The Omnivore’s Dilemma Nonfiction Book Study

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This is a 140+ page Common Core and New York Next Generation aligned complete book study for the nonfiction text, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat by Michael Pollan. 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.

This nonfiction book study is divided into 5 sections. Each section includes vocabulary, chapter questions, discussion questions, a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and a review quiz.

• Section 1: Introduction – Chapter 3
• Section 2: Chapters 4 – 9
• Section 3: Chapters 10-11
• Section 4: Chapters 12-17
• Section 5: Chapters 18 – Omnivore’s Solution

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Included in this nonfiction book study for The Omnivore’s Dilemma:

Introductory and Informational Materials:

• Teaching Notes
• CCSS Checklists for grades 6 – 10
• New York Next Generation Checklists for grades 7 – 10

Vocabulary Building Materials:

• Vocabulary Master List (digital option)
• “Mark My Words” Student Vocabulary Bookmark
• Word Wall Cards
• Vocabulary and Definition Cards
• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles (5, answer keys included) (digital option)
• Final Vocabulary Quiz (matching, answer key included)

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

• Vocabulary
• Chapter Questions
• Focused Instruction on Figurative Language, Synonyms/Antonyms, Central Idea, and Theme
• Discussion Questions
• Writing Prompts

Easy to Grade Assessments:

• Vocabulary Quiz (matching)
• (5) Section Quizzes (m/c) (digital option-Google Forms)
• 29-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, 6.4, 6.8, 6.10
• R.I. 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.8, 7.10
• R.I. 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.8, 8.10
• R.I. 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 9.8, 9.10
• L. 6.4, 6.4.c,d, 6.5, 6.5a, 6.6
• L. 7.4, 7.4.c,d, 7.5, 7.5a,b, 7.6
• L. 8.4, 8.4.c,d, 8.5, 8.6
• L. 9.4, 9.4.c,d, 9.5, 9.6

New York Next Generation Standards utilized with this unit:

• R 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.8
• R 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.8
• R 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.8
• R 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 9.8
• L 6.4, 6.4.c,d, 6.5, 6.6
• L 7.4, 7.4.c,d, 7.5, 7.6
• L 8.4, 8.4.c,d, 8.5, 8.6
• L 9.4, 9.4.c,d, 9.5, 9.6

Skills addressed in this book study guide include:

• determining word meaning from context clues or a dictionary
• synonyms and antonyms
• identifying and explaining the meaning and purpose of figurative language
• identifying supporting details or evidence in the text to support arguments or opinions
• summarizing
• compare and contrast
• determining central idea
• making inferences
• determining theme

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