Description

Make vocabulary instruction meaningful and manageable with this comprehensive vocabulary study companion for A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga! With 82 carefully selected vocabulary words, context clues practice, and authentic word study activities, this resource helps students build their vocabulary while engaging deeply with this compelling novel about what it means to be alive.

Teaching vocabulary effectively can be challenging when you’re juggling multiple aspects of novel study. This vocabulary companion provides everything you need to seamlessly integrate rich vocabulary instruction into your A Rover’s Story unit. Students will discover new words naturally through context clues while developing lasting vocabulary acquisition skills they can apply across their reading.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 16 days of structured vocabulary study
• 82 grade-appropriate vocabulary words with page numbers for easy reference
• Context clues practice sheets for authentic learning
• Daily application activities to reinforce understanding
• Special extension activities exploring the concept of being “alive” – perfect for deeper discussions
• Answer keys for teacher support
• Both print and digital formats included

Your students will build their vocabulary naturally as they follow Res’s journey on Mars. The carefully selected words support comprehension while providing opportunities for meaningful discussion about the novel’s themes. The consistent format makes it easy to integrate into your existing novel study routine.

Every vocabulary word includes the exact page number where it appears, making it simple for students to use context clues effectively. The daily application activities help students make personal connections to new vocabulary – no more memorizing definitions that are quickly forgotten.

Perfect for:

• Whole class novel study
• Small group reading instruction
• Independent reading support
• Reading intervention
• Vocabulary development centers

Supports Common Core Standards for grades 4-7: RL.4, L.4, L.5, L.6 (Key standards for interpreting vocabulary in context and building academic language)

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