Phineas Gage Nonfiction Book Study

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This is a 120+ page Common Core aligned complete book study for the nonfiction text Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science by John Fleischman. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The Table of Contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.

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Included in this nonfiction book study for Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science:

Introductory and Informational Materials:

• Anticipation Guide (digital option)
• Teaching Notes
• Close Reading Strategies
• List of websites to extend learning, including a discussion with the author, a 3D tour of the brain, and a video teaching how to make a detailed drawing of a neuron
• CCSS Checklists for grades 6 – 8

Vocabulary Building Materials:

• Vocabulary Master List (digital option)
• “Mark My Words” Student Vocabulary Bookmark

Student Packet (digital option) (divided by chapter) featuring:

• Vocabulary
• Chapter Questions
• Focused Instruction on Synonyms/Antonyms, Greek and Latin Roots, and Figurative Language
• Discussion Questions
• Student Projects

Easy to Grade Assessments:

• Vocabulary Quiz (matching)
• (4) Section Quizzes (m/c) (digital option-Google Forms)
• 20-Question Comprehensive Quiz (m/c) (digital option-Google Forms)
• Rigorous Final Exam with Part A, Part B Questions (m/c) (digital option-Google Forms)

Common Core Standards utilized with this unit:

• R.I. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.8, 6.10
• R.I. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6, 7.8, 7.10
• R.I. 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6, 8.8, 8.10
• L. 6.4, 6.4.a,b,c,d, 6.5, 6.5a
• L. 7.4, 7.4.a,b,c,d, 7.5, 7.5b, 7.6
• L. 8.4, 8.4.a,b,c,d, 8.5,8.5.a, 8.6
• S&L 6.1
• S&L 7.1
• S&L 8.1

Skills addressed in this book study guide include:

• identifying and explaining the meaning of figurative language
• synonyms and antonyms
• identifying supporting details
• describe setting
• connecting relevant subject matter
• Greek and Latin root words
• making inferences
• using evidence in the text to support arguments or opinions
• analyzing text
• summarize concepts
• identifying central ideas
• create a timeline (student project)
• compare and contrast two books (student projects)

Curriculum tie-ins:

• psychology
• the brain
• nervous system

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