The Missing Gator of Gumbo Limbo Novel Study

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This is a 100+ page Common Core aligned complete novel study for The Missing Gator of Gumbo Limbo by Jean Craighead George. This 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.

BONUS: Includes 50+ page presentation on Everglades ecology. (Also available as Google Slides.) Discusses Everglades habitats, producers, consumers, food chains and food webs, animal classifications, specific species found in the Everglades, animal behaviors and adaptations, the impact of humans on the Everglades, and conservation.

GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, quiz, and Everglades Ecology presentation 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 for The Missing Gator of Gumbo Limbo:

Introductory and Informational Materials:

• Teaching Notes
• Meet Jean Craighead George Author Study
• Anticipation Guide
• List of websites to extend learning
• CCSS Checklists for grades 3 – 5
• Everglades Ecology Classroom Presentation (PDF)

Vocabulary Building Materials:

• Student Glossary
• Word Wall Cards
• Vocabulary and Definition Cards
• Vocabulary Quiz (answer key included)

Student Packet (divided by chapters) featuring:

• Vocabulary
• Short Answer Questions
• Focused Instruction on Figurative Language, Synonyms/Antonyms, and Adjectives
• Discussion Questions
• Student Projects

Supplemental Worksheets and Activities:

• Word Search
• Code Breaker Worksheet
• The Missing ‘Gator of Gumbo Limbo Q&A File Folder Dice Game

Assessments:

• Vocabulary Review Quiz (matching)
• Comprehensive Quiz (M/C and write a review)

Common Core Standards Utilized with This Unit:

• R.L. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.10
• R.L. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.10
• R.L. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
• L. 3.2g, 3.4, 3.4d, 3.5, 3.5a, 3.6
• L. 4.2d, 4.4c, 4.5, 4.5a,b,c,d
• L. 5.2e, 5.4, 5.4c, 5.5, 5.5a,b,c, 5.6

Skills addressed in this book study guide include:

• figurative language (recognizing and explaining)
• theme
• point of view
• setting
• synonyms and antonyms
• compare and contrast
• determining character traits
• identifying and using adjectives
• providing textual support for answers
• inferences
• main idea
• cause and effect
• summarizing

Curriculum tie-ins:

• Florida
• Everglades
• ecology
• biology
• wetlands
• environment

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