The Christmas Pig Novel Study Unit

This novel study for The Christmas Pig, by J.K. Rowling, contains 139 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more. Focus standards include theme, plot, character analysis, 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! ♥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. Students type directly onto the digital version in Google Slides. 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!  ** 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. ** 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 4-6 chapters and contains the following six parts. →Quickwrite-Encourages freewriting and relates the text to the student. →True/False, Fill-in-the-Blank, or Sequencing questions. →Standards Focus Activity. →Comprehension and Analysis-3 written response questions. →Vocabulary-introduces 4 new words for every section. →Beyond-a creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing. 2) 17 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities  •Ask and Answer Questions •Lessons from the Story •Scene Snapshot •Reading Highlights •Cause and Effect •Character Traits •What Would I Do? •The Things in The Christmas Pig •Characters and Quotes •The Christmas Pig: Focus on Setting •Journey through The Land of the Lost •Figurative Language •Figurative Language Find •A Different Point of View •My Book Cover •My Most Treasured Possession •My Book Review 3) 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 4-6 chapters, for a total of 52 words •Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color •Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w 4) Culminating Project Options •10 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book 5) Three Assessments •Test comprehension and vocabulary after reading portions of the book •Assessment #1-Chapters 1-30 •Assessment #2-Chapters 31-58 •Variety of question types including multiple choice and written response •Assessments provided in 3 versions: Printables, Google Slides, and Google Forms! 6) Student Bookmarks •Serve as reference tools •Highlight plot, setting, characters •Attractive, original, hand-drawn art  7) 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 8) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version 9) Instructions for digital Google Forms Tests Related Resources Don't need the whole thing? For smaller components out of this complete novel study, click the links below. The Christmas Pig | Comprehension and Vocabulary The Christmas Pig | Activities and Projects The Christmas Pig | Tests | Quizzes | Assessments For an easy, automatic Google Forms Novel Study for this book, click below. This is a new, special edition! COMING SOON!