Description

Wishtree by Katherine Applegate is such a great novel for kids. This book explores several themes, including “accepting others for who they are, not what they look like”. The story is a heartwarming tale of two children, one tree, and a menagerie of animals that bring peace and happiness to a local neighborhood.

My favorite way to use Wishtree in the classroom is as a whole-class read aloud, which I do along with these comprehension questions. It fits the bill with many literature standards, and it’s also a great way to infuse social-emotional learning into your curriculum.

Teaching is time-consuming, so I have created this NO PREP resource to make your planning easier! This unit is truly print-and-go ready!!! I have also given you access to a Google Slides™ version of this resource as well!

This unit was designed with you, the teacher, in mind. This unit will allow your students to access this novel in a deep and meaningful way. At the same time, this resource will save you time and energy. You’ll be able to spend more time connecting with this story along with your students!

In addition, the questions and activities posed to the students are not fluffy; instead, they challenge the thinking of your students and engage your class in Reading Standards.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

➠ Comprehension questions for students. Each chapter has three or four questions, all of which are short answer. The questions range in difficulty from DOK 1 to DOK 4. If you are following my unit plan, this novel study will take place in 20 days. Each student will have their own “Red’s Journal”, and the copying and set-up could not be easier! Simply follow the printing instructions included with this product. There are also answer keys!

If you are using the Google Slides™ version, there are also step-by-step instructions for distributing these files to your students digitally.

➠ Journal entries for your students. I’ve included one entry per week, as well as an end-of-novel reflection, for a total of four journal entries. These entries will allow your students to think critically about the novel and process what they are reading.

✨ Enjoy this journey with your kids – they will absolutely become invested in Red, Samar, Stephen, and the rest of the characters in this book!

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