Discovering Wes Moore Nonfiction Book Study

Description

This is a 120+ page Common Core aligned complete book study for the nonfiction text, Discovering Wes Moore by Wes Moore. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.

This nonfiction book study is divided into 4 sections. Each section includes vocabulary, chapter questions, discussion questions, a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and a review quiz.

• Section 1: Note from Author – Chapter 3
• Section 2: Chapters 4 – 6
• Section 3: Chapters 7 – 9
• Section 4: Chapter 10 – Epilogue

GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, quizzes, and final exam are available as Google Drive™ files. A vocabulary and definitions list is also included to allow you to easily import into Flippity, Kahoot, Quizlet, etc. to create digital flashcards or word games.

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Included in this nonfiction book study for Discovering Wes Moore:

Introductory and Support Materials:

• Teaching Notes
• Anticipation Guide
• Questions for Journal Writing or Exit Tickets for Each Chapter
• CCSS Checklists for grades 6 – 8

Vocabulary Building Materials:

• Vocabulary Master List (digital option)
• “Mark My Words” Student Vocabulary Bookmark
• Word Wall Cards
• Vocabulary and Definition Cards
• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles (4, answer keys included) (digital option)
• Final Vocabulary Quiz (matching, answer key included)

Student Packet (digital option) (divided by chapter) featuring:

• Vocabulary
• Chapter Questions
• Focused Instruction on Figurative Language, Synonyms/Antonyms, Context Clues, Greek and Latin Root Words, and Theme
• Discussion Questions
• Writing Prompts

Easy to Grade Assessments:

• Vocabulary Quiz (matching)
• (4) Section Quizzes (m/c) (digital option-Google Forms)
• 23-Question Comprehensive Quiz (m/c) (digital option-Google Forms)

Common Core Standards utilized with this unit:

• R.I. 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.10
• R.I. 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.10
• R.I. 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.10
• R.L. 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.10
• R.L. 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.10
• R.L. 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.1
• L. 6.4, 6.4a, 6.4b, 6.4c, 6.4d, 6.5, 6.5a, 6.6
• L. 7.4, 7.4a, 7.4b, 7.4c, 7.4d, 7.5, 7.5a, 7.5b, 7.6
• L. 8.4, 8.4a, 8.4b, 8.4c, 8.4d, 8.5, 8.5a, 8.6
• W. 6.1, 6.4, 6.9
• W. 7.1, 7.4, 7.9
• W. 8.1, 8.4, 8.9

Skills addressed in this book study guide include:

• determining word meaning from context clues or a dictionary
• synonyms and antonyms
• identifying and explaining the meaning and purpose of figurative language
• identifying supporting details or evidence in the text to support arguments or opinions
• Greek and Latin root words
• summarizing
• compare and contrast
• determining central idea
• making inferences
• determining theme
• create a timeline (student projects)

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