Operation Redwood Novel Unit- Common Core Aligned

Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French is a great story for intermediate students, and can be a wonderful supplement to a unit on ecology or redwoods.

This novel unit includes:

Glossary & Vocabulary Match Aligns with 4th and 5th grade Language standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4 & CCSS.ELA- LITERACY.L.5.4

Design a Treehouse (3 pages) Aligns with Next Gen Science Standard 3-5-ETS1-1

Character Map using evidence from text (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL. 4.3, 5.1, 6.1)

compare/ contrast graphic organizer (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL 4.3 4.4, 4.6, 5.3, 5.9)

Writing Prompt Page CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.A, 4.1.B, 4.1.C, 5.1.A, 5.1.B, 5.1.C, 6.1.A, 6.1.B, 6.1.E

Literature Circle Role Sheets (5) (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4)

Making Inferences CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1, 5.1 ,6.1)

Cause and Effect **to avoid spoilers, wait until the end of the book** (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3, 6.3, 7.3)

Chapter Comprehension Checks with answer key (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL. 4.1, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.3)

Enjoy!

Ms. Beth

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key words: ecology, coniferous, redwoods, forest, environment, conservation, adventure, literature

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