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The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963 Novel Study Unit

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This novel study for The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis, contains 127 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-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) 21 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities 
•Questions and Answers
•Response to Literature: Theme
•Lessons Learned
•Main Events
•Problems & Resolutions
•Comic Strip
•Reading Highlights
•The Watsons Go to Birmingham: Cause & Effect
•Cause & Effect
•Character Snapshot
•Character Changes
•The Watsons Go to Birmingham: Character Notes
•Tree Map: Characters
•Character Cube
•Birmingham, Alabama-1963 (Focus on Setting)
•Settings and Emotions
•Figurative Language: Similes
•Hyperboles
•Figurative Language Types
•My Book Cover
•Reading Strategy: Preview Walk

3) Free-writing Journal
•2 decorative posters containing thought-provoking quotes from the book
•Free-writing journal template for students to write about the quotes

4) Informational Article: A Look at the History behind the Book
•Article about the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s
•Accompanied with comprehension questions
•Helps students to understand social and political climate of the book's setting

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

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

7) Two Assessments
•Test comprehension and vocabulary
Test #1-Chapters 1 to 15
•Test #2-Chapters 16 to 29 & Author's Note
•Assessments come in 3 versions: Printables, Google Slides, and Google Forms!

8) Student Bookmarks
•Serve as reference tools
•Highlight plot, setting, characters
•Attractive art 

9) 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

10) Instructions for digital Google Slides Version

11) Instructions for digital Google Forms Tests

For smaller components out of this complete novel study, click here.
The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 | Comprehension & Vocabulary
The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 | Activities
The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 | Tests

 

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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.