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The Door of No Return Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
  • 12 Reading Response A (Comprehension) Assignments & 12 Reading Response B (Analysis) Assignments
  • 24 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based) & 3 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
  • Discussion Questions – 12 (1 per Reading) & 8 Whole Novel
  • 12 Mini-Quizzes – Check for Understanding
  • 7 Chapter Quizzes – Comprehension & Analysis
  • Final Novel Assessment – A & B Differentiated Format
  • 4 Nonfiction Activity Sets: Building Background Knowledge on Asante Kingdom, Asante Kingdom Culture, Asante Kingdom Economy, World Beyond the Asante Kingdom
  • Essay Choice Board
  • 4 Vocabulary Sets – Each Include Crossword Puzzle, Practice Assignment, Quiz
  • Instructional Pacing Guide & 24 Lesson Plans
  • Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources!

  • Googles Slides™ & Google Forms™ links for student pages!

The Door of No Return Novel Study is a comprehensive unit for teaching Kwame Alexander’s book. This novel study provides unique opportunities to implement an engaging cross-curricular exploration of this popular book. The Door of No Return Novel Study will provide you with the resources you need to teach a successful and thoughtful unit.
The novel study has over 100+ Common Core aligned materials. Students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK unit. The chapter and discussion questions, close readings, vocabulary resources, assessments, 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. 
Chapter Questions Resources: The chapter questions and discussion 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 (12), 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, the resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners. 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 8 questions that require close reading of the text, which means your students will always be practicing essential skills aligned to the CCSS.
 
Discussion Questions: 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.
 
Close Reading Resources & Graphic Organizers: Through the 24 close reading activities and 3 whole novel analysis assignments, students will engage at a deeper level with The Door of No Return. The resource provides them repeated opportunities to 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 resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.
 
Assessment Resources: The Common Core aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of the text and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 12 reading checks, 7 comprehension and literary quizzes (one per chapter of the novel), 1 differentiated literary assessment, and an essay choice board. Answer keys are provided as well as Google Forms™ links for all assessments.
 
Vocabulary Resources: The Door of No Return vocabulary resources will assist students in building their own vocabulary and engage them in varied activities to maximize their vocabulary’s expansion. With the 4 different vocabulary lists, 4 crossword puzzles, 4 vocabulary practice assignments, and 4 quizzes the resource allows for differentiation and flexible implementation.
 
Nonfiction Connections Activity Sets: The Door of No Return nonfiction activity sets 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.
 
Digital Compatibility: 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 resources include links for students to complete any work assigned, such as in-class tasks and assessments, online via Google Slides™ and Google Forms. For instance, students can work with the documents in Google Drive™ or via Google Classroom. With these links, you can have students complete their activities, assignments, and ALL ASSESSMENTS online. All they will have to do for the student pages is either create a text box or fill out a form! There are links for every student page and assessment if applicable, making the format friendly not only for technology but also trees.
Teaching Resources: The unit implementation suggestions, standards-alignment guide, pacing guide, 24 lesson plans, and PowerPoint lesson guide will help you effectively plan and implement any and all components of The Door of No Return Novel Study. They are the materials designed for you.
 
Answer Keys: Every resource includes comprehensive answer keys (most extension activities include rubrics)! The keys provide potential answers for every activity, lesson, and question (where applicable). 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. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: The page numbers listed in this resource are based on the edition ISBN: 9781338053807.
  • ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
  • Non-Editable
  • 84.3 MB
  • 405 Pages
  • Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™ & 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
The Door of No Return Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
  • 12 Reading Response A (Comprehension) Assignments & 12 Reading Response B (Analysis) Assignments
  • 24 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based) & 3 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
  • Discussion Questions – 12 (1 per Reading) & 8 Whole Novel
  • 12 Mini-Quizzes – Check for Understanding
  • 7 Chapter Quizzes – Comprehension & Analysis
  • Final Novel Assessment – A & B Differentiated Format
  • 4 Nonfiction Activity Sets: Building Background Knowledge on Asante Kingdom, Asante Kingdom Culture, Asante Kingdom Economy, World Beyond the Asante Kingdom
  • Essay Choice Board
  • 4 Vocabulary Sets – Each Include Crossword Puzzle, Practice Assignment, Quiz
  • Instructional Pacing Guide & 24 Lesson Plans
  • Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources!

  • Googles Slides™ & Google Forms™ links for student pages!

Description
The Door of No Return Novel Study is a comprehensive unit for teaching Kwame Alexander’s book. This novel study provides unique opportunities to implement an engaging cross-curricular exploration of this popular book. The Door of No Return Novel Study will provide you with the resources you need to teach a successful and thoughtful unit.
The novel study has over 100+ Common Core aligned materials. Students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK unit. The chapter and discussion questions, close readings, vocabulary resources, assessments, 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. 
Chapter Questions Resources: The chapter questions and discussion 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 (12), 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, the resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners. 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 8 questions that require close reading of the text, which means your students will always be practicing essential skills aligned to the CCSS.
 
Discussion Questions: 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.
 
Close Reading Resources & Graphic Organizers: Through the 24 close reading activities and 3 whole novel analysis assignments, students will engage at a deeper level with The Door of No Return. The resource provides them repeated opportunities to 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 resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners.
 
Assessment Resources: The Common Core aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of the text and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 12 reading checks, 7 comprehension and literary quizzes (one per chapter of the novel), 1 differentiated literary assessment, and an essay choice board. Answer keys are provided as well as Google Forms™ links for all assessments.
 
Vocabulary Resources: The Door of No Return vocabulary resources will assist students in building their own vocabulary and engage them in varied activities to maximize their vocabulary’s expansion. With the 4 different vocabulary lists, 4 crossword puzzles, 4 vocabulary practice assignments, and 4 quizzes the resource allows for differentiation and flexible implementation.
 
Nonfiction Connections Activity Sets: The Door of No Return nonfiction activity sets 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.
 
Digital Compatibility: 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 resources include links for students to complete any work assigned, such as in-class tasks and assessments, online via Google Slides™ and Google Forms. For instance, students can work with the documents in Google Drive™ or via Google Classroom. With these links, you can have students complete their activities, assignments, and ALL ASSESSMENTS online. All they will have to do for the student pages is either create a text box or fill out a form! There are links for every student page and assessment if applicable, making the format friendly not only for technology but also trees.
Teaching Resources: The unit implementation suggestions, standards-alignment guide, pacing guide, 24 lesson plans, and PowerPoint lesson guide will help you effectively plan and implement any and all components of The Door of No Return Novel Study. They are the materials designed for you.
 
Answer Keys: Every resource includes comprehensive answer keys (most extension activities include rubrics)! The keys provide potential answers for every activity, lesson, and question (where applicable). 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. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: The page numbers listed in this resource are based on the edition ISBN: 9781338053807.
Format
  • ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
  • Non-Editable
  • 84.3 MB
  • 405 Pages
  • Links for Student Pages in Google Slides™ & 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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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.

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