Mr. Poppers Penguins Novel Study: Literature Guide, Comprehension Questions
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This 4-week printable novel study for Mr. Popper's Penguins is the perfect literature guide to help engage your readers with this classic novel. Whether you use it for lit circles, book clubs, or as a read-aloud companion, you'll love the approachable no prep format that is perfect for your classroom.
Daily activities include response sheets in trifold and journal prompt format. These focus on higher-level comprehension questions that require students to analyze the characters and plot of Mr. Popper's Penguins. Vocabulary practice builds academic and text-based vocabulary.
Go beyond surface-level comprehension
So many novel studies center on pages of comprehension questions or multiple choice quizzes based on the book. While this work may keep students busy, it won't build transferable reading skills.
This standards-aligned book companion pack for Mr. Popper's Penguins is designed to develop vocabulary and a deep understanding of reading comprehension skills. The plot becomes the vehicle for teaching and practicing these skills instead of the end result.
Your download includes:
• Instructional planning guide
• 4 printable novel study trifolds - color & blackline
• 4 weekly word of the day flip books for text-based vocabulary - color & blackline
• Cut & paste comprehension prompts for interactive journals
• Easy-to-follow directions for printing & prep
• Trifold Answer keys
Skills addressed:
✔Main Idea & Summary
✔Analyzing Text
✔Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions
✔Analyzing Characters & Relationships
✔Sensory & Descriptive Language - Visualization
✔Vocabulary & Context Clues
✔Cause & Effect
✔Problem & Solution
And more!
Benefits of Trifolds over Traditional Novel Units:
❑ Foldable format provides novelty and encourages student engagement
❑ Daily comprehension focus builds reading comprehension skills vs. plot recall
❑ Less overwhelming to reluctant readers and writers
❑ Requires deep analysis and application of text-based knowledge
❑ Encourages discussion about skills & strategies
Prefer the digital version?
Find it here: Mr. Popper's Penguins Digital Novel Study
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