Chains Novel Study
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6 Weeks of Instructional Materials Original price was: $39.$30Current price is: $30.
Chains Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 30 Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 20 Literary Analysis Assignments
- 20 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based)
- American Revolution Spy Unit – 8 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- American Revolution Spy Unit – 6 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- 5 Pre-reading Activities
- Assessments – 20 Mini-Quizzes, 2 Quizzes, 2 Final Tests, Essay Questions
- Vocabulary – 2 Crossword Puzzles, 2 Quizzes, Graphic Organizers
- 3 Final Projects
- Anticipation Activities (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources
- Google Slides™ and Google Forms™ links for student pages
The Chains Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, American Revolution spy nonfiction readings and activities, vocabulary, assessments, and final projects all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your students, allowing you to choose the assignments that best support your students’ learning while being conducive to any classroom model.
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable
- 251 MB
- 351 Pages
- Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™ & Google Forms™
- This downloadable resource supplies one single-teacher license for use in your classroom.
- Photocopying of this product is allowed only for the classroom use of the purchaser.
- Replication of this product, in whole or in part, for commercial sale or broader distribution is strictly prohibited.
- This product also may NOT be shared electronically, digitally, or otherwise in a manner that violates the Terms of Use detailed by LIT Lessons.
- For explicit information on permissions, please see the Terms of Use document included with this resource. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Chains Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 30 Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 20 Literary Analysis Assignments
- 20 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based)
- American Revolution Spy Unit – 8 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- American Revolution Spy Unit – 6 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- 5 Pre-reading Activities
- Assessments – 20 Mini-Quizzes, 2 Quizzes, 2 Final Tests, Essay Questions
- Vocabulary – 2 Crossword Puzzles, 2 Quizzes, Graphic Organizers
- 3 Final Projects
- Anticipation Activities (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources
- Google Slides™ and Google Forms™ links for student pages
The Chains Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, American Revolution spy nonfiction readings and activities, vocabulary, assessments, and final projects all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your students, allowing you to choose the assignments that best support your students’ learning while being conducive to any classroom model.
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable
- 251 MB
- 351 Pages
- Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™ & Google Forms™
- This downloadable resource supplies one single-teacher license for use in your classroom.
- Photocopying of this product is allowed only for the classroom use of the purchaser.
- Replication of this product, in whole or in part, for commercial sale or broader distribution is strictly prohibited.
- This product also may NOT be shared electronically, digitally, or otherwise in a manner that violates the Terms of Use detailed by LIT Lessons.
- For explicit information on permissions, please see the Terms of Use document included with this resource. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Chains Literary Analysis Chapter Questions
For the novel Chains, 20 literary analysis assignments provide a framework for students to complete a deep analysis of each chapter grouping in the book The assignments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards. They are designed not only to have students practice literary skills but also demonstrate their comprehension of the text. It could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter.
Chains Close Readings
The 20 fiction close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core Standards to develop students’ literary proficiency. Using the novel, Chains, as the foundational text for close reading, each lesson focuses on a particular skill, such as setting, conflict, tone, and plot, and provides students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their ability to perform that skill. Each assignment also requires students to use textual evidence to support their claims. The resources could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter grouping. You can choose the purpose that best suits your students and your classroom.
Chains Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of Chains and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 20 reading checks, 2 novel quizzes, 2 final assessments, and essay prompts.
American Revolution Spy Readings & Extension Activities
The Revolutionary War spy resources provide everything you need to not only explain but also help your students experience America’s first espionage operations. The resource starts with a fun, problem-solving game to generate excitement and investment in the unit! The 8 nonfiction readings supply foundational knowledge about spying and Revolutionary War spies. Then, guide students through 5 fun, engaging activities that develop their critical thinking skills by putting them in the shoes of a Revolutionary War era spy.
Chains Vocabulary
The vocabulary resources will engage students in varied activities to expand their vocabulary. The resources include materials to help teach challenging vocabulary words in Chains that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 25 identified words, 2 crossword puzzles, 2 quizzes, and a test, the materials provide opportunities for differentiation to suit the needs of the classroom.
Chains Literary Analysis Chapter Questions
For the novel Chains, 20 literary analysis assignments provide a framework for students to complete a deep analysis of each chapter grouping in the book The assignments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards. They are designed not only to have students practice literary skills but also demonstrate their comprehension of the text. It could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter.
Chains Close Readings
The 20 fiction close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core Standards to develop students’ literary proficiency. Using the novel, Chains, as the foundational text for close reading, each lesson focuses on a particular skill, such as setting, conflict, tone, and plot, and provides students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their ability to perform that skill. Each assignment also requires students to use textual evidence to support their claims. The resources could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate whole class literacy discussions for each chapter grouping. You can choose the purpose that best suits your students and your classroom.
Chains Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of Chains and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 20 reading checks, 2 novel quizzes, 2 final assessments, and essay prompts.
American Revolution Spy Readings & Extension Activities
The Revolutionary War spy resources provide everything you need to not only explain but also help your students experience America’s first espionage operations. The resource starts with a fun, problem-solving game to generate excitement and investment in the unit! The 8 nonfiction readings supply foundational knowledge about spying and Revolutionary War spies. Then, guide students through 5 fun, engaging activities that develop their critical thinking skills by putting them in the shoes of a Revolutionary War era spy.
Chains Vocabulary
The vocabulary resources will engage students in varied activities to expand their vocabulary. The resources include materials to help teach challenging vocabulary words in Chains that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 25 identified words, 2 crossword puzzles, 2 quizzes, and a test, the materials provide opportunities for differentiation to suit the needs of the classroom.
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Yes! Every student assignment also includes a link to complete in Google Slides™ or Google Forms™. For Google Slides™ assignments, text boxes are pre-made, so students only need to type their answers. Please note that not all assignments are conducive to online learning.
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