Ground Zero Novel Study
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6 Weeks of Instructional Materials $30
- 30 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 19 Reading Response A (Comprehension) Assignments
- 19 Reading Response B (Analysis) Assignments
- 19 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based) & 4 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- 15 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- 15 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- Vocabulary Resources – 5 Crossword Puzzles, 5 Practice Assignments, 5 Quizzes
- Assessment Resources – 19 Mini-Quizzes, 3 Comprehension Quizzes, 1 Final Differentiated Test, Essay Choice Board
- Pre-Reading Resources – Anticipation Guide, Book Trailer, Discussion Activity (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources!
- Google Slides™ & Google Forms™ links for student pages!
The Ground Zero Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Ground Zero by Alan Gratz. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, history of the September 11th attacks nonfiction readings and activities, vocabulary, assessments, and project choice board 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
- 35 MB
- 548 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.
- 30 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 19 Reading Response A (Comprehension) Assignments
- 19 Reading Response B (Analysis) Assignments
- 19 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based) & 4 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- 15 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- 15 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- Vocabulary Resources – 5 Crossword Puzzles, 5 Practice Assignments, 5 Quizzes
- Assessment Resources – 19 Mini-Quizzes, 3 Comprehension Quizzes, 1 Final Differentiated Test, Essay Choice Board
- Pre-Reading Resources – Anticipation Guide, Book Trailer, Discussion Activity (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources!
- Google Slides™ & Google Forms™ links for student pages!
The Ground Zero Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Ground Zero by Alan Gratz. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, history of the September 11th attacks nonfiction readings and activities, vocabulary, assessments, and project choice board 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
- 35 MB
- 548 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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Ground Zero Chapter Questions
The comprehension and literary analysis resources for Ground Zero will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every two chapters, 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 38 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.
Ground Zero Close Readings
The 19 close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core State Standards to develop students’ literacy proficiency. Using Ground Zero 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.
Ground Zero Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of Ground Zero and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 19 reading checks, 3 novel quizzes, 1 final differentiated test, and an essay choice board.
Ground Zero Nonfiction Readings & Activities
The 15 nonfiction readings and 15 extension activities will build your students’ knowledge about the history of the terrorist attacks that occurred in the United States on September 11, 2001. The materials will place 9/11 in a larger historical context and offer a thoughtful view of the tragedy with readings that explain key events preceding the attacks, the attacks themselves, and the consequences of them still unfolding decades later. With a diverse set of materials, such as historical documents, a speech, a podcast, documentaries, oral histories, debate, and much more, the 15 readings and 15 activities will engage all learners and deepen their knowledge about this tragic but consequential event. The comprehensive set of resources provide students with various opportunities to synthesize across texts as they engage in close reading and analysis.
Ground Zero 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 Ground Zero that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 5 vocabulary lists of 10 words each and a crossword puzzle, practice assignment, and quiz for each set, the materials provide opportunities for differentiation to suit the needs of the classroom.
Ground Zero Chapter Questions
The comprehension and literary analysis resources for Ground Zero will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every two chapters, 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 38 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.
Ground Zero Close Readings
The 19 close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core State Standards to develop students’ literacy proficiency. Using Ground Zero 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.
Ground Zero Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of Ground Zero and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 19 reading checks, 3 novel quizzes, 1 final differentiated test, and an essay choice board.
Ground Zero Nonfiction Readings & Activities
The 15 nonfiction readings and 15 extension activities will build your students’ knowledge about the history of the terrorist attacks that occurred in the United States on September 11, 2001. The materials will place 9/11 in a larger historical context and offer a thoughtful view of the tragedy with readings that explain key events preceding the attacks, the attacks themselves, and the consequences of them still unfolding decades later. With a diverse set of materials, such as historical documents, a speech, a podcast, documentaries, oral histories, debate, and much more, the 15 readings and 15 activities will engage all learners and deepen their knowledge about this tragic but consequential event. The comprehensive set of resources provide students with various opportunities to synthesize across texts as they engage in close reading and analysis.
Ground Zero 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 Ground Zero that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 5 vocabulary lists of 10 words each and a crossword puzzle, practice assignment, and quiz for each set, the materials provide opportunities for differentiation to suit the needs of the classroom.
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Yes! Each novel study contains a wealth of resources that allow you to differentiate for your students.
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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Each resource has been aligned to the Common Core State Standards for its applicable grades in both Literacy, Social Studies, and Writing. The specific standards for each resource are listed when you buy a full unit or in the implementation notes for certain products.
