Falling Short Novel Study

This novel is a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways.

2023-2024 Georgia Children’s Book Award (Gr. 6-8)

Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won't change things at home without each other's help. Isaac plans to keep up with his schoolwork and get better grades. Straight-A Marco vows to finally win his father's approval by earning a spot on the school's basketball team. Can the two boys' friendships keep them from falling short?

Summary

Unit Information – 31 pages (Includes pdf and Editable Word documents)

This novel study includes:

· 245 Novel Study Q & A Resource pages - (9 pages)

· Novel Study Questions Student Handout (7 pages – separated by chapters)

· Novel Answer Resource Page with page numbers – (7 pages)

· Video Resource Page – (1 page)

The questions are only literal/recall questions that can be used as daily running quizzes as students read the novel. Instructors are free to create their own higher-order thinking questions for this novel. These questions can be used to help quiz students participating in the Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl.

· Vocabulary Student Handout (1 page)

· Vocabulary Definitions Resource Page (1 page – 12 words)

· Novel Study Test (Includes answers and optional essay) (4 pages)

· Essay Grading Rubric (1 page)

Use of book cover granted by the author/publisher 07/2023