Front Desk Close Readings
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Front Desk Close Readings – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 25 Close Reading Assignments
- Literary Elements Notes
- Graphic Organizers to Scaffold Learning
- 4 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- Literary Skills-Based & Standards-Aligned
- Digital Links for Google Slides™
- Pre-Made Text Boxes for Students
- Answer Keys
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Analysis of point of view of the text
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Author’s use of word choice to develop tone and suspense
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Analysis of flashbacks
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Analysis of conflict and plot
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Identifying and analyzing setting for mood and conflict
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Character analysis
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Development of motif and theme across the novel
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Identifying and analyzing symbols for deeper meaning
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable (Writing Resources Editable)
- 7.81 MB
- 125 Pages
- Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™
- 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.
Front Desk Close Readings – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 25 Close Reading Assignments
- Literary Elements Notes
- Graphic Organizers to Scaffold Learning
- 4 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- Literary Skills-Based & Standards-Aligned
- Digital Links for Google Slides™
- Pre-Made Text Boxes for Students
- Answer Keys
-
Analysis of point of view of the text
-
Author’s use of word choice to develop tone and suspense
-
Analysis of flashbacks
-
Analysis of conflict and plot
-
Identifying and analyzing setting for mood and conflict
-
Character analysis
-
Development of motif and theme across the novel
-
Identifying and analyzing symbols for deeper meaning
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable (Writing Resources Editable)
- 7.81 MB
- 125 Pages
- Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™
- 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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The Front Desk Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Front Desk by Kelly Yang. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, pre-reading resources, vocabulary, assessments, and argumentative writing resources 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.
Front Desk Chapter Questions
The comprehension and literary analysis resources for Front Desk will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every chapter grouping, students will have to answer rigorous, text-based questions that assess not only their ability to comprehend but also their ability to analyze key events. There are two sets of questions for each reading: Reading Response A (comprehension) and Reading Response B (analysis). The twin sets offer different levels of challenge for students to give you options for meeting the needs of all your learners. All 46 assignments include questions that require close reading of the text, which means your students will always be practicing essential skills. With numerous options for implementation, the resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.
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The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of Front Desk and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 23 reading checks, 3 novel quizzes, 1 final differentiated test, and an essay choice board.
Front Desk Pre-Reading Resources
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