30 Reading Graphic Organizers for ANY Novel | Reading Comprehension Activities

Looking for engaging reading comprehension activities that work with ANY novel or short story? These graphic organizers are designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of the text while simultaneously strengthening reading, writing and analyzing skills. This resource is appropriate for grades 5-10.

Use these 30 graphic organizers as a way to build individual skills and develop students' knowledge of various literary devices.

NOTE: I've included a DIGITAL version of this resource for virtual learning.

This resource includes:

1. Printable version of 30 graphic organizers
2. Editable version of 30 graphic organizers to make changes to fit your students' needs.
3. Digital version of 30 graphic organizers for easy and accessible access online.

Graphic organizer topics covered:

• DIY Book Review
• Plot Structure
• Setting Analysis
• Existing Themes
• Types of Conflict
• Evaluating Point of View
• Identifying Symbolism
• Foreshadowing
• Types of Irony
• Similes & Metaphors
• Identifying Personification
• Understanding Allusions
• Instances of Imagery
• Tone & Mood
• Evaluating Flashbacks
• Identifying Hyperbole
• Exploring Onomatopoeia
• Analyzing Repetition
• Indirect vs Direct Characterization
• Static vs Dynamic Characters
• Before You Read…
• Figurative Language
• Book Cover Analysis
• Novel vs Film
• Timeline of Events
• Analyzing Author’s Purpose
• Evaluating Dialogue
• Character Olympics

This resource meets a variety of Common Core Standards. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the topic, while simultaneously strengthening their reading, writing, language, and analyzing skills.

The activities incorporate a variety of higher-level thinking skills, including:

1. Define
2. Remember
3. Collaborate
4. Understand
5. Evaluate
6. Analyze
7. Apply
8. Create

Please download the preview for more information. The preview provides images of the graphic organizer pages in action.

Need more resources that work with ANY piece of literature? Check these out!

• 30 Graphic Organizers for Any Novel
• 20 Final Projects for Any Novel
• Workbook for ANY Novel - Complete Unit
• Extended Plot Structure Diagram

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