Out of the Dust | Activities and Projects

This 44 page activity pack for Out of the Dust, by Karen Hesse, contains 22 Common Core-aligned reading response activities. Focus standards include character analysis, setting, plot, figurative language, and more. Open ended questions and graphic organizers are easily adaptable for every learner. Perfect for whole class, small group, or even 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! ♥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!) ♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources. Students type directly onto the digital version in Google Slides. What's Included 1) 22 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities •Ask or Answer!•Theme Thoughts•Obstacles•Character Traits•Character Changes•Characters and Quotes•Setting: In a Dust Storm•Similes•Puzzling Personification•Similes, Metaphors, & Personification•Passion Poem•One Event: Two Points of View•My Book Cover•A Ticket to Happiness•Would You Rather...?•Chapter Highlights•Character Traits•What Would I Do?•Setting: the Five Senses•Figurative Language Find•Dear Diary•Reading Strategy: Preview Walk  2) 2 Anchor Posters•Setting Analysis Poster•Figurative Language Poster•Both come in color and black/white•Complement included Reading Response activities 3) Culminating Project Options•10 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book 4) Easy Planning and Navigation•Table of Contents outlines focus standards and tells you when to use what•All Answer keys•Student Cover Page for easy packet 5) Instructions for digital Google Drive Version Related Resources This product is contained within my complete novel study for this book. For other components from the complete novel study, click here:Out of the Dust | Comprehension & VocabularyOut of the Dust | Tests, Quizzes, Assessments   Do you need the book that this resource accompanies? Click below to purchase.