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Sarah, Plain and Tall Novel Study | No Prep | Printable & Digital | Gr. 3-5
$8.99
Promote literacy and build critical thinking skills, for even the most reluctant of readers, with this high-interest novel study to use with Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. This download contains both a printable format and a Google Drive™ format for distance and digital learning.
Bring Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan to life with this complete, no-prep novel study designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! This comprehensive Sarah, Plain and Tall book unit combines reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, writing, assessments, and engaging extension activities into one easy-to-use resource.
Save time and start teaching right away! Everything you need is organized and ready to use, with both printable PDF and Google Drive™ digital formats included.
Whether you're teaching the novel to your entire class, a small reading group, or an individual student, this Sarah, Plain and Tall novel study provides meaningful activities that encourage students to think deeply about the characters, plot, vocabulary, and themes while strengthening reading and writing skills.
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS NOVEL STUDY
✓ NO PREP: Print and teach with minimal preparation
✓ PRINTABLE + DIGITAL: Use the PDF or Google Drive™ versions
✓ COMPLETE UNIT: Everything you need in one resource
✓ READING COMPREHENSION: Chapter-by-chapter questions that promote deeper thinking
✓ VOCABULARY + SPELLING: Reinforce important words from the novel
✓ WRITING PRACTICE: Extend students' thinking beyond basic comprehension
✓ ASSESSMENTS: Check vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills
✓ TEACHER-FRIENDLY: Includes lesson plans, pacing guidance, answer keys, and standards alignment
✓ FLEXIBLE: Use for whole-class instruction, small groups, independent work, or homeschool
Try out a FREE sample of this product here, which includes all activities for Day 1 of the unit.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Teacher Packet
- Detailed daily lesson plans
- Pacing & Standards Guide
- Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
- Answer keys
- Parent letter
Student Packet
- Spelling list
- Vocabulary activities for 19 words
- Chapter-by-chapter short-answer comprehension questions
- Extension activities that connect to the novel
Assessment Packet
- Vocabulary quiz
- Comprehension quiz with short-answer and multiple-choice options
- Writing assessment
- Self-grading Google Formsâ„¢ multiple-choice quizzes
Additional Activities
- End-of-the-book activity packet
- Story Elements Interactive Notebook activities
- Common Core Standards alignment for Grades 3–5
The extension activities and additional teacher resources are included exclusively in this complete novel study, making this a great value compared with purchasing individual components.
PERFECT FOR:
- 3rd grade reading and ELA
- 4th grade reading and ELA
- 5th grade reading and ELA
- Elementary novel studies
- Reading comprehension practice
- Literature units
- Small-group instruction
- Independent reading
- Homeschool
- Literature circles
This Sarah, Plain and Tall book unit is designed for the 3rd–5th grade reading level and can be used with teacher guidance or adapted for independent student work.
Are you looking for a printable version only? You can find this same product without the Google Driveâ„¢ 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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