From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Novel Study Unit

This novel study for From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E.L. Konigsburg, contains 103 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.

** 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 4 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) 13 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Ask and Answer Questions
•Themes
•Comic Strip
•Claudia and Jamie's Journey
•Cause and Effect
•Character Analysis
•Setting: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
•Figurative Language
•A Unique Point of View
•My Book Cover
•Reading Strategy: Preview Walk
•The Metropolitan Museum of Art Informational Brochure
•"Michelangelo: An Italian Artist" Informational Article with Reading Comprehension Questions

3) Vocabulary Focus
•Two Vocabulary Reviews
•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions
•Four 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
•9 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book

5) Two Assessments
•Test comprehension and vocabulary
•Test #1-Chapters 1 to 5
•Test #2-Chapters 6 to 10
•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

Don’t need the whole thing? For smaller components out of this novel study, click below:

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler | Comprehension & Vocabulary
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler | Activities & Projects
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler | Tests

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