The Birchbark House Novel Study

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This is a 140 page Common Core aligned no prep novel study for The Birchbark House, by Louise Erdrich. 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 40-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 exam 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.

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Included in this novel study guide for The Birchbark House:

Introductory and Informational Materials:

• Teacher’s Notes
• Ojibwa Word Wall Cards (common phrases from the book), with pictures
• CCSS Checklists for grades 5 – 7

Vocabulary Building Materials:

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

Student Packet (divided into 4 sections) (digital option)featuring:

• Vocabulary
• Written Response Questions
• Focused Questions on Figurative Language
• Discussion Questions
• Summarizing
• Student Projects

Skill Building Activities and Worksheets (digital option):

• Setting and Main Event Graphic Organizer
• Character Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer
• Theme Graphic Organizer

Activities Included in this Book Study:

• The Birchbark House Question and Answer Dice Game
• Suggestions for vocabulary games

Easy to Grade Assessments:

• Vocabulary Section Quizzes (4) (crossword (digital option) and matching)
• Reading Comprehension Section Quizzes (4) (M/C) (digital option—Google Forms™–self-grading)
• Comprehensive Quiz (M/C) (digital option—Google Forms™–self-grading)
• Final Exam (M/C) with PARCC-style, Part A, Part B questions; some require students to select two answers

Common Core Standards utilized with this unit:

• R.L. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.10
• R.L. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6
• R.L. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6
• L. 5.4, 5.5
• L. 6.4, 6.5
• L. 7.4, 7.5

Skills addressed in this book study guide include:

• determine point of view
• identify and explain figurative language (alliteration, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, simile, personification)
• describe setting
• identify main character
• provide textual support for answers
• making predictions
• compare and contrast (settings, characters, and events)
• summarizing
• synonyms
• using a glossary
• foreshadowing
• identifying theme

Curriculum tie-ins or occasions:

• Native Americans
• Westward Expansion
• 19th century American history

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