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Tracker: Novel Study Study GuideTracker: Novel Study Study Guide
Publisher
Reed Novel Studies
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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Independent Practice
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Year
2015
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Tracker: Novel Study

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Most deer are born with white spots that disappear as they grow. An interesting novel study for Gary Paulsen's Tracker shares more fascinating facts about the majestic animals. Readers also complete a vocabulary activity, solve anagrams, and answer questions based on the text. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

novels, children's literature, literature, reading comprehension, gary paulsen, protagonists, setting, anagrams, alliteration, personification, deer

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals research interesting facts about deer and create an informational booklet based on their findings

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners may need to use dictionaries to complete a vocabulary activity 
  • Does not include a study of the entire novel and only covers chapter one

Pros

  • Provides a printable student checklist for keeping track of assignments and grades
  • Includes pre- and post-reading exercises to boost comprehension 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.5.1 RL.5.4 RL.6.1 RL.6.4 RL.7.1 RL.7.4 RL.8.1 RL.8.4

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