Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli Novel Study Unit

This novel unit for the historical fiction book Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli can save you hours of prep for your literature circles or book clubs. Daily comprehension practice requires students to focus on text analysis and responding to literature, and the vocabulary focus builds word knowledge and academic vocabulary.

This no-fluff novel study for Milkweed engages students, but it doesn't overwhelm your readers with countless chapter questions that just require them to regurgitate the text.

Standards-aligned & perfect for novel studies, small group book clubs or lit circles, independent reading, or as a way to monitor and teach during read aloud.

Benefits of Trifolds over Traditional Novel Units:

❑ Foldable format provides novelty and encourages student engagement

❑ Daily comprehension focus builds reading comprehension skills vs. plot recall

❑ Less overwhelming to reluctant readers and writers

❑ Requires deep analysis and application of text-based knowledge

❑ Encourages discussion about skills & strategies

Skills addressed:

✔Main Idea & Summary

✔Responding to Literature

✔Point of View

✔Analyzing Character Change

✔Making Inferences

And so much more!

Product Contents:

• Instructional planning guide

• 3 paper-saving novel study trifolds - up to 15 instructional days - color & blackline

• 3 weekly word of the day flip books for text-based vocabulary

• Cut & paste comprehension prompts for interactive journals

• Easy-to-follow directions for printing & prep

• Trifold Answer keys

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