Learn how to create a story outline that will ensure that you finish your draft without running into the dreaded writer's block.
Learn how to create a story outline that will ensure that you finish your draft without running into the dreaded writer's block.
This guide takes you on each step of the self-editing process from your first day until your polished novel goes to the printers. Self-editing doesn't...
Planning your book doesn't have to be complicated,so in this post I show you how to outline a novel in just four simple steps.
Dive into an in-depth study of The Cay by Theodore Taylor, with your students using this complete novel study guide. This study guide is divided into six sections, each covering 3 chapters (the last section covers 4 chapters). Each section contains meaningful, thought-provoking comprehension/discussion questions, vocabulary study exercises, and 3-4 additional exercises which extend the study of the content unique to the chapters in that section. The Cay Novel Study Guide Outline: One page of pre-reading activity suggestions Chapters 1-3 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Vocabulary crossword puzzle --Dialect study sheet --Text-to-world connections --Foreshadowing exercise Chapters 4-6 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Bio-Poem character study --Venn diagram comparing characters --Point of view study sheet --Text-to-self connections --Blue-Footed Booby research information sheet Chapters 7-9 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Mental images exercise --Vocabulary boxes --Making predictions --Text-to-self connections Chapters 10-12 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Vocabulary Taxonomy pyramid --Poetic expressions --Compare/contrast childhood of characters --Culture connection --Malaria research Chapters 13-15 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Vocabulary context clues --Hurricane investigation --Text-to-text connections Chapters 16-19 --Comprehension/discussion questions for each chapter --Vocabulary context clues --Vocabulary concept development map --Survival Then and Now --Sea creatures research Answer Key Section --Complete answer key for all comprehension/discussion questions (though many questions are open-ended) --Answer keys for worksheets requiring specific answers Internet resources are provided for the research activities. Follow me on a literacy adventure! Simply click the green star next to my name at the top of this page. You will receive automatic email updates about my new products, discounts and sales. Thank You!
Are you looking for easy-to-use resources to support your Number the Stars unit, book club, or literature circle? This resource includes questions and activities for each chapter, a pre-reading anticipatory activity, a post-reading follow-up activity, and a project guide. Stop prepping and start te...
Before you start to write a novel, you should work on your outline. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to outline a novel in one day.
For all the writers reading this blog, here’s my cheat sheet for the Plotting Board Method of plotting, which I learned from Cherry Adair. The Cherry Plo...
Check out these teaching ideas for your novel study of Refugee by Alan Gratz. Be sure to grab the unit sample and character trait activity.
Do you think writing an outline of your chapters will help you but don't know where to start creating one? Create the perfect chapters outline.
How to write a novel is a legitimate question. It can be a scary and overwhelming concept. Novels go unfinished all the time, and writers everywhere get frustrated and discouraged.
This 110 Page Wild Robot Novel Study Unit is a complete unit plan for The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Perfect for a Wild Robot interactive notebook, this Wild Robot literature guide contains classroom tested Wild Robot reading comprehension questions, interactive class activities, Wild Robot worksheets, graphic organizers, and printable assignments. A full set of Wild Robot questions are included, which focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included. ✅This resource is a digital download. **************************************** This package includes the following: ⭐Pre-Reading Activity - An engaging pre-reading activity is included to access prior knowledge and get students excited about the story. ⭐Comprehension Questions: Multiple pages of detailed comprehension questions for all chapters are included. A detailed Answer Key is included! ⭐Creative and Engaging Graphic Organizers - lots of different graphic organizers are included to use along with the novel - choose the ones that work best for your group! ⭐Reading Strategy Questions: A full set of Reading Strategy Questions to go along with the novel are included. These questions ask students to look deeply at the text, and infer, connect, evaluate, question, comprehend, predict, evaluate, summarize, and synthesize. ⭐Fun Interactive Foldable Activities - a variety of different foldable activities are included - choose the ones that work best for your class. All of these activities are MESS FREE and require NO PREP - no small pieces to lose! ⭐Cover Page - this makes a great title page for an Interactive Notebook or novel study package. ⭐Bookmarks to color - great for early finishers! ⭐Timeline Summary Activity - Students use the included timeline template to illustrate and describe key events in the novel. ⭐Close Reading Resources: Several pages of my best selling close reading resources have been included in this package. This includes several pages describing the close reading process, a detailed text annotation guide, a page of information to aid partner discussion, and a page of tips and tricks to show students what to look out for when close reading. These resources can be used at any time throughout the novel, to aid in deep thinking and comprehension. ⭐Top Three Pennant Review Project - students reflect back on the unit, and showcase their learning in a giant pennant project. Student templates and full instructions included. These make great final projects and bulletin board displays! ********************************************
Combine the beauty of an epic movie, the intricate detail of a fantasy novel, and the historical significance of an ancient civilization and you've got the Cotswolds. The stunning landscape and rolling hills are filled
Need Wonder activities for your classroom or home school Wonder teaching resources? We have Wonder lesson plans, Wonder worksheets, and more ideas for book projects, kindness activities for middle school, and diversity lessons to make a great study unit for students using both the novel by RJ Palacio and teaching with movies (including the popular precepts project!).
Fall in love with teaching your Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study with this comprehensive, standards-aligned unit, guaranteed to help you review and incorporate a variety of literary skills.
The Ten Day Outline is finally here! Launching June 25th, this book will walk you through every step of outlining and preparing for writing your novel.
Do you want to ask more of your students but struggle to find the time to make the materials? This packet contains chapter questions for Freckle Juice, a Level M text. All questions require complete sentence written responses. Use these to support a novel study, guided reading group's independent wo...
