Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study Unit

This novel study for Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, contains 148 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by section, reading response activities, assessments, and more.

Focus standards include figurative language, setting, character analysis, theme, and plot.

No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. 

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♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!

♥Perfect for distance learning. Students can access the digital version from home or school. Teachers and students can easily send this back and forth using Google Drive or Google Classroom! (The minimum that's needed is a free Google account. However, you may also contact me for help using this product on many other digital learning platforms!)

♥Excellent for school or homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow!

♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources.

** NEW ** An additional version of the assessments is now included as Google Forms, which are self-grading. Students can complete these easily on their computers and laptops, and you get instant data! Easy instructions included. (Note: You will need to manually grade the written response questions only.)

1) Student Chapter Work
•Every section covers 1-2 chapters and contains the following six parts.
→Quickwrite-Encourages freewriting and relates the text to the student.
→Vocabulary-introduces 3 new words for every section.
→True/False, Multiple Choice, and/or Sequencing questions.
→Standards Focus Activity.
→Comprehension and Analysis-3 written response questions.
→Beyond-a creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing.

2) 22 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Ask or Answer!
•Shed Some Light: Focus on Theme
•Cause and Effect
•Character Traits
•Character Response Analysis
•Character Cube
•On the Road to Grand Rapids
•Similes Versions 1 & 2
•Figurative Language Versions 1 & 2
•The Truth about Momma
•Bud, Not Buddy: A Look at the Time Period of the Story (informational text with comprehension questions)
•Main Events
•Scene Snapshot
•Who's Your Favorite?
•You vs. Character
•Setting Analysis Wheel
•Figurative Language Find
•Dear Diary...
•My Book Cover
•Reading Strategy: Predictions

3) Vocabulary Focus
•Two Vocabulary Reviews
•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions
•Three challenge words chosen for you from every section
•Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color
•Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w 

4) Culminating Project Options
•10 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book

5) Assessments
•Comprehension Test #1-Chapters 1 to 10
•Comprehension Test #2-Chapters 11 to 19
•Final Vocabulary Test covers all words
•Assessments provided in 3 versions: printables, Google Slides, AND Google Forms!

6) Student Bookmarks
•Serve as reference tools
•Highlight plot, setting, characters
•Attractive art 

7) Easy planning and Low Prep
•Unit Map lays it all out for you
•Table of Contents for easy navigation
•Common Core Codes included for all activities
•Student Packet Covers
•All Answer Keys

8) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version

9) Instructions for digital Google Forms Tests

For smaller components out of this complete novel study, click here.
Bud, Not Buddy | Comprehension & Vocabulary
Bud, Not Buddy | Activities & Projects
Bud, Not Buddy | Tests, Quizzes, Assessments

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