The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit

This novel study for The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate, contains 142 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 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!

♥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.

** 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 10-19 chapters (as chapters are very short) and contains the following six parts.
→Quickwrite: Freewriting activity that relates text to the student.
→1 set of True/False, Sequencing, and/or Multiple Choice questions.
→Standards Focus: an activity focused on Reading Literature standards.
→Comprehension and Analysis: 3 written response questions.
→Vocabulary: Practice with 4 new words for each section of reading.
→Beyond: Creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing.

2) 19 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Questions and Answers
•Themes and Lessons
•Themes
•Main Events
•Comic Strip
•Cause and Effect
•Character Notes
•Character Traits
•You vs. Character
•The Memories of Ivan's Past
•Focus on Setting
•Settings and Emotions
•Figurative Language
•Figurative Language: Similes
•Mack vs. Protesters (focus on point of view)
•My Book Cover
•Reading Strategy: Preview Walk
•My Book Review
•Journal: Freewriting

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
•Four challenge words chosen for you from every 10-19 chapters
•Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color include definitions, parts of speech, and illustrations
•Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w 

4) Figurative Language Anchor Poster
•Color and b/w options
•Complements included figurative language activities

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

6) Three Assessments
•Test comprehension and vocabulary with a variety of question types
•Test #1-Chapters 1 to 41
•Test #2-Chapters 42 to 86
•Test #3-Chapters 87 to 153
•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 One and Only Ivan | Comprehension & Vocabulary
The One and Only Ivan | Activities
The One and Only Ivan | Tests

The One and Only Ivan | Google Forms Edition | Novel Study This special edition is not included in any of the above listings, and is only available for separate purchase.

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