The Door of No Return Close Readings
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The Door of No Return Close Readings – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 24 Close Reading Assignments – 2 Assignments Per Reading
- Literary Elements Notes
- Graphic Organizers to Scaffold Learning
- 3 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- Literary Skills-Based & Standards-Aligned
- Digital Links for Google Slides™
- Pre-Made Text Boxes for Students
- Answer Keys
The Door of No Return close reading activities engages students at a deeper level with rigorous, creative tasks. The literary skills-based resource provides them repeated opportunities to apply their understanding of essential literary elements. The analytic assignments also encourage close reading and the use of textual evidence. With numerous options for implementation, The Door of No Return close readings also allow for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.
Close Reading Lessons: The novel is filled with opportunities for literary analysis. The 24 close reading lessons focus on a particular skill and have students engage in a close reading of The Door of No Return to develop their literary proficiency in that skill. Each assignment requires students to use textual evidence to support their claims. The Common Core-aligned lessons focus on the following:
- Analysis of point of view of the text
- Author’s use of word choice to develop tone and mood
- 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
- Figurative language and symbolism analysis
Novel Analysis: The 3 whole novel assignments provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of The Door of No Return and its literary elements. It provides a creative way to comprehensively assess essential standards. Students will analyze the novel’s symbols, the author’s purpose, and more, then use scaffolds to synthesize the content.
Answer Key: The key provides potential answers for every question asked in every lesson. Of course, not all analytic questions have just one answer. Part of the strength of the analysis question is the room they leave for students to demonstrate their unique thinking and use textual evidence to support their stance. Therefore, use the answers at your discretion but know they provide a solid foundation for the type of performance that makes for quality work.
Google Slides™ Links: This resource is also technology friendly. It can be utilized in classrooms where computers or tablets are central to instruction because the resource has been adapted for digital completion. The resource includes links for students to complete the student pages in Google Slides™. For instance, students can work with the documents in Google Drive™ or via Google Classroom. With these links, you can have students complete their work online. (NOTE: Not all assignments are conducive to digital completion; however, the pages are still provided in the digital format.) There are links for every student work page, making the format friendly not only for technology but also trees.
All aspects of the assignments are aligned to literacy standards and will give students the practice they need to master numerous, essential literary skills. The Door of No Return novel study resource and its inclusive set of questions allow for multiple potential uses based on your determination about when and where it would be most helpful, either in-class or for homework. Its comprehensive, flexible design also means it can be used to meet the needs of all your learners.
This resource is NOT EDITABLE. It is intended to be comprehensive, but if you have particular needs for your classroom, please contact me! (lauren@lit-lessons.com)
PLEASE NOTE: The page numbers listed in this resource are based on the edition ISBN: 9780316441865.
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable
- 2.18 MB
- 108 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.
The Door of No Return Close Readings – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 24 Close Reading Assignments – 2 Assignments Per Reading
- Literary Elements Notes
- Graphic Organizers to Scaffold Learning
- 3 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- Literary Skills-Based & Standards-Aligned
- Digital Links for Google Slides™
- Pre-Made Text Boxes for Students
- Answer Keys
The Door of No Return close reading activities engages students at a deeper level with rigorous, creative tasks. The literary skills-based resource provides them repeated opportunities to apply their understanding of essential literary elements. The analytic assignments also encourage close reading and the use of textual evidence. With numerous options for implementation, The Door of No Return close readings also allow for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.
Close Reading Lessons: The novel is filled with opportunities for literary analysis. The 24 close reading lessons focus on a particular skill and have students engage in a close reading of The Door of No Return to develop their literary proficiency in that skill. Each assignment requires students to use textual evidence to support their claims. The Common Core-aligned lessons focus on the following:
- Analysis of point of view of the text
- Author’s use of word choice to develop tone and mood
- 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
- Figurative language and symbolism analysis
Novel Analysis: The 3 whole novel assignments provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of The Door of No Return and its literary elements. It provides a creative way to comprehensively assess essential standards. Students will analyze the novel’s symbols, the author’s purpose, and more, then use scaffolds to synthesize the content.
Answer Key: The key provides potential answers for every question asked in every lesson. Of course, not all analytic questions have just one answer. Part of the strength of the analysis question is the room they leave for students to demonstrate their unique thinking and use textual evidence to support their stance. Therefore, use the answers at your discretion but know they provide a solid foundation for the type of performance that makes for quality work.
