Poppy Novel Unit / Guided Reading Packet / Study Guide
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Description
This is a new and improved version of my comprehensive book group packet based on the novel Poppy, by Avi. It features guiding questions for students to complete as they read the book. It can be used to support comprehension and discuss during guided reading lessons as well as extension activities at the end of the packet.
This is a great book for 3rd to 6th graders! It is a great book to improve vocabulary and work with a wide variety of reading strategies. It is an Guided Reading level S / DRA level 40, but could easily be used with students at higher levels as well.
The kids always love it because Poppy is a relatable hero and Ereth is funny and edgy. It is the first in a great series of fantasy books, and can be used to get students interested in a great author, Avi.
Includes an answer guide to make assessment quick and easy.
Comprehension: The comprehension sections of this unit focus more on higher-level thinking skills than on testing kids' memory of the chapter. Students answer questions and fill out graphic organizers that focus on:
- questioning
- stating opinions
- comparing and contrasting
- making predictions
- inferring
- Genre analysis
- Foreshadowing
- Theme & Mood
- Point of View & Perspective
- character traits & character analysis
- supporting answers with evidence
- cause & effect
- fact & opinion
- figurative Language
- and much more
Vocabulary: This novel unit includes a vocabulary section for each chapter. Students work on:
- synonyms & antonyms
- multiple meanings of words
- parts of speech
- derivatives or variations of words
- Choosing correct definitions for words
- extending vocabulary to other situations.
