The Birchbark House, by Louise Erdrich: Literature Unit

200+ Page Common Core Aligned Literature Unit for The Birchbark House!

The Birchbark House Literature Unit Includes:

-Comprehension Packet (with Answer Key)

*This packet is organized by chapter. It features questions of all different levels, as well as several charts and drawing opportunities for students.

-43 Graphic Organizers

Author Study

Cause and Effect (2)

Challenges (2)

Characterization (4)

Comic Relief

Comparisons (4)

Making Connections (3)

Endings

Events

Future Characters

Gifts (for Characters)

Inferences

Motivations

Natural Resources

Personification

Plot

Point of View

Predictions

Problem and Solution

Purpose

Questions

Seasons

Setting (3)

Signs

Similes (3)

Summarizing (2)

Theme (2)

Visualizing

- Vocabulary Packet (Cut-Out Cards with Activity List and Organizers)

-Journal Prompts (34)

-Events and Quotations (Cut-Out Cards with Activity List and Organizers)

-The Birchbark House Book Test (with Answer Key)

Extended Response Writing Prompts (3)

- The Birchbark House Research Activities (4)

-List of Common Core Standards for The Birchbark House Literature Unit

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