The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Novel Study
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 30 Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 16 Comprehension Assignments
- 16 Literary Analysis Assignments
- 16 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based)
- 15 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- 10 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- Assessments – 16 Mini-Quizzes, 3 Novel Quizzes, 3 Final Tests, Essay Choice Board
- Vocabulary – 3 Crossword Puzzles, 3 Practice Assignments, 3 Quizzes, Graphic Organizers
- 1 Final Project
- Anticipation Activities (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources
- Google Slides™ and Google Forms™ links for student pages
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings and activities, vocabulary, assessments, and final project 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
- 70 MB
- 492 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.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 30 Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 16 Comprehension Assignments
- 16 Literary Analysis Assignments
- 16 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based)
- 15 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- 10 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- Assessments – 16 Mini-Quizzes, 3 Novel Quizzes, 3 Final Tests, Essay Choice Board
- Vocabulary – 3 Crossword Puzzles, 3 Practice Assignments, 3 Quizzes, Graphic Organizers
- 1 Final Project
- Anticipation Activities (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources
- Google Slides™ and Google Forms™ links for student pages
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings and activities, vocabulary, assessments, and final project 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
- 70 MB
- 492 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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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Comprehension & Literary Analysis Chapter Questions
The comprehension guide and literary analysis resources provide a framework for students to deeply engage with every chapter grouping of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The 32 assignments – 16 comprehension and 16 literary analysis – are designed to not only to have students practice essential literary skills but also demonstrate their comprehension of the text. In having students demonstrate their understanding of the novel across both dimensions, the resource allows for differentiation and flexible implementation.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Close Readings
The 16 close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core State Standards to develop students’ literary proficiency. Using The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 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.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 16 reading checks, 2 novel quizzes, a differentiated final assessment, and essay prompts.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Nonfiction Readings & Activities
The 15 nonfiction readings will open new perspectives to your students about the First Nations of North America. With a particular focus on groups that inhabited the present-day United States, the articles will provide background knowledge about the social, cultural, environmental, and political forces essential to understanding the history of indigenous tribes. Students will learn about the First Nations prior to European contact as well as examine important issues that have been relevant since then through to the modern day. Those issues also connect to the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Therefore, students will be able to synthesize across the nonfiction readings and the novel, building their critical thinking skills in the process. The 10 extension activities take your students deeper and provide an avenue for your students to study the complexities of the social, cultural, environmental, and political forces essential to understanding the history of First Nations. They will learn about these topics not only to better understand them but also better understand the thematic elements of the novel.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 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 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 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.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Comprehension & Literary Analysis Chapter Questions
The comprehension guide and literary analysis resources provide a framework for students to deeply engage with every chapter grouping of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The 32 assignments – 16 comprehension and 16 literary analysis – are designed to not only to have students practice essential literary skills but also demonstrate their comprehension of the text. In having students demonstrate their understanding of the novel across both dimensions, the resource allows for differentiation and flexible implementation.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Close Readings
The 16 close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core State Standards to develop students’ literary proficiency. Using The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 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.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 16 reading checks, 2 novel quizzes, a differentiated final assessment, and essay prompts.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Nonfiction Readings & Activities
The 15 nonfiction readings will open new perspectives to your students about the First Nations of North America. With a particular focus on groups that inhabited the present-day United States, the articles will provide background knowledge about the social, cultural, environmental, and political forces essential to understanding the history of indigenous tribes. Students will learn about the First Nations prior to European contact as well as examine important issues that have been relevant since then through to the modern day. Those issues also connect to the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Therefore, students will be able to synthesize across the nonfiction readings and the novel, building their critical thinking skills in the process. The 10 extension activities take your students deeper and provide an avenue for your students to study the complexities of the social, cultural, environmental, and political forces essential to understanding the history of First Nations. They will learn about these topics not only to better understand them but also better understand the thematic elements of the novel.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 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 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 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.
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