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This is an elementary literature unit designed to increase reading comprehension for second through sixth graders. Students will summarize chapters, order main events, recall details, and define character traits in the process of completing it.
Ramona Quimby, Age 8, written by Beverly Cleary is one in an endearing series of books that chronicle the middle-class adventures of the Quimby family. A third grader in this installment of the family's saga, Ramona goes through several experiences familiar to every child who has ever attended public school including throwing up in front of the whole class and worrying whether the teacher actually likes you or not. It was one of my favorite books to read-aloud to my students.
The unit begins with a universal response sheet that can be used for every chapter. It includes a space in which to record a prediction and another where vocabulary words that students would like to define or discuss can be written. The chapter's characters are listed next along with a description of the chapter's setting. The reader is then encouraged to write up to 3 sentences that describe something new that they learned about Ramona and/or her friends and family while reading. The problem presented in that chapter is recorded next, after which the student must explain how the problem was solved or how the chapter ended if there was no solution. The final space on this response sheet is designed for the student to record a personal observation or respond to a discussion question.
The next two worksheets require the student to match a summary of each chapter with its title. Then he or she is asked to infer what Ramona might want, think, or do and defend their inferences by referencing passages from the story. Finally there are 9 worksheets that require the reader to recall details, order events, or summarize the action in each of the book's nine chapters.
This literature unit is adaptable to a variety of teaching techniques and offers a thorough array of comprehension activities. Enjoy!
Ramona Quimby, Age 8, written by Beverly Cleary is one in an endearing series of books that chronicle the middle-class adventures of the Quimby family. A third grader in this installment of the family's saga, Ramona goes through several experiences familiar to every child who has ever attended public school including throwing up in front of the whole class and worrying whether the teacher actually likes you or not. It was one of my favorite books to read-aloud to my students.
The unit begins with a universal response sheet that can be used for every chapter. It includes a space in which to record a prediction and another where vocabulary words that students would like to define or discuss can be written. The chapter's characters are listed next along with a description of the chapter's setting. The reader is then encouraged to write up to 3 sentences that describe something new that they learned about Ramona and/or her friends and family while reading. The problem presented in that chapter is recorded next, after which the student must explain how the problem was solved or how the chapter ended if there was no solution. The final space on this response sheet is designed for the student to record a personal observation or respond to a discussion question.
The next two worksheets require the student to match a summary of each chapter with its title. Then he or she is asked to infer what Ramona might want, think, or do and defend their inferences by referencing passages from the story. Finally there are 9 worksheets that require the reader to recall details, order events, or summarize the action in each of the book's nine chapters.
This literature unit is adaptable to a variety of teaching techniques and offers a thorough array of comprehension activities. Enjoy!
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harrca
Great Resource!
June 16, 2013 
cheesecakegal
I can't wait to use this next week! I love your work!
May 8, 2013
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the ego boost. I think you'll love using the unit. - Jane
May 9, 2013
gatorboo2
I can't wait to use this with my students!
April 18, 2013
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I think they'll love it! Please check out my other Ramona offerings. - Jane
April 22, 2013
Once Upon A Teacher (TpT Seller)
This packet has a lot of activities for a large range of readers.
February 20, 2013
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I'm glad to hear that. I wanted it to be useful for a wide variety of reading abilities. - Jane
February 23, 2013
mandmfogg
great
January 10, 2013
jtuori
good product
January 4, 2013
annetussing
Loved using this with my students!
November 2, 2012
brandycoker
This was great!
October 21, 2012
Goodjuli
Would like more questions and more challenge for the students. It was a good packet as a starting point.
October 6, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I will take that under advisement. Please try one of my other Ramona packets. I tried to make them more challenging as I went along. - Jane
October 14, 2012
biddie
great resources, thank you!
October 1, 2012
Kimberly Grant
great packet!
August 28, 2012
ktzanetop
Was so excited to use this!!!
