Shiloh Novel Study – FREE Day 1 Sample

Bring Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Shiloh into your classroom with this FREE Day 1 novel study sample! Designed to support engaging ELA instruction, this resource offers ready-to-use activities that help students develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, close reading, and critical-thinking skills.

In Shiloh, Marty Preston, a young boy living in West Virginia, discovers a mistreated beagle and names him Shiloh. Determined to protect the dog, Marty faces a difficult moral dilemma involving Shiloh’s owner and must decide how far he is willing to go to do what he believes is right. This compelling story offers opportunities to explore compassion, honesty, responsibility, loyalty, and the difference between right and wrong.

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 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 Shiloh Novel Study

The complete Shiloh novel study provides structured activities to help students follow Marty's journey, analyze characters, and explore the story's important themes.

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 themes such as compassion, honesty, loyalty, and responsibility
• Discussions about ethical dilemmas, fairness, and doing 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 upper-elementary readers.

It's a useful starting point for:

• Whole-class novel studies
• Small-group instruction and literature circles
• Homeschool literature and language arts lessons
• Reading comprehension and vocabulary practice
• Character analysis and discussions about moral choices
• Building critical-thinking and written-response skills

Download Your FREE Day 1 Sample

Preview the Shiloh novel study and discover a practical way to help students explore a meaningful story about a boy's determination to protect a dog and make difficult choices. This free sample offers a starting point for your ELA instruction while helping you save planning time.

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

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