Dinosaurs Before Dark | Magic Tree House #1 | Lesson Plan, Quizzes, Activities

Need an engaging book companion for Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House #1)? Look no further than this 100+ page 5-day NO PREP novel study!

Perfect for elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this resource covers pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading through cross-curricular activities. 

Each day's lesson plan appeals to different types of learners: curated videos (visual and auditory), chapter reading (reading), comprehension quizzes and vocabulary (writing), interactive notebook and other activities (kinesthetic), and more.

A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR:

• Literature circles
• Writing lessons or centers
• English language arts (ELA) class
• Social studies or history class
• ...or just for fun!

ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

• Teacher instructions
• 5-day lesson plan
• List of required materials and optional supplements
• Curated videos
• Chapter comprehension quizzes
• Chapter vocabulary (2 options)
• Pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading worksheets and activities
• Interactive notebook pieces (6 options)
• Book review reports (6 options)
• Writing craftivity
• Suggested project-based activity
• Other daily activities

This resource is designed with your ink cartridge in mind. It's no prep and "no frills" — everything you need and nothing you don't. Just print and go with Jack and Annie on their latest adventure! 

Want to try before you buy? Click here for a free, abridged version of day 1 of my Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House #1) NO PREP 5-day unit.

CROSS-CURRICULAR SUBJECTS COVERED:

• Art (drawing, coloring, arts & crafts)
• Comprehension
• English language arts
• Geography
• Grammar
• History
• Reading
• Research
• Social studies
• Spelling
• Writing

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