The One and Only Ivan Novel Study
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5 Weeks of Instructional Materials $24
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 25 Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 15 Comprehension Assignments
- 15 Literary Analysis Assignments
- 15 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based)
- 13 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- 6 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- Vocabulary – 4 Crossword Puzzles, 4 Quizzes, Graphic Organizers
- Assessments – 15 Mini-Quizzes, 2 Quizzes, 2 Final Tests, Essay Questions
- 1 Final Project
- Anticipation Activities (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources
- Google Slides™ and Google Forms™ links for student pages
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. With over 90+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The fiction close reading activities, the 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
- 34 MB
- 376 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 One and Only Ivan Novel Study – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 25 Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- 15 Comprehension Assignments
- 15 Literary Analysis Assignments
- 15 Close Reading Assignments (Literary Skills-Based)
- 13 Nonfiction Readings & Questions
- 6 Extension Activities (Pair with Nonfiction Readings)
- Vocabulary – 4 Crossword Puzzles, 4 Quizzes, Graphic Organizers
- Assessments – 15 Mini-Quizzes, 2 Quizzes, 2 Final Tests, Essay Questions
- 1 Final Project
- Anticipation Activities (*Novel Study Bonus*)
- Answer Keys for ALL applicable resources
- Google Slides™ and Google Forms™ links for student pages
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. With over 90+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The fiction close reading activities, the 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
- 34 MB
- 376 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 One and Only Ivan Chapter Questions
For the novel, The One and Only Ivan, the 30 assignments – 15 comprehension and 15 literary analysis – are designed to not only to have students practice essential literary skills but also demonstrate their comprehension of the text. These resources can offer several different uses. It could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, enable literature circles, or stimulate whole class reading analysis and discussion for each chapter grouping. The flexibility also makes it ideal for offering accommodations to students.The two sets of questions for each reading – Comprehension and Analysis – offer different levels of challenge for students to give you options for meeting the needs of all your learners.
The One and Only Ivan Close Readings
The 15 fiction close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core Standards to develop students’ literary proficiency. Using the novel 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 One and Only Ivan Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of The One and Only Ivan and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 15 reading checks, 2 novel quizzes, 2 final assessments, and essay prompts.
The One and Only Ivan Nonfiction Readings & Extension Activities
The 13 nonfiction readings develop students’ knowledge about specific animals in The One and Only Ivan, the scientific study of animals, the use of animals for entertainment, and how views about animal rights have changed over time, among other topics. Each informational text includes two sets of questions – one comprehension set and one analysis set – that will develop essential skills aligned to the reading of informational texts under the Common Core State Standards. The 6 extension activities and 1 project take your students deeper. The extension activities provide an avenue for your students to study animals, conservation efforts, zoos, and more. They will learn about these topics to not only better understand them but also better understand the thematic elements of The One and Only Ivan.
The One and Only Ivan 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 One and Only Ivan that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 4 vocabulary lists of 10 words each and a crossword puzzle and quiz for each set, the materials provide opportunities for differentiation to suit the needs of the classroom.
The One and Only Ivan Chapter Questions
For the novel, The One and Only Ivan, the 30 assignments – 15 comprehension and 15 literary analysis – are designed to not only to have students practice essential literary skills but also demonstrate their comprehension of the text. These resources can offer several different uses. It could supply homework, facilitate guided reading groups, enable literature circles, or stimulate whole class reading analysis and discussion for each chapter grouping. The flexibility also makes it ideal for offering accommodations to students.The two sets of questions for each reading – Comprehension and Analysis – offer different levels of challenge for students to give you options for meeting the needs of all your learners.
The One and Only Ivan Close Readings
The 15 fiction close reading lessons explicitly focus on critical Common Core Standards to develop students’ literary proficiency. Using the novel 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 One and Only Ivan Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of The One and Only Ivan and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 15 reading checks, 2 novel quizzes, 2 final assessments, and essay prompts.
The One and Only Ivan Nonfiction Readings & Extension Activities
The 13 nonfiction readings develop students’ knowledge about specific animals in The One and Only Ivan, the scientific study of animals, the use of animals for entertainment, and how views about animal rights have changed over time, among other topics. Each informational text includes two sets of questions – one comprehension set and one analysis set – that will develop essential skills aligned to the reading of informational texts under the Common Core State Standards. The 6 extension activities and 1 project take your students deeper. The extension activities provide an avenue for your students to study animals, conservation efforts, zoos, and more. They will learn about these topics to not only better understand them but also better understand the thematic elements of The One and Only Ivan.
The One and Only Ivan 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 One and Only Ivan that will then build your students’ vocabulary. With 4 vocabulary lists of 10 words each and a crossword puzzle 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.
