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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Novel Study – FREE Day 1 Sample

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Bring Kate DiCamillo’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane to life with this FREE Day 1 novel study sample! Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this resource offers engaging ELA activities that support reading comprehension, vocabulary development, close reading, and critical thinking.

Bring Kate DiCamillo’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane to life with this FREE Day 1 novel study sample! Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this resource offers engaging ELA activities that support reading comprehension, vocabulary development, close reading, and critical thinking.

In this moving story, Edward Tulane is a beautiful china rabbit who belongs to a little girl named Abilene. When Edward is unexpectedly separated from her, he embarks on a remarkable journey that takes him through the lives of many different people. Along the way, Edward experiences loss, loneliness, love, and connection, gradually learning the importance of opening his heart to others. This powerful story explores themes of love, empathy, compassion, and personal growth.

Product cover graphic reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane By Kate DiCamillo, featuring a toy rabbit under a starry night sky, with badges for 150+ page unit, print and digital, zero prep, and Works with Google Drive.

You can purchase the complete novel study HERE.


What's Included in This FREE Novel Study Sample?

  • Day 1 Teacher Lesson Plans – Clear, organized plans to help you guide students through the first day of the novel study.
  • Day 1 Student Activities – Engaging activities that encourage students to think critically about the text.
  • Reading Comprehension Practice – Questions that help students demonstrate understanding and support their answers with text evidence.
  • Vocabulary Practice – Activities to strengthen vocabulary skills and understanding of words in context.
  • Day 1 Google File – Includes a digital version of the Day 1 sample for Google-compatible classroom use.
  • Ready-to-Use, No-Prep Materials – Practical resources that make lesson preparation easier.

This free sample gives you a preview of the novel study's format and activities before you explore the complete unit.


Explore the Complete The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Novel Study

The complete The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane novel study provides structured activities to help students explore Edward's journey, the characters he meets, and the lessons he learns along the way.

Activities may include:

  • Reading comprehension questions and text-based responses
  • Vocabulary development and word analysis
  • Character analysis and making inferences
  • Close reading and critical-thinking activities
  • Written responses and literary analysis
  • Exploration of themes such as love, loss, empathy, compassion, and personal growth

See the complete product's table of contents for a detailed list of included resources and activities.


Who Is This Free Sample For?

This sample is designed for teachers and homeschool families working with upper elementary and middle school students.

It's a useful starting point for:

  • Whole-class novel studies
  • Small-group instruction and literature circles
  • Homeschool literature and language arts lessons
  • Reading comprehension and vocabulary practice
  • Building critical-thinking and written-response skills

Download Your FREE Day 1 Sample

Preview The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane novel study and discover a practical way to help students strengthen ELA skills while exploring a heartwarming story about love, loss, and the power of human connection.

Please note: This download includes the free Day 1 sample only, not the complete novel study.


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