The Lemonade War Novel Study – FREE Day 1 Sample

Bring Jacqueline Davies’s The Lemonade War to life with this FREE Day 1 novel study sample! Designed for upper elementary students, this resource offers engaging ELA activities that support reading comprehension, vocabulary development, close reading, and critical thinking.

In The Lemonade War, Evan Treski is surprised to learn that his younger sister, Jessie, will be skipping a grade and joining him in fourth grade. With tensions growing between them, the siblings find themselves competing to see who can earn the most money selling lemonade. As their competition heats up, they learn about business, money, communication, and the challenges of family relationships. This engaging story blends math and economics with themes of sibling rivalry, teamwork, honesty, and understanding others.

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 Lemonade War Novel Study

The complete The Lemonade War novel study provides structured activities to help students explore the Treski siblings' competition, their changing relationship, and the business concepts woven throughout the story.

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 sibling relationships, competition, honesty, communication, and problem-solving

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 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 Lemonade War novel study and discover a practical way to help students strengthen their ELA skills while exploring a story about competition, family relationships, and the lessons learned along the way.

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

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