Bunnicula Novel Study: Student Comprehension Study Guide: Independent Learning Packet Beware of the hare! Are you afraid? You might be if you were a dog or a cat! Bunnicula, by Deborah and James Howe, is the story of the arrival of a new pet to the Monroe household. Harold the dog and Chester the cat are on a mission to find out the truth about the newest pet - a distrustful-looking bunny with strange behaviors and more importantly, the bunny has fangs! What is included? Literal and Inferential questions for each chapter Check Point Review/Activities after every 2-3 chapters Answer Key with corresponding page number Here are some possible uses in your classroom: ✏️ small groups ✏️ end of chapter quick assessment ✏️ homework ✏️ reinforcement ✏️ enrichment ✏️ tutoring ⭐️ This guide was designed for a modified 5/6 special needs class. ◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈ ❤️ How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Each time you leave feedback, TPT gives you credits that you can use to lower the cost of future purchases. Please leave feedback for this resource. ❤️ Be the first to know about new resources: Look for the green store logo and click to become a follower! ❤️ Have a question or need help with this resource? Please email: [email protected] with your name and the resource title. Every effort will be made to assist you in a timely manner! ◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈ Terms of Use: ©Coast2CoastTeacher. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed outside the school setting. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart, content and design elements found in this PDF cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
Theodore Taylor’s novel, The Cay, is a great one for working on the concept of theme. You can talk about themes in a variety
Elevate your Fish in a Tree novel study with this engaging collaborative reading poster activity! This collaborative assignment is designed to seamlessly integrate into any exploration of Fish in a Tree, enhancing comprehension and retention. Immerse your students in a dynamic learning experience that culminates in the creation of visually stunning 30 x 40-inch posters, akin to standard movie posters. By participating in this project, students not only deepen their understanding of the novel but also cultivate teamwork and creativity. The final masterpiece serves as a tangible reminder of the knowledge gained throughout the literary journey. Elevate your classroom with these visually impactful creations, perfect for displaying the fruits of your students' collective efforts. As part of my commitment to your success, I continually update and enhance my products. Explore this collaborative reading poster activity and discover an innovative approach to reinforcing literary concepts. Don't miss out on other captivating Collaborative Posters in my collection, including the City of Ember Poster and the Edgar Allan Poe Poster. Each poster project is crafted to seamlessly align with educational objectives while providing a visually appealing representation of students' insights and reflections. Unlock the potential of collaborative learning with this Fish in a Tree poster project. Invest in your students' education and create lasting memories with this immersive and educational experience! See my other Collaborative Posters here: City of Ember Poster Edgar Allan Poe Poster
Having trouble outlining your book? Use this free BookMap template to get clear on your ideas before you dive in.
So, you've finished the first draft of your novel. Congratulations! With a completed draft under your belt, it can be tempting to dive straight into edits, revising all of those pesky plot holes and other weaknesses you created along the way. This, however, would likely be a big mistake. Revising
Lapbooks are an engaging way for students to keep track of their learning while reading Frindle! Students will develop a story map, build vocabulary, analyze characters, evaluate the novel, and more to increase their comprehension. These components can also work for interactive notebooks! Included: •Diagrams & photos •Direction section with detailed instructions •Printable section with printer friendly versions •Story Map with six options •Vocabulary Building with Word Map •Character Traits Analysis with two options •Research about the author & year the book was written •Evaluation Related Products The Lemonade War Lapbook Maniac Magee Lapbook Boxcar Children Lapbook For more Frindle, check out these quick check comprehension questions. You can also get BOTH and save 20% with this Frindle Novel Study Bundle! Additional Novel Studies The Wild Robot Novel Study Bundle (Lapbook & Quick Checks) The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Bundle Matilda Novel Study Bundle (Lapbook & Discussion Task Cards) Customer Tips: Click here to be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches! Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺
Includes rubric with 15 check points. Rubric guides students to a high quality product. Includes character head template. Includes pictures of 10+ student examples. Great for summer reading projects.
At the end of each novel I teach, I like to have my students participate in some sort of culminating literary analysis project that allows me to assess their
Structuring your story can frighten some writers and confuse others, but it doesn't have to be so - here is a simple way to look at story structure.
Novel studies can be fun and engaging for students, but reading a book for the first time can be really daunting, especially for struggling students. One common cause of anxiety is that we haven't prepared them for the reading. The problem is that many of us skip pre-reading activities when planning our novel
Planning your first novel study? Don't worry! Discover 5 easy steps for creating novel units and get a free guide to start smoothly
This product is meant to walk you through a simple 5 step process, the different ways you can implement Blackout Poetry in your classroom, and provide a rubric for guided grading. Included in this product are multiple examples and helpful tips! It would be a fantastic resource for the end of a poetr...
I hope this helps anyone who's trying to design their oc using a wheelchair, it's not a complete guide but I tried my best! deffo do more research if you're writing them as a character
Creative Writer Worksheet – Writing Study Guide (PDF) This week marks the end of our year of creative writer worksheets. From a multitude of possible topics I had to choose one last worksheet, and here it is! I hope this worksheet will serve as a reminder to keep studying and improving yourself as a writer. There’s always more to…
Struggling to figure out how your novel should end? Have a look at these 5 ways to end your novel and see if any of them resonate with your story.
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A variety of lesson plans for the novel The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton — Complete Novel Study, Unit Plan Bundle.
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac – Novel Guide “Two Roads” by Joseph Bruchac is an upper elementary and middle school novel that will leave every single student and teacher having lear…
Hi teacher friends, Some of my favorite memories in elementary school were centered around reading novels in the classroom! I’ll always remember making a glittery web with glue and black paper while reading Charlotte’s Web in third grade. (I also remember our teacher scolding us for the giant glittery mess on the
