Boy of the Painted Cave Novel Study Unit

This novel study for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 116 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!

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

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

♥Perfect for digital 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!)

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

2) 17 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Ask or Answer
•Theme Thoughts
•Obstacles
•Prehistoric Painting
•Cause and Effect
•Character Traits
•Round or Flat Character
•Setting: In the Slough
•Figurative Language
•Mystery Thoughts
•My Book Cover
•Internet Resources
•Scene Snapshot
•Main Events
•Character Traits
•Character Responses
•Compare and Contrast Characters
•Setting: The Five Senses
•Figurative Language Find
•Dear Diary
•Reading Strategy: Predictions
•Word Predictions
•Informational Article, "Cave Paintings" with comprehension questions

3) Vocabulary Focus
•Two Vocabulary Reviews to use throughout the study
•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions
•Three challenge words chosen for you from every 2 chapters
•Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color
•Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w 

4) Figurative Language Anchor Poster
•Complement included activities
•Comes in both color and black and white

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

6) Assessments
•Comprehension Test #1-Chapters 1 to 8
•Comprehension Test #2-Chapters 9 to 18
•Vocabulary Test #1-Chapters 1 to 8
•Vocabulary Test #2-Chapters 9 to 18
•Variety of question types like matching, multiple choice, and written response
•Assessments provided in 3 versions: printables, Google Slides, AND Google Forms!

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

8) 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

9) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version

10) Instructions for digital Google Forms Tests

Don’t need the whole thing? For smaller components out of this novel study, click below:
Boy of the Painted Cave | Comprehension & Vocabulary
Boy of the Painted Cave | Activities & Projects
Boy of the Painted Cave | Tests

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