The Watsons Go to Birmingham Novel Study

The Watsons Go To Birmingham, 1963 Novel Study includes comprehension questions and vocabulary activities to teach a literature unit with the book by Christopher Paul Curtis.Standards-aligned and engaging, this isn't your typical book study. Instead of overwhelming learners with a list of daily chapter questions that don't require them to think beyond the text, The Watsons Go To Birmingham novel unit is meaningful and targets a specific comprehension skill each day.   Your download includes: ✔Daily comprehension prompts in 3 formats for differentiation Foldable trifold brochures Cut & paste journal prompts for interactive notebooks Google Slides for easy differentiation or digital classrooms ✔ Weekly word of the day flip books for text-based vocabulary ✔ Easy-to-follow directions for printing & prep ✔ Instructional planning guide ✔ Answer keys   In The Watsons Go To Birmingham Novel Study you'll find: 1) Student comprehension practice (up to 15 instructional days) Each day's work focuses on a single standards-based comprehension skill Short, written responses include opportunities to apply thinking to text Designed with reluctant and struggling learners in mind Built-in graphic organizers to support skill acquisition Approachable questions help make connections & start conversations No boring multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank questions! Available in both printable trifolds, pasteable journal prompts, & Google Slides   2) Approachable practice with key reading standards and skills including: Generating main ideas and a summary of key events Text analysis and responding to literature Exploring character traits & development through events of the plot Making inferences and drawing conclusions based on text clues Utilizing context clues to establish meaning Analyzing point of view & its impact on the reader. And so much more!   3) Text-based & academic vocabulary One target word identified for each day's reading Includes opportunity to generate a personal definition & use the word in context Fosters vocabulary knowledge through synonyms & antonyms Opportunities to make connections to academic vocabulary for daily skills   4) Teacher support materials Unit scope & sequence lay out the day's comprehension & vocabulary focus Answer Keys for all comprehension activities Tips for preparation and implementation Optional guide for assigning in Google Classroom