Study Guide

Mr. Popper's Penguins: Novel Study

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Antarctica is actually a desert. Using the novel study that explores Mr. Popper's Penguins, pupils find four of their own interesting facts about the amazing continent. They also practice putting words in alphabetical order and answer questions about their reading. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners share their facts from the research activity with a partner
  • Show the movie version to the class 
Classroom Considerations
  • As it only covers chapter one, the resource is a preview of the full novel study available for purchase
  • Provide students with dictionaries 
  • Requires minimal library or Internet research 
Pros
  • Covers a variety of skills, including comprehension, research, and vocabulary 
  • Includes a synopsis and the authors' biographies, which can serve as background resources
Cons
  • None