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Product cover graphic reading Crenshaw Free Sample By Katherine Applegate, featuring a large black cat sitting on a park bench next to a young boy under a moonlit night sky, with badges for 210+ page unit, print and digital, zero prep, and Works with Google Drive.

Crenshaw Novel Study – FREE Day 1 Sample | Grades 4–6

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Bring Katherine Applegate’s Crenshaw into your classroom with this FREE Day 1 novel study sample! Designed to support engaging ELA instruction, this sample gives teachers and homeschool parents a preview of ready-to-use reading comprehension, vocabulary, close-reading, and critical-thinking activities. Use it to introduce students to this heartfelt novel while building essential reading and literary analysis skills.

Bring Katherine Applegate’s Crenshaw into your classroom with this FREE Day 1 novel study sample! Designed to support engaging ELA instruction, this sample gives teachers and homeschool parents a preview of ready-to-use reading comprehension, vocabulary, close-reading, and critical-thinking activities. Use it to introduce students to this heartfelt novel while building essential reading and literary analysis skills.

In Crenshaw, Jackson is a young boy whose family is struggling financially. As he worries about the possibility of losing their home again, his childhood imaginary friend, a large cat named Crenshaw, unexpectedly returns. Jackson must navigate difficult questions about his family's circumstances, his fears, and the difference between what is real and what he imagines. This touching story offers opportunities to explore empathy, family, friendship, honesty, resilience, and the challenges of facing uncertainty.

Product cover graphic reading Crenshaw By Katherine Applegate, featuring a large black cat sitting beside a boy sitting on a wooden bench looking out over a moonlit lake, with badges for 210+ page unit, print and digital, zero prep, and Works with Google Drive.

You can find the complete novel study HERE.

What's Included in This FREE Novel Study Sample?

This free Day 1 sample lets you preview the format and types of activities included in the novel study.

  • Day 1 Teacher Lesson Plans – Help guide your instruction and introduce the novel.
  • Day 1 Student Activities – Give students opportunities to engage with the text and demonstrate understanding.
  • Reading Comprehension Practice – Support students as they develop their understanding of the story.
  • Vocabulary Practice – Build vocabulary skills while reading the novel.
  • Ready-to-Use, No-Prep Materials – Save planning time with classroom-ready activities.
  • Sample Google File – Preview digital classroom materials, if included in the download.

This FREE sample allows you to explore the resource's format and activities before deciding whether the complete novel study is right for your students.

Explore the Complete Crenshaw Novel Study

The complete Crenshaw novel study provides opportunities for students to strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and literary analysis while exploring Katherine Applegate's thoughtful story.

Activities in the complete unit may support:

  • Reading comprehension and text-based responses
  • Vocabulary development
  • Character analysis and making inferences
  • Close reading and critical thinking
  • Written responses and literary analysis
  • Exploring themes of family, friendship, and resilience
  • Examining empathy, honesty, and asking for help
  • Discussing the role of imagination in coping with difficult circumstances

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

Who Is This Free Sample For?

This FREE Day 1 sample is ideal for:

  • Grades 4–6 classroom novel studies
  • Homeschool literature studies and language arts
  • Small-group instruction and literature circles
  • Independent reading and reading comprehension practice
  • Vocabulary development and critical-thinking activities
  • Teachers and homeschool parents looking for engaging, low-prep ELA resources

Download Your FREE Day 1 Sample

Allow your students to explore Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate with this free novel study sample. Preview the Day 1 activities and see how this resource may fit into your reading instruction.

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

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