Revolutionary War on Wednesday Novel Study

Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne is another wonderful book for students just starting chapter books. This comprehension focused guided reading unit is set up with before/during/after activities and vocabulary for each chapter. It works well with guided reading groups and if you enjoy running literature circles.

Revolutionary War on Wednesday Product Contents

Each chapter focuses on a different comprehension skill. Here is the table of contents:

Prereading Activity: Schema builder and Quick Write to build background.

• Chapter 1: Vocabulary and Making predictions
• Chapter 2/3: Vocabulary and Visualizing using text details about the setting.
• Chapter 3: Vocabulary and Author’s Purpose
• Comparing Patriots and Redcoats and Learning about the Revolutionary Wary
• Chapter 4: Vocabulary and Questioning
• Chapter 5:Vocabulary, Facts, and Summarizing the Main Idea
• Chapter 6: Vocabulary and Story Details
• Chapter 7: Vocabulary and Character Analysis
• Chapter 8: Vocabulary and Summarizing Information
• Chapter 9: Vocabulary and Story Plot (Details)
• Chapter 10: Problem and Solution
• End of Book Report

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 assistance. An answer key is not included as some answers vary and group discussion fosters higher level thinking skills.

A preview of the units included is attached.