Fish in a Tree Novel Study Unit

This novel study for Fish in a Tree, by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, contains 115 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more. Focus standards include asking and answering questions, theme, plot, character analysis, figurative language, point of view, opinion writing, and more! Click here to PREVIEW this resource! ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase! ♥Perfect for distance 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!) ♥Excellent for school or homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow! ♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources. ** NEW ** An additional version of the assessments is now included as Google Forms, which are self-grading. Students can complete these easily on their computers and laptops, and you get instant data! Easy instructions included. (Note: You will need to manually grade the written response questions only.) What's Included 1) Student Chapter Work •Every section covers 5-6 chapters and contains the following six parts. →Quickwrite-Encourages freewriting and relates the text to the student. →Vocabulary-introduces 4 new words for every section. →True/False, Multiple Choice, and/or Sequencing questions. →Standards Focus Activity. →Comprehension and Analysis-3 written response questions. →Beyond-a creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing. •This Student Chapter Work portion comes in TWO different versions--you choose what to use! •The Traditional Version includes two-sided papers for easy packets. •The Trifold Version includes compact trifolds for easy storage and display! •Both versions include the same activities. They mirror each other but are simply different formats. 2) 13 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities  •Ask and Answer Questions  •Themes •Devil's Advocate: Theme  •Causes and Effects  •Characters and Nicknames  •Character Analysis  •Figurative Language  •Instagram Feed  •My Book Cover  •Reading Strategy: Predictions  •Would You Rather?  •Chess, a Game of Life: A Comparison Activity •Fish in a Tree: Freewriting 3) Figurative Language Anchor Poster •Comes in color and b/w •A teaching aid that complements the included figurative language activities 4) Vocabulary Focus •Two Vocabulary Reviews •Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues •Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions •Four challenge words chosen for you from every 5-6 chapters •Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color •Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w  5) Culminating Project Options •9 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book 6) Two Assessments •Test comprehension and vocabulary •Test #1-Chapters 1 to 25 •Test #2-Chapters 26 to 51 •Assessments come in 3 versions: Printables, Google Slides, AND Google Forms! 7) Student Bookmarks •Serve as reference tools •Highlight plot, setting, characters •Attractive art  8) Easy planning and Low Prep •Unit Map lays it all out for you •Table of Contents for easy navigation •Common Core Codes included for all activities •Student Packet Covers •All Answer Keys 9) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version 10) Instructions for digital Google Forms Tests Related Resources For smaller components out of this complete novel study, click here. Fish in a Tree | Comprehension & Vocabulary Fish in a Tree | Activities & Projects Fish in a Tree | Tests   Do you need the book that this resource accompanies? Click here to purchase.