Weasel Novel Study Unit

This novel study for Weasel, by Cynthia DeFelice, contains 107 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more. Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting. No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or 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! ♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources. ♥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!) ** 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 2-3 chapters and contains the following six parts. →Quickwrite: Free-writing that connects the students to the text. →True/False, Multiple Choice, and/or Sequencing. →Standards Focus: Activity based on Reading Literature standards. →Comprehension and Analysis: 3 written response questions. →Beyond: Creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing. →Vocabulary: Practice with 3 new words for each section of reading. 2) 15 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities  •Questions and Answers •Theme Thoughts •Main Events •Cause and Effect •Character Traits •Obstacles •Character Changes •What Would I Do? •Setting Snapshot •Settings and Emotions •Figurative Language (2 versions) •Dear Diary •Points of View •My Book Cover •My Book Review 3) Figurative Language Anchor Poster •Comes in color and b/w •Complements figurative language activities 4) Free-writing Journal with Quote Posters •Decorative Posters with thought-provoking quotes from the book •Free-writing page with journal prompts to encourage thinking about the book's themes 5) Vocabulary Focus •Two Vocabulary Reviews to use throughout the study •Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues •Vocabulary Lists are organized by chapter & come with and without definitions •Three challenge words chosen for you from every 2-3 chapters •Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color contain parts of speech, definitions, and illustrations •Vocabulary Flashcards in black and white 6) Culminating Project Options •9 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book 7) Two Assessments •Test comprehension and vocabulary •Test #1-Chapters 1 to 12 •Test #2-Chapters 13 to 19 •Assessments provided in 3 versions: printables, Google Slides, AND Google Forms! 8) Student Bookmarks •Serve as reference tools •Highlight plot, setting, characters •Attractive art  9) 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 10) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version 11) Instructions for digital Google Forms Tests Related Resources Don’t need the whole thing? For smaller components out of this novel study, click below: Weasel | Comprehension & Vocabulary Weasel | Activities and Projects Weasel | Tests Do you need the book that this resource accompanies? Click here to purchase.