Projekt 1065 Novel Study – FREE Day 1 Sample

Bring Alan Gratz’s Projekt 1065 into your classroom with this FREE Day 1 novel study sample! Designed to support engaging ELA instruction, this resource gives teachers and homeschool families a preview of ready-to-use activities that build reading comprehension, vocabulary, close reading, and critical-thinking skills.

Set during World War II, Projekt 1065 follows Michael O’Shaunessey, a young Irish boy living in Nazi Germany. Michael’s parents are secretly working as spies for the Allies, and he becomes involved in a dangerous mission to uncover the secrets of a mysterious Nazi aircraft program. As Michael navigates the world of the Hitler Youth while hiding his family’s true loyalties, he must make difficult choices about courage, friendship, and doing what is right. This gripping historical novel offers opportunities to explore resistance, deception, loyalty, and the risks people take to stand against injustice.

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 – 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 Projekt 1065 Novel Study

The complete Projekt 1065 novel study provides structured activities to help students follow Michael’s mission, analyze characters’ choices, and examine the historical context and themes of 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 courage, loyalty, deception, and resistance
• Discussion of World War II, Nazi Germany, espionage, and the risks of opposing an oppressive regime
• Examination of moral choices and the importance of standing up for what is right

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 designed for teachers and homeschool families working with middle-grade readers.

It’s a useful starting point for:

• Middle school ELA and history instruction
• Whole-class novel studies
• Small-group instruction and literature circles
• Homeschool literature and language arts lessons
• Reading comprehension and vocabulary practice
• Historical fiction studies focused on World War II
• Building critical-thinking and text-based writing skills

Download Your FREE Day 1 Sample

Preview the Projekt 1065 novel study and discover a practical way to engage students with a suspenseful historical story while strengthening reading comprehension, literary analysis, and critical-thinking skills.

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

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