Out of My Mind Novel Study Unit

This novel study for Out of My Mind, by Sharon M. Draper, contains 153 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.

Focus standards include theme, plot, character analysis, asking and answering questions, figurative language, and more!

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

♥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.

♥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!)

** 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.)

1) Student Chapter Work
•Every section covers 2-3 chapters and contains the following six parts.
→Quickwrite-Encourages freewriting and relates the text to the student.
→Multiple Choice Questions.
→True/False or Sequencing questions.
→Standards Focus Activity.
→Comprehension and Analysis-3 written response questions.
→Vocabulary-introduces 4 new words for every section.
→Beyond-a creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing.

2) 22 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Questions and Answers
•Ask and Answer Questions
•How Feelings Help Us Learn
•Shed Some Light: Lessons Learned
•Comic Strip
•Summarizing the Plot
•Melody's Problems
•Cause and Effect
•Scene Snapshot
•All About Melody
•Character Traits
•Compare and Contrast: You vs. Character
•Character Changes
•Figurative Language Find
•Figurative Language
•Mystery Thoughts
•Scrapbook It!
•Design a Movie Poster
•Learning Log
•Would You Rather...
•My Book Review
•Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

3) Vocabulary Focus
•Two Vocabulary Reviews
•Practice with sentence writing, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions
•Four challenge words chosen for you from every 2-3 chapters, for a total of 60 words
•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 after reading each half of the book
•Assessment #1-Chapters 1-14
•Assessment #2-Chapters 15-33
•Variety of question types including multiple choice and written response
•Assessments provided in 3 versions: Printables, Google Slides, and Google Forms!

6) Student Bookmarks
•Serve as reference tools
•Highlight plot, setting, characters
•Attractive, original, hand-drawn 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 complete novel study, click the links below.
Out of My Mind | Comprehension and Vocabulary
Out of My Mind | Activities and Projects
Out of My Mind | Assessments

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