Willodeen Close Readings
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Willodeen Close Readings – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 28 Close Reading Assignments (2 Per Reading)
- Literary Elements Notes
- Graphic Organizers to Scaffold Learning
- 4 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- Literary Skills-Based & Standards-Aligned
- Digital Links for Google Slides™
- Pre-Made Text Boxes for Students
- Answer Keys
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Analysis of point of view of the text
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Author’s use of word choice to develop tone and suspense
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Analysis of flashbacks
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Analysis of conflict and plot
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Identifying and analyzing setting for mood and conflict
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Character analysis
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Development of motif and theme across the novel
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Identifying and analyzing symbols for deeper meaning
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable (Writing Resources Editable)
- 4.72 MB
- 113 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.
Willodeen Close Readings – Snapshot of Included Resources:
- 28 Close Reading Assignments (2 Per Reading)
- Literary Elements Notes
- Graphic Organizers to Scaffold Learning
- 4 Whole Novel Analysis Assignments
- Literary Skills-Based & Standards-Aligned
- Digital Links for Google Slides™
- Pre-Made Text Boxes for Students
- Answer Keys
-
Analysis of point of view of the text
-
Author’s use of word choice to develop tone and suspense
-
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
-
Identifying and analyzing symbols for deeper meaning
- ZIP file (PDFs and Word Docs for Digital Links)
- Non-Editable (Writing Resources Editable)
- 4.72 MB
- 113 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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Willodeen Novel Study
The Willodeen Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Willodeen by Katherine Applegate. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, ecosystem nonfiction resources, vocabulary, assessments, and opinion writing and speech resources 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.
Willodeen Chapter Questions
The comprehension and literary analysis resources for Willodeen will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every chapter grouping, 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: Reading Response A (comprehension) and Reading Response 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 28 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.
Willodeen Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of Willodeen and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 14 reading checks, 5 novel quizzes, 1 final differentiated test, and an essay choice board.
Willodeen Ecosystem Nonfiction Resources
The Willodeen ecosystem nonfiction resources include informational texts, slide decks, guided notes, and extension activities that will build your students’ knowledge about ecosystems and humans’ impact on the environment. As the PowerPoints and guided notes build students’ background about various ecosystems, the informational texts and extension activities will deepen their understanding of nature’s interconnectedness. The comprehensive set of materials provide students with various opportunities to synthesize across texts as they engage in close reading and analysis. By the end of this unit of study, students will have developed their ability to think critically and make connections between texts and will have expanded their understanding of ecosystems and humans’ impact on them.
Willodeen 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 Willodeen 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.
Willodeen Novel Study
The Willodeen Novel Study is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned instructional materials for teaching Willodeen by Katherine Applegate. With over 100+ materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The close reading activities, literary analysis resources, ecosystem nonfiction resources, vocabulary, assessments, and opinion writing and speech resources 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.
Willodeen Chapter Questions
The comprehension and literary analysis resources for Willodeen will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every chapter grouping, 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: Reading Response A (comprehension) and Reading Response 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 28 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.
Willodeen Assessments
The standards-aligned assessments will help you measure your students’ comprehension of Willodeen and their ability to apply the literary skills taught throughout the unit. The materials include 14 reading checks, 5 novel quizzes, 1 final differentiated test, and an essay choice board.
Willodeen Ecosystem Nonfiction Resources
The Willodeen ecosystem nonfiction resources include informational texts, slide decks, guided notes, and extension activities that will build your students’ knowledge about ecosystems and humans’ impact on the environment. As the PowerPoints and guided notes build students’ background about various ecosystems, the informational texts and extension activities will deepen their understanding of nature’s interconnectedness. The comprehensive set of materials provide students with various opportunities to synthesize across texts as they engage in close reading and analysis. By the end of this unit of study, students will have developed their ability to think critically and make connections between texts and will have expanded their understanding of ecosystems and humans’ impact on them.
Willodeen 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 Willodeen 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.