Google Slides™ Links: This resource is also technology friendly. It can be utilized in classrooms where computers or tablets are central to instruction because the resource has been adapted for digital completion. The resource includes links for students to complete the student pages in Google Slides™. For instance, students can work with the documents in Google Drive™ or via Google Classroom. With these links, you can have students complete their work online. (NOTE: Not all assignments are conducive to digital completion; however, the pages are still provided in the digital format.) There are links for every student work page, making the format friendly not only for technology but also trees.
All aspects of the assignments are aligned to literacy standards and will give students the practice they need to master numerous, essential literary skills. The Door of No Return novel study resource and its inclusive set of questions allow for multiple potential uses based on your determination about when and where it would be most helpful, either in-class or for homework. Its comprehensive, flexible design also means it can be used to meet the needs of all your learners.
This resource is NOT EDITABLE. It is intended to be comprehensive, but if you have particular needs for your classroom, please contact me! (lauren@lit-lessons.com)
PLEASE NOTE: The page numbers listed in this resource are based on the edition ISBN: 9780316441865.
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable
- 2.18 MB
- 108 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 Door of No Return Novel Study
The Door of No Return Chapter & Discussion Questions
The 24 comprehension and literary analysis resources for The Door of No Return will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every reading (~30 pages), 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: Chapter Questions A (comprehension) and Chapter Questions 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 24 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.
The discussion questions provide open-ended prompts to deeply explore the themes and conflicts prominent in The Door of No Return. The resources include one prompt for every reading (12) and 8 questions for whole novel analysis. The 12 reading discussion questions are provided in two different formats – graphic organizers and task cards – that will allow flexible implementation. The whole novel discussion questions are provided as task cards. Use the questions for independent work, small group or whole class discussion, reflection, homework, or more.
The Door of No Return Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of The Door of No Return and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 12 reading checks, 7 novel quizzes (1 per chapter), 1 final differentiated test, and an essay choice board.
The Door of No Return Nonfiction Connections
The Door of No Return nonfiction activity sets (4 informational texts and 10 extension activities) will build students’ background knowledge about the history of West Africa and culture of the Asante Kingdom. Because both influence and shape the characters and circumstances in the novel The Door of No Return, students will deepen their understanding of the text as they synthesize informational texts, conduct research, and engage in creative tasks. Students will also develop their critical thinking and practice essential skills aligned to the reading of informational texts under the Common Core State Standards.
The Door of No Return Vocabulary
The vocabulary resources will engage students in varied activities to expand their vocabulary found in The Door of No Return. The resources include materials to help teach challenging vocabulary words in the novel that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 4 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 Door of No Return Novel Study
The Door of No Return Chapter & Discussion Questions
The 24 comprehension and literary analysis resources for The Door of No Return will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every reading (~30 pages), 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: Chapter Questions A (comprehension) and Chapter Questions 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 24 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.
The discussion questions provide open-ended prompts to deeply explore the themes and conflicts prominent in The Door of No Return. The resources include one prompt for every reading (12) and 8 questions for whole novel analysis. The 12 reading discussion questions are provided in two different formats – graphic organizers and task cards – that will allow flexible implementation. The whole novel discussion questions are provided as task cards. Use the questions for independent work, small group or whole class discussion, reflection, homework, or more.
The Door of No Return Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of The Door of No Return and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 12 reading checks, 7 novel quizzes (1 per chapter), 1 final differentiated test, and an essay choice board.
The Door of No Return Nonfiction Connections
The Door of No Return nonfiction activity sets (4 informational texts and 10 extension activities) will build students’ background knowledge about the history of West Africa and culture of the Asante Kingdom. Because both influence and shape the characters and circumstances in the novel The Door of No Return, students will deepen their understanding of the text as they synthesize informational texts, conduct research, and engage in creative tasks. Students will also develop their critical thinking and practice essential skills aligned to the reading of informational texts under the Common Core State Standards.
The Door of No Return Vocabulary
The vocabulary resources will engage students in varied activities to expand their vocabulary found in The Door of No Return. The resources include materials to help teach challenging vocabulary words in the novel that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 4 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.
