The Trumpet of the Swan Novel Study Unit

Item description

This novel study for The Trumpet of the Swan, by E.B. White, contains 114 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more. Excellent for Grades 3-6!

Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, setting, and more.

No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. 

*IMPORTANT NOTE: This product is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. You will NOT receive a physical booklet in the mail.*

♥You’re free to use the printable OR Google 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 Google version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources.

♥Perfect for digital learning. Students can access the Google version from any computer or tablet! 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.)

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 product.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

1) Student Chapter Work
•Every section covers 3 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.

2) 20 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Questions Multi-Flow Map
•Response to Literature: Theme
•Chapter Events
•Main Events
•Louis the Swan
•Louis’ Obstacles
•The Trumpet of the Swan: Cause & Effect
•Character Traits
•Louis: Character Changes
•What Would I Do?
•The Trumpet of the Swan: Focus on Setting
•Figurative Language Version 1
•Figurative Language Version 2
•A Different Perspective
•Solve the Riddle
•Reading Strategy: Predictions
•Mystery Words
•My Book Review: The Trumpet of the Swan
•The Trumpet of the Swan: Freewriting
•Trumpeter Swans: Brochure

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 3 chapters
•Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color
•Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w 

4) Culminating Project Options
•9 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book

5) Two Assessments
•Test comprehension and vocabulary
•Test #1-Chapters 1-20
•Test #2-Chapters 21-41

6) Student Bookmarks
•Serve as reference tools
•Highlight plot, setting, characters
•Attractive 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) Figurative Language Anchor Posters
•Complement included figurative language activities
•Comes in color and b/w

9) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version

10) Instructions for digital Google Forms Tests

**IMPORTANT NOTE**

Along with the PRINTABLE version, you’ll receive links for DIGITAL Google versions too! To use the digital versions, you will need Internet access and a free Google account, OR Google Classroom. They will work on computers or iPads. Upon purchasing, you will download documents containing links to the digital files, along with explicit, easy-to-follow instructions that will get you started in minutes! Students will be highly engaged and freshly invigorated as they type, draw, and diagram directly into the files on their computers or tablets. These versions are easily shared digitally between you and your students, without the hassle of paper, pencil, and copies. Additionally, the Google Forms assessments allow for self-grading and instant data!

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