – On the Web
Lauren Tarshis offers several printables for each book in the I Survived Series. These links take you to I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 pages.
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I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 Novel Study includes vocabulary practice, comprehension questions, constructed response writing, and skill practice.
