Fish in a Tree Novel Study – FREE Day 1 Sample

Bring Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s Fish in a Tree 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 inspiring middle-grade novel while building essential reading and literary analysis skills.

In Fish in a Tree, Ally Nickerson has spent years hiding her struggles with reading, convinced that she isn't smart enough to succeed in school. When a new teacher, Mr. Daniels, recognizes her strengths and helps her discover that she learns differently, Ally begins to see herself in a new light. With the support of her teacher and new friends, she starts building confidence and realizing that everyone has unique abilities. This heartfelt story offers opportunities to explore learning differences, self-esteem, empathy, friendship, and the importance of recognizing individual strengths.

You can purchase 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.
• Day 1 Google File – Includes a digital version of the Day 1 sample for Google-compatible classroom use.
• Ready-to-Use, No-Prep Materials – Save planning time with classroom-ready activities.

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 Fish in a Tree Novel Study

The complete Fish in a Tree novel study provides opportunities for students to strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and literary analysis while exploring Lynda Mullaly Hunt's meaningful 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 friendship, perseverance, and self-confidence
• Examining empathy, kindness, and accepting differences
• Discussing learning differences and the importance of recognizing individual strengths
• Analyzing how characters change as they develop confidence and understanding

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 5-8 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
• Classroom discussions about empathy, learning differences, and self-confidence
• Teachers and homeschool parents looking for engaging, low-prep ELA resources

Download Your FREE Day 1 Sample

Give your students an opportunity to explore Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt with this free novel study sample. Preview the Day 1 activities and see how this resource may fit into your reading instruction while encouraging meaningful conversations about friendship, perseverance, and celebrating what makes each person unique.

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

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