Chike and the River Novel Study Guide
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Grade Levels
3rd - 5th, Homeschool
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRL.3.1
CCSSRL.3.3
CCSSRL.3.4
CCSSRL.3.5
CCSSRL.3.10
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
58 pages
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Description
Chike and the River is a children's book by beloved African author, Chinua Achebe (author of Things Fall Apart). Chike and the River is a story of a boy overcoming his isolation and making a place for himself in his new world through hope, daring, persistence, and a bit of luck. African literature is perfect for Black History Month! This novel study guide contains comprehension questions, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, literacy, and writing mini-lessons, answer keys, and activities. Chike and the River is suitable for grades 3-5, and the unit is designed to be completed in about two to three weeks. Classroom-tested! 58 pages.
Total Pages
58 pages
Answer Key
Included with rubric
Teaching Duration
2 Weeks
Last updated Jan 22nd, 2020
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRL.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
CCSSRL.3.3
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
CCSSRL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
CCSSRL.3.5
Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.
CCSSRL.3.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 2–3 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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