The One and Only Ruby Novel Study Unit

This novel study for The One and Only Ruby, by Katherine Applegate, contains 116 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 point of view.

No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. 

♥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.

♥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!)

** 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 a few chapters, which are manageable chunks of reading, and contains the following six parts.
→Quickwrite-Encourages freewriting and relates the text to the student.
→Vocabulary-introduces 4 new words for every section of reading.
→Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, or Sequencing questions.
→Standards Focus-an activity focused on Reading Literature standards.
→Comprehension and Analysis-3 written response questions.
→Beyond-a creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, researching, or writing.

2) 18 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Partner Up: Questions and Answers
•The One and Only Ruby: Themes
•Response to Literature: Themes
•Ruby's Journey
•Comic Strip
•The One and Only Ruby: Cause and Effect
•Ruby's Obstacles
•Character Analysis
•Character Snapshot: Ruby
•Setting: The One and Only Ruby
•Figurative Language
•Who's your Favorite?
•Another Point of View
•My Book Cover
•Learning Log
•My Elephant Journal
•Respect the Elephants
•About Elephants Brochure

3) Figurative Language Anchor Poster
•A decorative poster to accompany the included figurative language activities
•The poster comes in both color and black-and-white

4) Vocabulary Focus
•Two Vocabulary Reviews
•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, context clues
•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions
•Four challenge words chosen for you from every few chapters
•Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color
•Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w 

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

6) Two Assessments
•Test comprehension and vocabulary after reading each half of the book
•Assessment #1-Chapters 1-48
•Assessment #2-Chapters 49-91
•Variety of question types, including matching, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and written response
•Assessments provided in 3 versions: printables, Google Slides, OR 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