Blizzard of the Blue Moon Novel Study for Book Clubs
$4.00
Blizzard of the Blue Moon by Mary Pope Osborne is a great choice for winter. This comprehension focused novel study is set up with before/during/after activities and vocabulary for each chapter. Each chapter focuses on a different comprehension skill, and you can use it with guided reading groups, literature circles/book clubs, or partner work.
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Blizzard of the Blue Moon by Mary Pope Osborne is a great choice for winter. This comprehension focused novel study is set up with before/during/after activities and vocabulary for each chapter. Each chapter focuses on a different comprehension skill, and you can use it with guided reading groups, literature circles/book clubs, or partner work.
Skills include in the unit are:
- making predictions
- visualizing
- problem and solution
- summarizing
- character traits
- question types
- citing text evidence
- author’s purpose
- making comparisons and connections
- and drawing conclusions.
Group discussion is encouraged throughout the reading of the book. The unit would also work well with literature circles. It’s been tested in several classrooms and found to be easy to follow for parents and teaching assistants. An answer key is not included as some answers vary and group discussion fosters higher level thinking skills.
