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Long Way Down Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:

  • 8 Comprehension & Analysis Chapter Questions Assignments
  • Elevator Trip Close Reading Assignments & Visual Activity
  • 8 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
  • Discussion Questions – 8 (1 per Reading) & 8 Whole Novel
  • 8 Novel Quizzes – Comprehension & Analysis
  • Final Novel Assessment – A & B Differentiated Format
  • Essay Choice Board – 4 Prompts
  • 4 Nonfiction Activity Sets: Revenge, Social Norms, Gun Violence & Forgiveness – 3 Anticipation Guides, 4 Informational, Engaging Activities, Final Project
  • Vocabulary Resources – 3 Crossword Puzzles, 3 Practice Exercises, 3 Quizzes
  • Instructional Pacing Guide, 20 Lesson Plans & Instructional Lessons (PowerPoint)
  • Editable Resources to Accommodate Classroom Context
  • Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources!
  • Googles Slides™ & Google Forms™ links for student pages!
The Long Way Down Novel Study is a comprehensive teaching resource. This novel study provides unique opportunities to implement an engaging exploration of this popular book. The Long Way Down teaching resources provide you with the resources you need to teach a successful and thoughtful unit.
 
With over 60+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. The discussion questions, close readings, and nonfiction connections will 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 and ACCOMMODATE for all learners, allowing you to choose the assignments that best support your students’ learning while being conducive to all types of classroom models.
  • ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
  • Editable
  • 104 MB
  • 407 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.
Contents

Long Way Down Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:

  • 8 Comprehension & Analysis Chapter Questions Assignments
  • Elevator Trip Close Reading Assignments & Visual Activity
  • 8 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
  • Discussion Questions – 8 (1 per Reading) & 8 Whole Novel
  • 8 Novel Quizzes – Comprehension & Analysis
  • Final Novel Assessment – A & B Differentiated Format
  • Essay Choice Board – 4 Prompts
  • 4 Nonfiction Activity Sets: Revenge, Social Norms, Gun Violence & Forgiveness – 3 Anticipation Guides, 4 Informational, Engaging Activities, Final Project
  • Vocabulary Resources – 3 Crossword Puzzles, 3 Practice Exercises, 3 Quizzes
  • Instructional Pacing Guide, 20 Lesson Plans & Instructional Lessons (PowerPoint)
  • Editable Resources to Accommodate Classroom Context
  • Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources!
  • Googles Slides™ & Google Forms™ links for student pages!
Description
The Long Way Down Novel Study is a comprehensive teaching resource. This novel study provides unique opportunities to implement an engaging exploration of this popular book. The Long Way Down teaching resources provide you with the resources you need to teach a successful and thoughtful unit.
 
With over 60+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. The discussion questions, close readings, and nonfiction connections will 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 and ACCOMMODATE for all learners, allowing you to choose the assignments that best support your students’ learning while being conducive to all types of classroom models.
Format
  • ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
  • Editable
  • 104 MB
  • 407 Pages
  • Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™ & Google Forms™
Rights
  • 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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Long Way Down Novel Questions & Discussion Questions
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Long Way Down Analysis & Discussion Questions

The Long Way Down chapter and discussion questions will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential standards-aligned literacy skills. For every chapter grouping of Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, 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. With numerous options for implementation and editable questions, the resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.

Long Way Down Elevator Activity & Close Readings
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Long Way Down Elevator Trip Activity & Close Readings

Through the Long Way Down elevator trip close reading activity and whole novel analysis activities, students will deeply engage with Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. The novel study resource provides them repeated opportunities to think critically and apply their understanding of essential literary elements. Its rigorous tasks also encourage close reading and the use of textual evidence. With numerous options for implementation, the Long Way Down novel study close reading resources allow for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.

Long Way Down Assessments
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Long Way Down Assessments

The Long Way Down assessment resources will help you measure how well students are understanding Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and how well they can apply literary skills taught throughout a unit. These 8 editable quizzes and a differentiated test use rigorous lines of questioning to challenge students’ knowledge of the novel’s content and literary elements.

Long Way Down Vocabulary
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Long Way Down Vocabulary

The vocabulary resources will engage students in varied activities to expand their vocabulary found in Long Way Down. The resources include materials to help teach challenging vocabulary words in Long Way Down that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 3 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.
Long Way Down Nonfiction Connections
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Long Way Down Nonfiction Connections

The thematic nonfiction activity sets will build students’ background knowledge about the topics and themes that influence and shape the characters and circumstances in the novel Long Way Down. Students will synthesize informational texts, conduct research, and analyze data alongside their reading of Long Way Down, which will improve their critical thinking skills and deepen their understanding of the novel. As they do, they will also practice essential skills aligned to the reading of informational texts under the Common Core State Standards.

Long Way Down Novel Questions & Discussion Questions

Long Way Down Analysis & Discussion Questions

The Long Way Down chapter and discussion questions will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential standards-aligned literacy skills. For every chapter grouping of Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, 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. With numerous options for implementation and editable questions, the resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.

Long Way Down Elevator Trip Close Reading

Long Way Down Elevator Trip Activity & Close Readings

Through the Long Way Down elevator trip close reading activity and whole novel analysis activities, students will deeply engage with Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. The novel study resource provides them repeated opportunities to think critically and apply their understanding of essential literary elements. Its rigorous tasks also encourage close reading and the use of textual evidence. With numerous options for implementation, the Long Way Down novel study close reading resources allow for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.

Long Way Down Assessments, Quizzes, Tests

Long Way Down Assessments

The Long Way Down assessment resources will help you measure how well students are understanding Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and how well they can apply literary skills taught throughout a unit. These 8 editable quizzes and a differentiated test use rigorous lines of questioning to challenge students’ knowledge of the novel’s content and literary elements.

Long Way Down Vocabulary

Long Way Down Vocabulary

The vocabulary resources will engage students in varied activities to expand their vocabulary found in Long Way Down. The resources include materials to help teach challenging vocabulary words in Long Way Down that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 3 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.
Long Way Down Nonfiction Connections

Long Way Down Nonfiction Connections

The thematic nonfiction activity sets will build students’ background knowledge about the topics and themes that influence and shape the characters and circumstances in the novel Long Way Down. Students will synthesize informational texts, conduct research, and analyze data alongside their reading of Long Way Down, which will improve their critical thinking skills and deepen their understanding of the novel. As they do, they will also practice essential skills aligned to the reading of informational texts under the Common Core State Standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

I primarily teach students with disabilities and/or ELL students. Is this a good resource for me?

Yes! Each novel study contains a wealth of resources that allow you to differentiate for your students.

Can I use this for X? Does it have Y? What about Z? Have a question you don't see here?

If you have a specific question about the resource, its contents, or potential uses, please contact us at support@lit-lessons.com. We are happy to answer all and any questions to make sure the product is the right fit for you and your classroom context.

Does this resource include digital links for online or distance learning instruction?

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.

How are the resources standards-aligned?

Each resource has been aligned to the Common Core State Standards for its applicable grades and subject. The specific standards for each resource are listed when you buy a full unit or in the implementation notes for certain products.

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