Northwind Novel Study

Description

This is a 130+ page, Common Core aligned complete novel study for the novel Northwind by Gary Paulsen. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.

The novel study is divided into 6 sections. Each section includes vocabulary, chapter questions, discussion questions, a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and a review quiz.

• Section 1: The Saga of the Sea Child
• Section 2: Men Who Have Lost Their Shadows – Island Currents
• Section 3: Whale Song – Whales
• Section 4: Hunger – Current Sliding
• Section 5: Sliding Currents – Heartbeat; Sea Pulse
• Section 6: Dancing Giants – Dream Story

GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, crossword puzzles, and quizzes 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 Northwind by Gary Paulsen:

Introductory and Informational Materials:

• Teaching Notes
• CCSS Checklists for grades 5-7

Vocabulary Building Materials:

• Vocabulary Master List (digital option)
• “Mark My Words” Student Vocabulary Bookmark
• Word Wall Cards
• Vocabulary and Definition Cards
• Vocabulary & Character Crossword Puzzles (6, answer keys included) (digital option)
• Final Vocabulary Quiz (matching, answer key included)

Student Packet (digital option) (divided into 6 sections) featuring:

• Vocabulary
• Chapter Questions
• Focused instruction on Figurative Language,Synonyms & Antonyms, Theme, and Characterization
• Discussion Questions
• Student Projects

Easy to Grade Assessments:

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

Activities Included in this Book Study:

• Northwind Question and Answer Dice Game

Common Core Standards utilized with this unit:

• R.L. 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.10
• R.L. 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.10
• R.L. 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.10
• L. 5.4, 5.4a, 5.4c, 5.5, 5.5a, 5.5b, 5.5c, 5.6
• L. 6.4, 6.4a, 6.4c, 6.4d, 6.5, 6.5a, 6.6
• L. 7.4, 7.4a, 7.4c, 7.4d, 7.5, 7.5b, 7.6

Skills addressed in this book study guide include:

• identify setting
• determining word meaning from context clues or a dictionary
• synonyms and antonyms
• identifying and explaining the meaning and purpose of figurative language
• understanding a character’s feelings
• summarizing
• making predictions
• give evidence/reasoning to support an answer
• identify theme(s)
• compare and contrast (extension activity)

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Purchase the rigorous final exam as a stand-alone product here.

 

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