The Whipping Boy Novel Study | ELA | No Prep | Printable & Digital | Gr. 3-5

Make teaching The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman easier with this comprehensive, no-prep novel study designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. This complete The Whipping Boy novel unit combines reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, writing, assessments, and engaging extension activities in one ready-to-use resource.

With both printable PDF and Google Drive™ digital formats included, this novel study works well for whole-class instruction, small groups, independent reading, homeschool, or digital learning.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS NOVEL STUDY

• No-prep and ready to use — start teaching immediately
• Complete novel unit with everything you need in one resource
• Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions that encourage deeper thinking
• Vocabulary activities to build understanding of the text
• Writing activities and extensions that connect directly to the novel
• Teacher lesson plans, pacing guide, and answer keys included
• Printable AND digital formats included
• Common Core aligned for Grades 3–5
• Great for whole-class reading, literature groups, independent work, or homeschool
• Use the activities you need and easily adjust the unit to fit your schedule

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 39 words
• Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions
• Short-answer questions designed to encourage critical thinking
• Novel-specific extension activities

Assessment Packet

• After-the-book vocabulary quiz
• Reading comprehension quiz with short-answer questions
• Multiple-choice comprehension quiz
• After-the-book writing assessment
• Self-grading Google Drive™ multiple-choice quizzes

Additional Activities

• End-of-the-book activity packet
• Story Elements interactive notebook activities
• Common Core Standards alignment for Grades 3–5

PRINTABLE + DIGITAL

This resource includes printable PDF files and Google Drive™ digital versions, giving you flexibility to use the novel study in the classroom or in a digital learning environment.

The PDF includes 145+ pages, plus the accompanying digital Google Drive files.

PERFECT FOR:

• 3rd grade ELA
• 4th grade ELA
• 5th grade ELA
• Reading comprehension
• Novel studies
• Literature units
• Vocabulary practice
• Reading response
• Writing activities
• Literature circles
• Independent reading
• Homeschool
• Small-group instruction
• Whole-class novel study
• Digital learning

The Whipping Boy is an engaging choice for a complete elementary novel study, and this resource gives you the structure and activities you need to turn the book into a meaningful ELA reading unit without spending hours creating materials yourself.

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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