Description
This Dinosaurs Before Dark novel study is set up with before/during/after activities and vocabulary for each chapter. Each chapter focuses on a different comprehension skill making it a great choice for your class book clubs, literature circles or paired reading times.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN THE DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK UNIT:
- 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 reading partners. 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.
HERE’S WHAT TEACHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK UNIT:
Lindsay:
“Thank you so much for this product! My class has loved these books and I have found this package to be useful in extending their thoughts when reading.”
Kim:
“Kids love completing each chapter after they read. Really makes them think. Great for advanced grade 2 readers.”
Awesome Blossoms:
“This is going to be a great way to incorporate read alouds in my class. I like that each chapter is not simply a copy of the last one with new wording. I love Magic Tree House books and can see kids get excited about things that they might not think about with these books. Thank you for your hard work!”
Ms D’s Literacy Lab –
Love the variety of strategies !
Read With Me ABC –
Excellent resource! I love the before, during, and after activities. Each chapter focuses on a comprehension strategy…it’s perfect for my students!
Andrea Crawford at This Literacy Life –
Love the different methods for thinking about the story! This will definitely come in handy when I use this book. My students will love it!
Lindsay C. –
Thank you so much for this product! My class has loved these books and I have found this package to be useful in extending their thoughts when reading.
First Grade Fun with Bridgett –
Great packet for the students!
Awesome Blossoms –
This is going to be a great way to incorporate read alouds in my class. I like that each chapter is not simply a copy of the last one with new wording. I love Magic Tree House books and can see kids get excited about things that they might not think about with these books. Thank you for your hard work!
Tammy Gilbert –
This will be a great resource to use with my gifted students. Thanks!
Heather D. –
This looks great and is very engaging!
Vincenza C. –
loved using this for guided reading
Sasha S. –
Great guided reading supplement!
Christina H. –
Great resource! Very fun and useful! Thanks!
Heather P. –
Love it!
5th Grade Fries –
This was FABULOUS!! Thanks!
Jenny B. –
Thank you
Alivia D. –
thank you
LuAnn L. –
So anxious to use this!
Kim Dyer –
Kids love completing each chapter after they read. Really makes them think. Great for advanced grade 2 readers.
Valera D. –
This I helped my students remember each chapter and pick out details. Perfect, thank you.
Elisa B. –
can’t wait to use this product to reinforce skills 🙂
Melissa L. –
great resource
Cristina Villanueva –
Great resource!
Lisa Reckert –
Great product!
Arita S. –
Exactly what I was looking for!
Kristin L. –
Thanks!
Justine B. –
great tool!
Alyssa R. –
thank you
Kristen Porter –
great
Donna B. –
Thank you!!
Amy F. –
This was a great companion piece!
cynthia M. –
This is great to use with the book series
Tamara L. –
Great resource.
Kindergarten with Davina –
Fantastic Resource
Laura B. –
Great resource! Thanks for all of your hard work!
Lonnie N. –
Great resource!
sandy hernandez –
just what I was looking for to use in small group
Elizabeth J. –
Great product. My students loved using this novel study. One of the chapter has duplicate vocabulary, that is the only thing I would change.
Lora Spannbauer –
Great resource to compliment the story!
Tori R. –
Was going to use this novel study with some of my lower kiddos, but it ended up being too low for them. A good resource to keep in my tool box, as it might be needed one day!
CATHERINE B. –
I used this in guided reading for some of my accelerated students. They enjoyed the activities and it enabled them to work on the skill that needed mastery.
Jessica B. –
Loved the packet and comprehension questions that went along with it! Easy to use for planning!
Julie B. –
My students loved using this resource in our novel studies. Not overwhelming but still focused on key concepts.
Aja D. –
This packet was a perfect level for my students!
Jenifer Bazzit – Thrive in Grade Five –
Thank you for a great resource!
Kristin F. –
The vocabulary was very helpful for my ELL students.
Christina H. –
Great resource for my below grade level students to read. Engage comprehension packet to guide their reading.