Brian's Winter | Activities and Projects

This 37-page activity pack for Brian's Winter, by Gary Paulsen, contains 19 Common Core-aligned reading response activities. Focus standards include theme, plot, character analysis, figurative language, asking and answering questions, and more! Open ended questions and graphic organizers are easily adaptable for every learner. Perfect for whole class, small group, or even independent study.  Click here to PREVIEW this resource! ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase! ♥Excellent for school or homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow! ♥Perfect for digital learning. Students can access the digital version from home or school. Teachers and students can easily send this back and forth using Google Drive or Google Classroom! (The minimum that's needed is a free Google account. However, you may also contact me for help using this product on many other digital learning platforms!) ♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources. Students type directly onto the digital version in Google Slides. ** IMPORTANT NOTE ** The digital Google Drive version contains mostly the same content as the printable version. However, some assignments, such as drawing activities, have been replaced with more digitally friendly assignments, which may include such features as movable/drag-and-drop pieces. This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this novel study. What's Included 1) 19 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities  •Ask and Answer Questions •Brian's Winter: Themes •Lesson Exploration •Summarizing the Plot •Problems and Solutions •How to Survive a Northern Winter •Cause and Effect •Character Response Analysis •Setting: The Five Senses •Brian's Winter: Create a Collage •Figurative Language Types •Figurative Language Acrostic Poem •Point of View: David Smallhorn •Design a Movie Poster •Reading Strategy: Predictions •Learning Log •After Brian Goes Home •My Book Review: Brian's Winter •Author's Biography •Culminating Project Choices 2) Anchor Posters •Setting Analysis Anchor Poster •Figurative Language Analysis Anchor Poster •Posters come in color and black-and-white •Posters complement included activities 3) Culminating Project Options •10 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book 4) Easy planning and Low Prep •Detailed Table of Contents outlines standard/focus and tells you when to use what •Common Core Codes included for all activities •Student Packet Cover for easy organization •All Answer Keys 5) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version Related Resources This product is contained within my complete novel study for this book. For other, smaller components out of the complete novel study, click below. Brian's Winter | Comprehension & Vocabulary Brian's Winter | Tests or Assessments For an easy, automatic Google Forms Novel Study for this book, click below. This is a new, special edition! Brian's Winter Novel Study | Google Forms Edition