Rock by Rock The Fantastical Garden of Nek Chand Google Slides™ Compatible

This product includes 52 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts as well as 8 extension activities for studying the biography Rock by Rock: The Fantastical Garden of Nek Chand written by Jennifer Bradbury and illustrated by Sam Boughton. This book is beautifully illustrated and does an excellent job of introducing readers to an inspirational artist. Students of all ages will enjoy reading and discussing this biography.

• A 2022-2023 Texas Bluebonnet Book Nominee

• Themes: resourcefulness; hope; resiliency; art; sculpture; community

• This book is an especially useful vehicle for addressing a wide range of TEKS and Common Core standards and the questions provided allow differentiation and adaptation of how the book is used to address these standards in discussion, presentation, and composition.

• This resource is great for classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts.

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• This product is compatible with Google Slides™ and can be shared with your students. The resource can also be added to Google Classroom™. Further information is included in the product.

• The questions are in order according to the order of appearance in the book.

• An answer key is provided for text-based questions.

• The questions in this resource are purposefully designed for discussion and reflection. The questions prompt students to think critically about the book, share observations, express their understanding, and make connections and applications while exploring literary elements.

• Extension Activities included:
  • K-W-L Chart - share prior knowledge, wonderings, & information learned about Nek Chand
  • Timeline - illustrate important events from Nek Chand's life
  • Illustration - draw Nek Chand's fantastical garden
  • Nek Chand Foundation - learn more about Nek Chand's life & work
  • Sculpture Creation - see how Nek Chand's sculptures were created
  • Mosaic Creation - design your own mosaic pattern
  • Acrostic - create a poem to describe Ned Chand
  • Poster - promote recycling

• This resource is appropriate for use by:
  • Students
  • Classroom teachers
  • Reading teachers and reading specialists
  • Language therapists
  • Librarians
  • Parents
  • Tutors
  • Counselors
  • Individuals who work with students to encourage a love for reading!

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