TPT
Total:
$0.00

The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary

Rated 4.83 out of 5, based on 40 reviews
4.8 (40 ratings)
;
Nothing but Class
12.8k Followers
Grade Levels
3rd - 6th, Homeschool
Resource Type
Standards
Formats Included
  • Zip
  • Google Apps™
Pages
62 PDF pages and 60 Google Slides
$8.00
$8.00
Share this resource
Report this resource to TPT
Nothing but Class
12.8k Followers
Includes Google Apps™
The Teacher-Author indicated this resource includes assets from Google Workspace (e.g. docs, slides, etc.).

What educators are saying

This was amazing! I loved the online component and being able to use it on Google Classroom. I enjoyed not having to print out packets and allowing students to easily access it at home if they were absent.
Perfect for what I needed and just the right amount of questions so that students are not overwhelmed. This resource saved me a lot of work!

Description

This is a 62 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis. The student work is organized by every 2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.

You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. 

Perfect for whole classes, small groups, or individuals.

♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!

♥Perfect for distance learning. Students can access the digital version from home or school. Teachers and students can easily send this back and forth using Google Drive or Google Classroom! (The minimum that's needed is a free Google account.)

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

♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources.

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

1) Student Chapter Work

•Each section covers 2 chapters and contains the following 6 parts.

→Quickwrite: Warms up student brains before reading.

→2 sets of True/False, Sequencing, and/or Multiple Choice questions.

→Standards Focus: an activity focused on Reading Literature standards.

→Comprehension and Analysis: 3 short answer questions.

→Vocabulary: Practice with 3 new words for each section of reading.

→Beyond: Creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing.

2) Vocabulary Focus

•Vocabulary Reviews for every 2 chapters

•Practice with definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and context clues

•Vocabulary Lists that come with and without definitions

•Three challenge words chosen for every section of reading

•A total of 24 words chosen

•Vocabulary Word Wall cards in full color

•Vocabulary Flashcards in b/w

3) Student Bookmarks
•Serve as reference tools
•Highlight plot, setting, characters
•Attractive art and memorable quotes

4) Easy planning and Low Prep
•Table of Contents for easy navigation
•Student Packet Covers
•All Answer Keys

5) Instructions for digital Google Drive Version

♥Please view my detailed preview for a closer look at this product!♥

♥♥For a free sample of the complete novel study, click here!♥♥

The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 Novel Study FREE Sample

** Don't need a printable version at all? Want your novel study to be totally automatic and beyond easy? Check out a NEW, abbreviated version of this product below.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Novel Study | Google Forms Edition

*********************************************************************

For the digital version, you will need Internet access and a free Google account, OR Google Classroom. It will work on computers or iPads. (To use it on an iPad without Google Classroom, simply have your students download the Google Slides app, available for free on iTunes.) Upon purchasing, you will download a document containing a secret link to the digital file, along with explicit, easy-to-follow instructions that will get you started in minutes! Students will be highly engaged and freshly invigorated as they type, draw, and diagram directly into the file on their computers or tablets. They can easily share their work with you as they go, all without the hassle of paper, pencil, and copies.

*********************************************************************

♥♥ FIND YOUR BEST FIT! ♥♥

Please be sure to check out all of the listings below. I have a variety of The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 resources, and I want to be sure you find the one that best meets your needs!

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Novel Study Unit

  • This is the big unit that includes everything listed below. Contains absolutely everything you'll need, including comprehension and vocabulary, reading response creative activities, assessments, cover pages, and much more! Printable and Google Slides versions included.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 | Comprehension and Vocabulary by chapter

  • Includes 16 comprehension and vocabulary questions for every 2 chapters, bookmarks, full-color vocabulary word wall cards, and vocabulary flashcards. Printable and Google Slides versions included.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 | Activities and Projects

  • Contains Common Core-aligned, creative activities and projects, along with Culminating Project Choices. Lots of open-ended, critical thinking activities. Printable and Google Slides versions included.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 | Assessments

  • Contains two assessments that encompass comprehension, vocabulary, and analysis questions. Printable, Google Slides, and Google Forms versions included.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Novel Study | Google Forms Edition

  • Easy, automatic, and completely paperless! This option includes 16 comprehension and vocabulary questions for every 2 chapters and is hosted on Google Forms for easy grading. This special edition is not included in any of the above listings, and is only available for separate purchase.

You may also be interested in the following product.

Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study Unit | comprehension, vocabulary, activities, tests

*********************************************************************

© Nothing but Class Resources, LLC

Total Pages
62 PDF pages and 60 Google Slides
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
3 Weeks
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT’s content guidelines.

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
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.

Reviews

Questions & Answers

12.8k Followers