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Ban This Book Novel Study – FREE Day 1 Sample
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Looking for engaging Ban This Book activities for your classroom? Download this FREE Day 1 sample from the Ban This Book Novel Study and preview ready-to-use ELA resources designed to help students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, close reading, and critical-thinking skills.
Looking for engaging Ban This Book activities for your classroom? Download this FREE Day 1 sample from the Ban This Book 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 Alan Gratz, Ban This Book is a thought-provoking middle-grade novel about Amy Anne Ollinger, a fourth grader who loves books. When her favorite book is removed from the school library, Amy Anne decides to take action. With the help of her friends, she creates a secret library of banned books and discovers the importance of standing up for what you believe in. This engaging novel encourages meaningful discussions about censorship, freedom of expression, courage, and the power of reading.
You can purchase 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 Ban This Book 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 and decide whether the resource is a good fit for your students.
Explore the Complete Ban This Book Novel Study
Ready to teach the entire novel? The complete Ban This Book Novel Study provides structured ELA activities to help students follow the story, analyze characters, and explore the novel's important themes.
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
- Discussion of book banning, censorship, and freedom of expression
Please see the complete product's table of contents for a detailed list of included resources.
Who Is This Free Sample For?
This Ban This Book free novel study sample is designed for teachers looking for engaging upper-elementary and middle-grade ELA resources, including:
- Grades 4–6 novel study instruction
- Whole-class novel studies
- Small-group reading and literature circles
- Homeschool
- Reading comprehension and vocabulary practice
- Discussions about censorship and the freedom to read
- Low-prep resources for busy teachers
Download Your FREE Day 1 Sample
Preview the Ban This Book Novel Study and discover practical ways to engage students with a story that encourages readers to think critically, ask questions, and stand up for their beliefs. This free sample offers a starting point for teaching the novel while saving valuable lesson-planning time.
Please note: This download includes the free Day 1 sample only, not the complete novel study.
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