Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Study | No Prep | Printable & Digital | Gr. 5-8

Looking for a complete, zero-prep novel study for Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls? Save hours of planning with this comprehensive 5th–8th grade reading unit. Designed for maximum flexibility, this resource includes both printable PDFs and interactive Google Drive™ formats (Google Slides & self-grading Google Forms)—making it ideal for whole-class instruction, literature circles, independent study, or homeschool!

🌟 Why Teachers & Students Love This Unit

• Zero Prep Required: Open, print, or assign digitally via Google Classroom™ and start teaching immediately.
• In-Depth Character & Theme Studies: Guides students through deep analysis of Billy, Dan, Little Ann, determination, perseverance, and grief.
• 78 Vocabulary Words: Complete context-clue practice and word-building activities tailored across the entire novel.
• Self-Grading Assessments: Save hours of grading time with Google Forms section quizzes that grade themselves automatically.
• Inclusive & Adaptable: Perfect for general education, learning support, homeschool, or middle school reading groups.

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

📦 What’s Included in This Resource:

👩‍🏫 1. Teacher Packet & Planning Tools

• Detailed Daily Lesson Plans & Pacing Guide: Clear roadmap for every day of instruction.
• Chapter/Section Reading Guide: Keep your reading schedule organized and on track.
• Vocabulary Word Wall Cards: Printable cards and digital Google Slides formats.
• Proactive Parent Letter: Pre-written communication tool explaining the themes of the novel.
• Complete Answer Keys: Hassle-free grading for every student task.

📝 2. Student Packet (Print & Google Slides)

• Vocabulary & Grammar Practice: Comprehensive practice covering 78 vocabulary words.
• Chapter Comprehension Questions: Short-answer prompts designed to foster critical thinking, inferencing, and textual evidence retrieval for every chapter.
• In-Depth Character Studies & Writing Tasks: Analytical activities focusing on Billy and his dogs.
• ★ Exclusive Post-Reading Analysis Tasks: Deep-dive extension tasks available only in this complete unit bundle!

✏️ 3. Assessment Packet (Print & Self-Grading Google Forms)

• After-the-Book Assessment: Comprehensive assessment covering vocabulary, comprehension, and essay prompts.
• Self-Grading Google Forms™ Quizzes: Digital versions provided in auto-grading multiple-choice format.

🎨 4. Bonus Extension Packets

• End-of-Book Activity Packet: Culminating projects usable with any novel study.
• Story Elements Interactive Notebook: Hands-on graphic organizers to practice plot, setting, character traits, and theme.
• Common Core Alignment Checklists: Easy-reference checklists for grades 5–8.

📚 Grade Level & Standards Alignment

• Target Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
• Common Core ELA Standards Aligned: RL, RI, RF, W, SL, and L standards for grades 5–8.

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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