As an educator, you’re always on the lookout for ways to engage your students and spark their curiosity. One way to do that is by using literature in the classroom. Andrew Clements’ A Week in the Woods is a book that is not only engaging and fun to read but also has several educational benefits.
Why you should use A Week in the Woods in your classroom and how it can benefit your students?
A Week in the Woods fosters a love of reading: A Week in the Woods is a well-written and engaging book that will capture your student’s attention from the first page. This novel will spark an enjoyment of reading and encourage students to read more books.
A Week in the Woods promotes critical thinking: The story follows a young boy named Mark who is sent to spend a week in the woods with his class. During their time in the woods, they encounter challenges and have to work together to overcome them. This plot provides an excellent opportunity for your students to think critically about problem-solving and teamwork.
A Week in the Woods teaches important life lessons: Throughout the book, Mark learns important life lessons about responsibility, perseverance, and empathy. By discussing these themes in class, you can help your students develop important life skills that will serve them well in the future.
A Week in the Woods provides opportunities for cross-curricular learning: A Week in the Woods has many connections to other subjects, including science, social studies, and language arts. By incorporating these connections into your lessons, you can provide your students with a more well-rounded learning experience.
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From outside appearances, Mark has it made coming from a wealthy family. As you get into his head, you realize having money isn’t as great as it may sound. Mark faces adversity in a different way, to work to break through the predetermined opinion people may have of how easy his life must be. The story makes you stop and think before judging, no matter the subject. The adventure of being lost in the woods adds a sense of adventure that will capture the attention of your students.
I offer a complete novel study to accompany A Week in the Woods for use in the classroom or homeschool. The unit includes both a printable format and a Google Drive™ format for use in a paperless classroom or with Google Classroom.
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Are you interested in reading about and sharing ideas with other educators on using children’s literature in your classroom? My goal is to bring together teachers and homeschoolers who teach grades 3-8 and use novels with their students. I’d love for you to join me to learn, share, and grow together!
The School Story by Andrew Clements is an engaging story, with relatable characters, and the potential to teach valuable lessons about the writing process. It is a great book to use in your classroom or homeschool for a whole class novel study, small book groups, or individual book studies.
Andrew Clements has a special knack for treating his readers with respect by writing tween characters as intelligent, witty, and clever. This technique has worked well and has made him one of the most popular tween authors of our time. In The School Story, he uses this talent well in writing about two smart and determined female protagonists.
Why Should You Use The School Story in Your Classroom?
Is an Engaging Story: The School Story is a story about a young girl named Natalie who decides to write a novel and get it published. Along the way, she faces several obstacles, including convincing her friend and editor, Zoe, to help her and navigating the world of publishing. The story is well-paced, with plenty of exciting moments and a satisfying conclusion.
Has Relatable Characters: One of the strengths of The School Story is its relatable characters. Natalie and Zoe are both well-drawn and interesting, and readers are likely to see themselves in one or both of them. Natalie is determined and ambitious, while Zoe is cautious and practical. Together, they make a great team and their friendship is a key part of the story.
Shares Valuable Writing Process Lessons: In addition to being an entertaining read, The School Story also has the potential to teach valuable lessons about the writing process. As Natalie works on her novel and navigates the world of publishing, readers will learn about the importance of perseverance, the value of feedback and editing, and the challenges of getting published. These lessons are presented in a way that is both informative and engaging, making them easy to remember and apply.
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Students will quickly empathize with and relate to the main character, Natalie, who works through the grief of losing her father in a car accident by writing. Students will also admire Natalie for wanting to succeed on her own merits and not by favors through connections with her Mom’s employer. With the help of a good friend and a trusted teacher, Natalie perseveres, making her a great role model for tween students to emulate.
The School Story by Andrew Clements is a great choice for a novel study. Its engaging story, relatable characters, and valuable lessons make it an enjoyable and educational read for students.
I offer a complete novel study to accompany The School Story for use in the classroom or homeschool. The unit includes both a printable format and a Google Drive™ format for use in a paperless classroom or with Google Classroom.
You can purchase this novel study at the following locations:
Are you interested in reading about and sharing ideas with other educators on using children’s literature in your classroom? My goal is to bring together teachers and homeschoolers who teach grades 3-8 and use novels with their students. I’d love for you to join me to learn, share, and grow together!
If you’re looking for a great novel to use for a classroom study, The Landry News by Andrew Clements is an excellent choice. This novel is not only engaging and thought-provoking, but it also offers numerous opportunities for learning and discussion.
The Landry News is a great choice for a novel study
Is a compelling story: The Landry News is a story about a fifth-grade class that is transformed by a new teacher who encourages her students to think for themselves and express their opinions. The novel is filled with interesting and relatable characters, and the plot is engaging and suspenseful. Students will be drawn into the story and eager to find out what happens next.
Encourages critical thinking: The Landry News is a great novel for encouraging critical thinking skills in students. The story centers around the idea of free speech and the importance of expressing one’s opinions. Throughout the novel, students will be challenged to think about their own beliefs and opinions, and to consider the perspectives of others.
Relevant to real-world issues: The themes of The Landry News are relevant to real-world issues, such as free speech, censorship, and the role of the media. The novel provides a great opportunity for students to learn about these topics and discuss them in a safe and respectful environment.
Appropriate for a wide range of ages and reading levels: The Landry News is appropriate for a wide range of ages and reading levels, making it a great choice for classroom study. The novel is written at a fourth- to sixth-grade reading level, but it contains themes and ideas that will appeal to older students as well.
A great example of the power of journalism: The Landry News highlights the power of journalism and the importance of a free press. The novel shows how a well-written article can have a profound impact on the world, and it encourages students to think about the role of the media in their own lives.
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The Landry News by Andrew Clements is a great choice for a novel study. It is a compelling story that encourages critical thinking and is relevant to real-world issues. The novel is appropriate for a wide range of ages and reading levels, and it highlights the power of journalism.
I offer a complete novel study to accompany The Landry News to use in the classroom or homeschool. The unit includes both a printable format and a Google Drive™ format for use in a paperless classroom or with Google Classroom.
You can purchase this novel study at the following locations:
Are you interested in reading about and sharing ideas with other educators on using children’s literature in your classroom? My goal is to bring together teachers and homeschoolers who teach grades 3-8 and use novels with their students. I’d love for you to join me to learn, share, and grow together!
The Janitor’s Boy by Andrew Clements takes the normal tween feelings of being embarrassed by their parents to an extended level. It is a great book to use in your classroom or homeschool for a whole class novel study, small book groups, or individual book studies.
All kids are embarrassed by their parents at one time or another and all kids have to deal with various kinds of peer pressure as they try to find where they belong in the world. These normal feelings are multiplied for Jack in our elitist society. Jack has to deal with the guilt of being embarrassed that his father is the school janitor. The journey to a more mature view and acceptance leads Jack to places he never expected to go.
From the Book Jacket:
Unfortunately, it also led to the perfect punishment. When Jack Rankin gets busted for defacing a school desk with a huge wad of disgusting, watermelon bubble gum, the principal sentences him to three weeks of after-school gum cleanup for the chief custodian. The problem is, Jack’s anger at the chief custodian was the reason for his gum project in the first place. The chief custodian happens to be Jack’s dad. But doing time in the school basement after hours reveals some pretty surprising things: about the school, Jack’s father, and about Jack himself.
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This is a great book for kids who have dealt with feeling inferior to their peers (who hasn’t!) and for kids that have acted out in inappropriate ways trying to deal with their feelings. Many kids will relate to Jack’s inner struggles of acceptance of himself and his father and they will appreciate, as Jack does, that learning about their parent as a person outside of their kids reveals more than they ever imagined.
I offer a complete novel study to accompany The Janitor’s Boy for use in the classroom or homeschool. The unit includes both a printable format and a Google Drive™ format for use in a paperless classroom or with Google Classroom.
You can purchase this novel study at the following locations:
Are you interested in reading about and sharing ideas with other educators on using children’s literature in your classroom? My goal is to bring together teachers and homeschoolers who teach grades 3-8 and use novels with their students. I’d love for you to join me to learn, share, and grow together!
Lunch Money by Andrew Clements personifies the effects of capitalism, both the good and the bad. It is a great book to use in your classroom or homeschool for a whole class novel study, small book groups, or individual book studies.
Kids, especially in America, equate success with making lots of money, and main character Greg, is no different. He is a young entrepreneur who is full of ideas and dreams of the big bucks!
Greg realizes his schoolmates are the perfect consumer and the key for him to reach his dreams. He is forced to face the competition and the obstacles the school puts in his way.
From the Book Jacket:
Greg Kenton has two obsessions — making money and his long-standing competition with his annoying neighbor, Maura Shaw. So when Greg discovers that Maura is cutting into his booming Chunky Comics business with her own original illustrated minibooks, he’s ready to declare war.
The problem is, Greg has to admit that Maura’s books are good, and soon the longtime enemies become unlikely business partners. But their budding partnership is threatened when the principal bans the sale of their comics in school. Suddenly, the two former rivals find themselves united against an adversary tougher than they ever were to each other. Will their enterprise — and their friendship — prevail?
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This is a great book for kids to really think about entrepreneurship and all the highs and lows it may bring. What lengths and sacrifices would you be willing to endure in order to run a profitable business?
I offer a complete novel study to accompany Lunch Money for use in the classroom or homeschool. The unit includes both a printable format and a Google Drive™ format for use in a paperless classroom or with Google Classroom.
You can purchase this novel study at the following locations:
Are you interested in reading about and sharing ideas with other educators on using children’s literature in your classroom? My goal is to bring together teachers and homeschoolers who teach grades 3-8 and use novels with their students. I’d love for you to join me to learn, share, and grow together!
