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The importance of friendship, feelings, and doing the honorable thing regardless of the consequences is stressed throughout the novel. The activities guide student learning and enjoyment through chapter-by-chapter questions. The additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development help to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. A novel by George Selden.Overall Expectations; The students will:¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills in: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions.¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot, main idea, characters, setting).¿ learn about the dynamics of relationships, empathizing and looking out for others who are going through difficult times, learning unselfishness, and the ability to exercise initiative in difficult circumstances.¿ relate events and feelings found in the novel to their own lives and experiences.¿ appreciate the importance of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice in personal relationships.¿ learn how that standing up for what one feels is right, is the honorable thing to do.¿ appreciate that the growth of one's character often comes through the trials of living.¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of difficult experiences.¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the novel and from their own knowledge and experience.List of SkillsVocabulary Development1. Using content clues2. Locating descriptive words/phrases3. Listing synonyms, antonyms, homonyms4. Use of capitals and punctuation5. Identifying syllables6. Listing compound words7. Determining alphabetical order8. Use of singular/plural nouns9. Developing dictionary skills10. Identifying parts of speech11. Identify an analogy12. Identifying an idiom13. Identifying a simile14. Identify alliteration.Character Activities1. Determine character traits2. Compare two characters3. Relating personal experiences4. Understand concepts: friendship, perseveranceCreative and Critical Thinking1. Research2. Complete 5 W's Chart3. Write a letter to a friend4. Conduct an interview5. Create a KWL Chart6. Write a description of personal feelingsSetting Activities1. Identify the details of a settingArt Activities1. Design a cricket house2. Design a cover for the novel3. Develop a StoryboardPlot Activities1. Complete a Story Map2. Identify conflict in the story3. Determine the role of others in one's personal growth4. Develop a Storyboard5. Identify a cliffhanger6. Identify the climax of a novel7. Develop a synopsis.

Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is one of the most beloved novels ever written. When an old seaman, Billy Bones, dies at young Jim Hawkins' inn, Jim discovers the treasure map of the famed Captain Flint among the old seaman's belongings. With the help of family friends, Dr. Livesey, and the squire, a sailing ship is purchased, a crew hired and led by Captain Smollett, Jim, and his friends head for the island on which the treasure is buried. Upon reaching Treasure Island, Long John Silver, the ship's one-legged cook, leads most of the crew in a bloody mutiny against Captain Smollett and the others. Will Jim and his friends survive to find and claim the treasure? And what will become of the traitorous Long John Silver?Children will be thrilled by this classic adventure story while examining themes of loyalty and fear. The activities in this lit link will guide their learning through chapter-by-chapter questions. Additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development are designed according to research-based education principles to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more.The students will:¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and oral communication¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities¿ identify and describe elements of stories (e.g., plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn and review many skills in order to develop good reading habits¿ provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations¿ organize and classify information to clarify thinking¿ learn about the danger of making first impressions and the value of personal enterprise and bravery¿ relate events and feelings found in novels to their own lives and experiences¿ appreciate the importance of friendship and loyalty in personal relationships¿ appreciate that the growth of one's character is more important than wealth or social status¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience

Based on the true-life stories of women in Afghan refugee camps.The Breadwinner is an engrossing novel that delves into the harsh realities of life for girls and women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Eleven-year-old Parvana and her family have rarely been outdoors for a year and a half. No longer can she or her siblings attend a school or play outdoors. The family's situation becomes perilous when Parvana's father is taken away to jail. It is then that Parvana is forced to take on the responsibility of being the breadwinner for her small family. Disguised as a boy, Parvana goes out to the marketplace each day to offer her skills as a reader.Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross-curricular activities, complete with answer key.The students will:¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and oral communication¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn and review many skills in order to develop good reading habits¿ provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations¿ organize and classify information to clarify thinking¿ learn about the destructive nature of the abuse of power in a society and its repercussions on the people of that society¿ relate events and feelings found in novels to their own lives and experiences¿ appreciate the importance of family, friendship and loyalty in personal relationships¿ discern that strength is often found during difficult circumstances and is made possible through the love and support of family and friends¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience64 pages

It is 1935 and Moose Flanagan's dad has just been hired to work as an electrician on Alcatraz Island, home to the most famous prison in the United States. What is worse, Moose's whole family is moving to the island to take up residence next door to Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and a host of other notorious convicts. Complicating an already dicey situation is Moose's autistic sister, Natalie, whom the family is trying desperately to have enrolled in the Esther P. Marinoff School. Moose is given more and more responsibility in looking after his sister and helping her to be accepted by his friends. When the school rejects Natalie for the second time, Moose writes Al Capone a letter to see if the famous gangster can pull a few strings to help the family out. Will he?Chapter-by-chapter questions and additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development are designed according to research-based education principles to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more. 64 pages including an answer key.A Novel by Gennifer Choldenko.The students will:¿ learn about autism as a learning exceptionality, the North American penal system,responsibility, family dynamics, and societal stereotyping¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and oral communication¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e., plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn and review many skills in order to develop good reading habits¿ provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations¿ organize and classify information to clarify thinking¿ relate events and feelings found in novels to their own lives and experiences¿ appreciate the importance of friendship and loyalty in personal relationships¿ appreciate the role and responsibilities of parents and authoritative figures in the lives of young people¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience