The Lightning Thief Novel Study Unit

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This Percy Jackson novel study for The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, contains 194 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.

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

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. Students type directly onto the digital version in Google Slides.

** IMPORTANT NOTE ** The digital Google Drive version contains mostly the same content as the printable version. However, some assignments, such as drawing activities, have been replaced with more digitally friendly assignments, which may include such features as movable/drag-and-drop pieces.

** 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.)

What's Included

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.
→Comprehension and Analysis-3 written response questions.
→Beyond-a creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing.

2) 27 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities
•Umbrella Themes
•Comic Strip: Mrs. Dodds.
•Tower of Terror (focus on obstacles)
•Compare and Contrast: Percy and Annabeth
•Wanted Poster
•The Monsters of The Lightning Thief
•Gods and Goddesses
•Immortal Cards Project
•Settings and Emotions
•Similes-2 versions
•Figurative Language
•Idioms
•Point of View: Ares
•Mystery Thoughts
•The Lightning Thief: The Movie
•What is Your Power of Choice?
•Informational article with comprehension questions: The Big Three
•Chapter Highlights
•Character Traits
•Character Changes
•Setting Analysis Wheel
•Setting Snapshot
•Setting: The Five Senses
•Who's your Favorite?
•Figurative Language Find
•My Book Review

3) Vocabulary Focus
•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions
•Three challenge words chosen for you from every 1-2 chapters
•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) Four Assessments
•Test comprehension and vocabulary
•Comprehension Test #1-Chapters 1 to 11
•Comprehension Test #2-Chapters 12 to 22
•Final Vocabulary Test
•Assessments provided in 3 versions: printables, Google Slides, AND Google Forms!

6) Student Bookmarks
•Serve as reference tools
•Highlight main 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

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What You'll Receive: Upon purchasing, you will download a zip file. Within the zip file, you will find multiple PDFs. One PDF is the printable version. The other PDF(s) contain instructions for how to access the digital version(s). To clarify, you will not receive a physical book or packet. (Applies to paid products only.)

Digital Version Info: For the digital version(s), you will need Internet access and a free Google account, OR Google Classroom. Digital versions will work on computers or iPads. (To use Google Slides versions on an iPad without Google Classroom, simply have your students download the Google Slides app, available for free on iTunes.) Within your downloaded zip file, you will see explicit, easy-to-follow instructions that will get you started in minutes! Students will be highly engaged and freshly invigorated as they type, draw, and diagram directly into the file on their computers or tablets. They can easily share their work with you as they go, all without the hassle of paper, pencil, and copies. (Applies to paid products only.)

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