The Barren Grounds by David A. Robertson - Printable + Digital Novel Study FNMI

This is a Printable + Digital novel study!

It can be used for Distance Learning.

Use this novel study in any or all of these ways:

Option 1: Print it out

Option 2: Use as a TpT Digital Activity (Easel)

Option 3: Use through Google Slides with a custom link, (instructions found within the first few pages of the pdf novel study)

With both digital options, students can type within pre-formatted text boxes.

Note: If using any of the digital versions, you may choose not to assign the draw prompts to your students.

This product also includes the PDF printable version with the answer key.

“The Barren Grounds” comprehensive novel study workbook allows your students to answer a variety of fun and engaging questions! Some favourite sections include: Draw & Write, Opinion, True & False, and Multiple Choice.

“The Barren Grounds” by David A. Robertson is a fictional Narnia-like novel. It’s filled with real characters and important themes. Not only does it remind readers of the importance of taking care of the land around them, it allows them to connect with an often marginalized demographic.

This novel is perfect for FNMI (First Nations, Metis, & Inuit) initiatives.

“The Barren Grounds” Workbook Includes:

• Vocabulary Sections
• Comprehension Questions with writing space under each question
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Drawing & Writing Prompts
• True & False Questions
• Creative Opinion Questions
• Support Your Answer Quote Questions
• Figurative Language Questions
• Making Predictions Sections
• Making Inferences Questions
• Research Questions (Text-to-World Connections)
• Text-to-Text & Text-to-Self Connections
• Getting to Know the Character Pages
• Venn-Diagram Questions
• Exploring Conflict Questions
• Reflecting on Characters Section
• End of Novel Test
• Answers to Most Sections (included in PDF printable version)
• 53 pages (69 with answers)

If printing, you can assemble this workbook in many ways: as a coil bound book, placed into a 3-ring binder, stapled, or you can hand it out one page or chapter-section at a time. It is recommended to print this double-sided to save paper. Print in colour or black & white.

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Divided into Chapter Sections:

Chapters 1-3

Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-9

Chapters 10-12

Chapters 13-15

Chapters 16-18

Chapters 19-22

Chapters 23-27 & Epilogue

Bonus Pages:

Exploring the Conflict

Main Character Venn Diagram

Reflecting on Characters Section

End of Novel Test

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We also have a bundle which includes this novel study and "The Barren Grounds" End-of-Novel project! Check it out here: Bundle!

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If these digital solutions don't meet your specific needs, please feel free to email us at sisandchrys@gmail.com and we'll do our best to help come up with a different solution! We'll also help you troubleshoot any problems you may be facing.