The Lemonade Crime Novel Study Unit

This novel study for The Lemonade Crime, by Jacqueline Davies, contains 118 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.

** 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: Free-writing that connects the students to the text.
→True/False, Multiple Choice, and/or Sequencing.
→Standards Focus: Activity based on Reading Literature standards.
→Comprehension and Analysis: 4 written response questions.
→Beyond: Creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing.
→Vocabulary: Practice with 3 new words for each section of reading.

2) 19 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Ask or Answer
•Theme Thoughts
•Comic Strip
•Cause and Effect
•Character Changes
•Characters and Quotes
•Setting Analysis Wheel
•Figurative Language
•Idioms
•Scott's Story
•The Final Verdict is...(opinion writing)
•New Words: Crime and Punishment
•Main Events
•Scene Snapshot
•A Growing Conflict
•Character Snapshot
•Character Traits
•You vs. Character
•Setting Snapshot

3) Setting Anchor Poster
•Comes in color and b/w
•Complements setting activities

4) Vocabulary Focus
•Two Vocabulary Reviews to use throughout the study
•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists are organized by chapter & come with and without definitions
•Three challenge words chosen for you from every 2 chapters
•Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color contain parts of speech, definitions, and illustrations
•Vocabulary Flashcards in black and white

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

6) Two Assessments
•Test comprehension and vocabulary
•Test #1-Chapters 1 to 8
•Test #2-Chapters 9 to 16
•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

For smaller components out of this complete novel study, click here.
The Lemonade Crime | Comprehension & Vocabulary
The Lemonade Crime | Activities
The Lemonade Crime | Tests

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