Beyond the Bright Sea Novel Study

Description

This is a 160 page Common Core aligned no prep novel study for Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk. This novel 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. The 30+ page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.

GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, quizzes, and final quiz are available as Google Drive™ files. A vocabulary and definitions list is also included to allow you to easily import into Flippity, Kahoot, Quizlet, etc. to create digital flashcards or word games.

• Prologue – Chapters 8, pages 1-56
• Chapters 9 – 16, pages 57-117
• Chapters 17 – 24, pages 118-168
• Chapters 25 – 32, pages 169-224
• Chapters 33 – 40, pages 225-283

Included in this Novel Study Guide:

Introductory and Informational Materials:

• Teacher’s Notes
• Supplemental Informational Materials on Mooncussers and Captain Kidd
• CCSS Checklists for grades 5 – 6

Vocabulary Building Materials:

• Master Vocabulary List (digital option)
• Mark My Words Student Vocabulary Bookmark
• Word Wall Cards
• Vocabulary and Definition Cards
• Vocabulary Quiz (answer key included)

Student Packet (divided into 5 sections) (digital option) featuring:

• Vocabulary
• Written Response Questions
• Focused Questions on Figurative Language and Foreshadowing,
• Discussion Questions
• Student Projects

Skill Building Activities and Worksheets:

• Theme Graphic Organizer (digital option)
• Story Mapping Graphic Organizer (digital option)

Activities Included in this Book Study:

• Beyond the Bright Sea Question and Answer Dice Game
• Dive Into the Book Game (digital option)

Easy to Grade Assessments:

• Section Quizzes (5) (M/C) (digital option)
• Vocabulary Quiz (matching)
• Final Exam (M/C, entirely Part A, Part B questions) (digital option)
• Comprehensive Quiz (M/C + writing prompts) (digital option)

Common Core Standards utilized with this unit:

• R.L. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.10
• R.L. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.10
• L. 5.4, 5.4a, 5.4c, 5.5, 5.5a, 5.5b, 5.5c
• L. 6.4, 6.4a, 6.4c, 6.4d, 6.5, 6.5a

Skills addressed in this book study guide include:

• identify and explain figurative language (adage/proverb, idiom, metaphor, simile, personification)
• understanding literal vs. nonliteral meanings
• identify setting
• making inferences
• describe character traits
• foreshadowing
• compare and contrast characters
• analyze text
• making predictions using supporting text
• understanding mood and word choice
• understanding the role of the setting in a story
• identify theme
• point of view
• story mapping; identify problem and solution
• summarizing

Curriculum tie-ins or occasions:

• 20th century American history
• pirates and buried treasure
• prejudice

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