The Tiger Rising Book Unit: Comprehension & Vocabulary Activities for 4th-6th

The Tiger Rising novel study unit for the book by Kate DiCamillo will save you hours of prep for literature circles or book clubs. Daily comprehension practice requires students to focus on text analysis and responding to literature, and the vocabulary focus builds word knowledge and academic vocabulary.

The no-fluff The Tiger Rising activities are engaging for students but won't overwhelm readers with countless chapter questions that require them to regurgitate the text. Instead, you'll find purposefully selected comprehension practice that will get your students thinking.

Standards-aligned & perfect for novel studies, small group book clubs, independent reading, or as a way to monitor and teach during read aloud. The new digital format is perfect for use with Google Classroom.

The Tiger Rising Novel Study includes:

• Instructional planning guide

• 3 paper-saving novel study trifolds - up to 15 instructional days - color & blackline

• 3 weekly word of the day flip books for text-based vocabulary

• Matching cut & paste comprehension prompts for interactive journals

• Easy-to-follow directions for printing & prep

• Trifold Answer keys

• Digital version in Google Slides - perfect for the digital classroom

Skills addressed:

✔ Character Traits & Relationships

✔ Figurative Language

✔ Analyzing Text Quotes

✔ Respond to Literature

✔ Point of View

✔ Inferring

✔ Theme

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

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