The Magic Finger Complete Novel Study Unit

This novel study for The Magic Finger, by Roald Dahl, contains 58 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.

Focus standards include figurative language, theme, plot, and opinion writing.

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!

♥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!)

♥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 ONLY 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
•Each section covers half of the book 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 Activity.
→Comprehension and Analysis-3 written response questions.
→Beyond-a creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing.

2) 12 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Questions Multi-Flow Map
•Theme Thoughts
•A Message from the Ducks
•Comic Strip
•Main Events
•Cause and Effect
•What Would I Do?
•Figurative Language
•Dear Diary...
•Reading Strategy: Predictions
•My Book Review: The Magic Finger
•Would You Rather...?

3) Vocabulary Focus
•One Vocabulary Review
•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions
•Six total challenge 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) Final Assessment
•Test comprehension and vocabulary after completing the novel
•Variety of question types
•Assessment 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

For smaller components out of this novel study, click here.
The Magic Finger | Comprehension & Vocabulary
The Magic Finger | Final Test, Quiz, Assessment
The Magic Finger | Activities & Projects

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