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The Tale of Despereaux: Novel Study Study GuideThe Tale of Despereaux: Novel Study Study Guide
Publisher
Joel Michel Studies
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Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
3 hrs
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Year
2014
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The Tale of Despereaux: Novel Study

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What kind of mouse is Despereaux Tilling ... a field mouse? A white-footed mouse? With the novel study for The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo, scholars research the different species of mice and draw pictures of the one that they think best resembles the title character. They also create original examples of alliteration and simile and use illustrations to summarize the text.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

protagonists, novels, kate dicamillo, children's literature, reading comprehension, literature, alliteration, similes

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have students share their mouse drawings or display them in the classroom 

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners may need dictionaries to complete the vocabulary section 
  • Provides only a partial study of the novel 
  • Requires library or Internet access for a minor research activity 

Pros

  • Integrates vocabulary practice using text-based examples 
  • Includes activities for artistic and visual learners

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.4.1 RL.4.4 RL.5.1 RL.5.4 RL.6.1 RL.6.4 RL.7.1 RL.7.4

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