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The Lightning Thief | Activities and Projects

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This 67 page activity pack for The Lightning Thief (which is the first Percy Jackson book), by Rick Riordan, contains 27 Common Core-aligned reading response activities. Focus standards include character analysis, theme, plot, figurative language, opinion writing, and more.

Open ended questions and graphic organizers are easily adaptable for every learner. Perfect for whole class, small group, or even 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.

1) 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

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

3) Easy planning and Low Prep
•Detailed Table of Contents outlines standard/focus and tells you when to use what
•Common Core Codes included for all activities
Student Packet Cover for easy organization
All Answer Keys

4) Instructions for digital Google Drive Version

This product is contained within my complete novel study for this book.

For smaller components out of the complete novel study, click here.
The Lightning Thief | Comprehension & Vocabulary
The Lightning Thief | Tests

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.)

Terms of Use: This product is not editable. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item on the Internet are all strictly prohibited. Purchasing this product obtains one license, which allows it to be used in one classroom only. (Applies to both free and paid products.)

Refund Policy: Due to the digital nature of this resource, refunds or exchanges cannot be issued. Thank you for carefully reading the description and viewing the preview before your purchase.