Chocolate Fever Novel Study – FREE Day 1 Sample | Grades 3–5

Looking for engaging Chocolate Fever activities for your classroom or homeschool? Download this FREE Day 1 sample from the Chocolate Fever Novel Study and preview ready-to-use ELA resources designed to help students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, close reading, and critical-thinking skills.

Written by Robert Kimmel Smith, Chocolate Fever tells the story of Henry Green, a boy who loves chocolate more than anything else in the world. Henry eats chocolate at every opportunity until he develops a mysterious condition called chocolate fever. When brown spots begin appearing all over his body, Henry finds himself on an unexpected adventure filled with unusual characters, surprising situations, and important lessons about his habits and choices.

This humorous chapter book offers opportunities for students to analyze characters, make predictions, explore cause and effect, and examine themes of moderation, personal responsibility, problem-solving, and self-awareness. Its funny premise and fast-moving plot make it an engaging choice for elementary reading instruction and classroom discussions.

You can find the complete novel study HERE.

What's Included in This FREE Novel Study Sample?

This free Day 1 sample gives you a preview of the activities included in the complete Chocolate Fever novel study.

• Day 1 Teacher Lesson Plans to help you organize and teach the lesson
• Day 1 Student Activities to introduce students to the novel
• Reading Comprehension Practice to support close reading and deeper understanding
• Vocabulary Practice to develop students' understanding of important words
• Ready-to-Use, No-Prep Materials to save valuable planning time
• Sample Google File for digital classroom use, if included in your download

Use this free novel study sample to preview the format and activities before choosing the resource for your students.

Explore the Complete Chocolate Fever Novel Study

Ready to teach the entire novel? The complete Chocolate Fever Novel Study provides structured ELA activities to help students follow the story, analyze important details, and develop deeper reading and literary analysis skills.

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
• Exploration of plot, setting, and cause and effect
• Discussion of moderation, personal responsibility, decision-making, and problem-solving

Please see the complete product's table of contents for a detailed list of included resources.

Who Is This Free Sample For?

This Chocolate Fever free novel study sample is designed for educators and families looking for engaging elementary reading resources, including:

• Grades 3–5 ELA and reading instruction
• Classroom novel studies
• Homeschool literature studies and language arts lessons
• Small-group instruction and literature circles
• Independent reading and reading comprehension practice
• Vocabulary development and critical-thinking activities
• Teachers and homeschooling parents looking for practical, low-prep resources

Whether you're teaching in a classroom or homeschooling, this sample offers a convenient way to preview a structured novel study while saving valuable planning time.

Download Your FREE Day 1 Sample

Preview the Chocolate Fever Novel Study and discover practical ways to engage students with a funny, imaginative adventure about a chocolate-loving boy whose unusual problem leads to unexpected discoveries. These ready-to-use resources help reduce lesson-planning time while supporting meaningful reading and discussion.

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

See the included table of contents of the complete novel study to see everything that is in the paid product.

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