August 12, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I hope you were just as excited when you finished using it and will come back to buy more! - Jane
August 27, 2012
jaschuman
Excellent reading skills packet.
August 10, 2012
jtissing
Quick and easy to use to check for comprehension and understanding!
August 8, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I appreciate the feedback. It sounds like my unit helped you with assessment as well as instruction. Good to know it can fill multiple teaching needs. - Jane
August 9, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I'm glad my literature unit met your needs. Please take a look at my other Ramona offerings. - Jane
June 9, 2012
LC16
thanks
May 7, 2012
bldumont
I am using this with my 2nd graders at the end of the year as they prepare for 3rd grade!
May 6, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
What a perfect time of year to use it! I hope everyone - including you - enjoys it. - Jane
May 6, 2012
cindyhornyak
We start off third grade with this....love it!!
April 29, 2012
smcconnell14
I am about to use this with a third grade challenge group and I am excited because the activities will definitely promote their higher order thinking skills, thanks!
April 21, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I am so glad to hear it! I used this book with my highest second graders and it definitely got them thinking! Let me know how it turns out. - Jane
April 21, 2012
knoxjulee
This was a great resource when we read this book. Thanks!
April 16, 2012
sharonkaye378
This will be more fun than the unit that I have used previously. Thanks.
April 7, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I'm curious to know what unit you've used previously. I'm glad I surpassed your expectations!
April 9, 2012
Anna Balazs (TpT Seller)
Very useful. I'm going to use it for an individual book study. Would love more vocab work in future units!
April 4, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I hope it's successful with the individual student. I hope other teachers realize this unit can be used in a variety of settings. Thanks, and I'll see what I can do vocabulary-wise when I make the next unit for Ramona's World. Feel free to check out my other Ramona units - Jane
April 4, 2012
momntchr
Loved using this for the Ramona book group. Thanks!
March 2, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I'm glad it worked so well for you. Please check out my newest Ramona offering, Ramona the Brave. - Jane
March 3, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you liked it. I will be uploading a literature unit for Ramona the Brave by the weekend. Please check it out along with my other Ramona offerings. - Jane
February 29, 2012
julievolansky
Thanks! This is great.
February 20, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I'm glad this worked well for you. Please check out my other Ramona offerings. - Jane
February 20, 2012
ehanson
We are shifting to using the whole book in our literacy studies. I'm starting with Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and your unit is a terrific place to start! I love the variety of comprehension skills included. Thank you!
February 19, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I am so glad to hear it! I love the way Beverly Cleary develops characters. How does she know the interior lives of little girls so well? I have created units for two other Ramona books - Ramona Forever and Ramona the Pest - and I am in the process of creating one for Ramona the Brave. Please check them out. - Jane
February 19, 2012
noelobrien
Great! Thanks!
February 7, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you liked it! I am currently working on a new unit for Ramona the Brave. It will be availabe soon. - Jane
February 8, 2012
Karen Martin
I use many parts of this quality unit. Thanks for your har work.
October 8, 2011
cathylee
some good ideas
August 19, 2011
tmartinez33
good
August 11, 2009
mevodicka
Can't wait to use.
June 26, 2009
Kinsey Gorrell
Awesome unit! Loved the different activities for each chapter rather than having just questions to answer.
April 23, 2009
cnalum92
A great resource!
March 10, 2009
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slandvick
How many activities come with this unit? I am reading this novel with my student to end the school year.
May 3, 2012
pamlajj (TpT Seller)
There are nine chapters in this book with one worksheet devoted to each one. The comprehension activities are varied so that students are not just writing answers to who-what-when-where type questions. I have also provided a generic response sheet much like a story map that can be used with all nine chapters. There is a cut-&-paste chapter summary page and another page that requires the reader to use what they've learned about Ramona to answer some speculative questions. If you add them all up, I guess that makes twelve different activities. I hope I've answered your question to your satisfaction. - Jane
May 3, 2012
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