The Thing About Jellyfish Novel Study - Science Literacy

This novel study aligns with The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin.

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist!

After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting--things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory--even if it means traveling the globe, alone. Suzy's achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe...and the potential for love and hope right next door.

This novel study was created to be used in the secondary science classroom with a major focus on science vocabulary and reading comprehension.

NGS novel studies heavily focus on the following:

• vocabulary (practice with dictionary, synonyms/antonyms, word morphology, sentence writing, definitions, etc.)
• reading comprehension
• simple research
• cross-curricular connections
• culminating final project

Students will focus on inquiry skills such as comparing and contrasting, summarizing, making inferences, cause/effect relationships, fact and opinion, and critical thinking. 

• No-prep, and extremely user-friendly, this novel study is perfect for the whole class, small group, or independent study. 

• Perfect for distance learning. Both print and digital versions are available so students can access the digital version from home or school.

• Excellent for school OR homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow!

The Thing About Jellyfish Novel Study is broken down into word study and comprehension sections for each chapter as well as a final project.

*Answer key is also included.

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The Thing About Jellyfish Product details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316380849
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316380843

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