Fish in a Tree Novel Study | No Prep | Printable & Digital | Gr. 5-8

Make teaching Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt easy with this comprehensive, no-prep novel study designed for grades 5–8! This complete Fish in a Tree novel unit combines reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing, critical thinking, STEM, assessments, and engaging activities—all in one ready-to-use resource.

Both printable and digital Google Drive™ versions are included, giving you the flexibility to use this novel study in the classroom, for distance learning, with small groups, for independent reading, or in a homeschool setting.

⭐ Save hours of planning and prep! Everything you need to teach and assess the novel is organized and ready to go.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS FISH IN A TREE NOVEL STUDY

✔ NO PREP: Print and teach, or assign the digital version

✔ PRINTABLE + DIGITAL: Both formats are included with your purchase

✔ COMPREHENSIVE: Reading, vocabulary, grammar, writing, STEM, assessments, and more

✔ TEACHER-FRIENDLY: Detailed lesson plans, pacing guide, answer keys, and standards alignment

✔ FLEXIBLE: Perfect for whole-class instruction, literature circles, small groups, independent study, intervention, or homeschool

✔ DEEPER THINKING: Students go beyond basic comprehension with critical-thinking questions and writing activities

✔ STANDARDS-ALIGNED: Includes Common Core alignment for grades 5–8

Try out a FREE sample of this product here, which includes all activities for Day 1 of the unit.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

📚 Teacher Materials

• Detailed daily lesson plans
• Pacing and standards guide
• Common Core standards alignment checklists for grades 5–8
• Vocabulary word wall cards
• Complete answer keys
• Parent letter

 

📖 Student Novel Study Packet

• Spelling list
• Vocabulary and grammar activities for 32 words
• Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions
• Short-answer questions that encourage deeper thinking
• Color wheel STEM activity
• Nonfiction WebQuest foldable about dyslexia
• Writing extension activity

 

📝 Assessment Packet

Includes printable and digital assessments for three sections of the novel:

• Section 1: Chapters 1–14
• Section 2: Chapters 15–29
• Section 3: Chapters 30 through the end of the novel

Each assessment includes vocabulary, reading comprehension, and a critical-thinking writing question.

 

🎯 Additional Activities

• End-of-the-book activity packet
• Story Elements Interactive Notebook activities
• Additional reading response and literary analysis activities
• Printable and Google Drive™ versions

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PERFECT FOR:

• 5th grade ELA
• 6th grade ELA
• 7th grade ELA
• 8th grade ELA
• Middle school reading
• Novel studies
• Literature circles
• Reading intervention
• Special education
• Homeschool
• Independent reading
• Small-group instruction
• Distance learning

Whether you're teaching Fish in a Tree as a whole-class novel, assigning it for independent reading, or using it with a small group, this complete novel study gives you the structure and resources you need without spending hours creating materials yourself.

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⭐ Save Time. Teach the Novel. Build Stronger Readers.

This Fish in a Tree novel study is designed to help students understand the novel while practicing important reading and ELA skills—including comprehension, vocabulary, characterization, theme, critical thinking, writing, and more.

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Are you looking for a printable version only? You can find this same product without the Google Drive™ formats HERE.

Try out a FREE sample of this product here, which includes all activities for Day 1 of the unit.

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