Thunder Cave By Roland Smith Novel Study
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Description
This is a 90+ page Common Core aligned NO PREP novel study for Thunder Cave by Roland Smith. This novel study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. The 30+ page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.
GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet and review quiz are available as Google Drive files. A vocabulary and definitions list is also included to allow you to easily import into Flippity, Kahoot, Quizlet, etc. to create digital flashcards or word games.
Content Warning: there are a few words parents and teachers might find objectionable: piss and bastards.
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Included in this Novel Study Guide:
Introductory and Informational Materials:
▸Anticipation Guide (digital option)
▸CCSS Checklists for grades 5 - 7
Vocabulary Building Materials:
▸Master Vocabulary List (digital option)
▸”Mark My Words” Student Vocabulary Bookmark
▸Word Wall Cards
▸Vocabulary and Definition Cards
▸Final Vocabulary Quiz (answer key included)
Student Packet (divided into 3 sections) (digital option) featuring:
▸Vocabulary
▸Chapter Questions
▸Focused Information and Questions on Figurative Language and Synonyms/Antonyms
▸Discussion Questions
▸Summarizing
▸Student Project Suggestions
Additional Activities and Worksheets:
▸Make A Swahili Dictionary (digital option)
▸Life Lessons from Thunder Cave (digital option)
▸Theme Graphic Organizer (digital option)
▸Q & A Dice Game
Assessments:
▸Final Vocabulary Quiz (matching)
▸Review Quiz (M/C + write a summary) (digital option-m/c only)
Common Core Standards utilized with this unit:
R.L. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
R.L. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4
R.L. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
L. 5.4, 5.5
L. 6.4, 6.5
L. 7.4, 7.5
Skills addressed in this book study guide include:
▸determining word meaning from context clues and/or using a dictionary
▸figurative language (alliteration, similes, metaphors, hyperbole, idioms, personification, adages/proverbs, and allusions)
▸synonyms and antonyms
▸setting
▸making inferences
▸understanding the feelings of characters
▸point of view
▸summarizing
▸irony
▸theme
▸recognize how a character changes throughout a story]
▸sequencing
▸cause and effect
▸compare and contrast this book with another book (student project)
Curriculum tie-ins or occasions:
▸Africa
▸elephants
▸poaching
▸native cultures (Hopi and Masai)
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