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This is a complete 52 page literature guide for the novel Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. Included in the literature guide is comprehension questions and vocabulary activities for each chapter, writing assignments for each of the six traits, and sections focused on literary elements. The overall goal of the unit is to improve reading, vocabulary, and writing skills using the novel Stargirl.
Improve Reading Comprehension Skills:
*Throughout the unit, different questions will work on building students� reading comprehension skills. Each comprehension skill has been assigned a different symbol so students and teachers can identify the specific skill focused on for that question. The unit works on six specific skills: Making Connections, Drawing Conclusions, Creating a Mind Picture, Inference, Making Predictions, and Sequencing.
* In addition to working on reading comprehension skills, students will also identify different literary elements used by the author such as similes, characterization, foreshadowing, sensory details and idioms.
*Students are also asked to interact with the text and work on skills such as considering different perspectives, facts and opinions, comparing and contrasting, making decisions, and making predictions.
Improve Writing Skills:
*There are five writing assignments, each one helps students focus on one of the six traits (organization, ideas, voice, word choice, sentence fluency) The goal is to allow teachers to teach meaningful writing assignments while also teaching the six traits of writing. Included are rubrics for scoring as well.
*There are also sections entitled �Writing Connection.� The goal of these short writing activities is to have students relate what is happening to the characters in the book with their own lives.
Improve Vocabulary Skills:
*The vocabulary activities assigned to each section are aimed at having students use the vocabulary words in a way that demonstrates understanding, not just writing the definition of the word.
Copyright License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5
Improve Reading Comprehension Skills:
*Throughout the unit, different questions will work on building students� reading comprehension skills. Each comprehension skill has been assigned a different symbol so students and teachers can identify the specific skill focused on for that question. The unit works on six specific skills: Making Connections, Drawing Conclusions, Creating a Mind Picture, Inference, Making Predictions, and Sequencing.
* In addition to working on reading comprehension skills, students will also identify different literary elements used by the author such as similes, characterization, foreshadowing, sensory details and idioms.
*Students are also asked to interact with the text and work on skills such as considering different perspectives, facts and opinions, comparing and contrasting, making decisions, and making predictions.
Improve Writing Skills:
*There are five writing assignments, each one helps students focus on one of the six traits (organization, ideas, voice, word choice, sentence fluency) The goal is to allow teachers to teach meaningful writing assignments while also teaching the six traits of writing. Included are rubrics for scoring as well.
*There are also sections entitled �Writing Connection.� The goal of these short writing activities is to have students relate what is happening to the characters in the book with their own lives.
Improve Vocabulary Skills:
*The vocabulary activities assigned to each section are aimed at having students use the vocabulary words in a way that demonstrates understanding, not just writing the definition of the word.
Copyright License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5
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Teaching Duration:
1 Month
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Answer Key:
N/A
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N/A
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keywest
Wonderful! I will buy other items from you for sure!
March 5, 2013 
joonbuggy33
can't wait to use this
February 24, 2013
khowe512
An excellent product for the price. Since you provided it in Word, rather than as a PDF, I assume that modifications to this document would not violate your copyright. What state's standards are used? Would you consider updating this to track with Common Core? Thank you for your work.
February 8, 2013
Lisa Dhein (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the feedback! Yes, I did offer this in Word instead of a PDF so that teachers could modify the product to fit their needs. I left blanks for students to write the answers but if teachers want to save paper and print costs, they can move the questions up and print less paper. This product was written before Common Core Standards and I would consider updating in the near future! Thanks again and hope you and your students enjoy using the product!
February 9, 2013
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Winnie 17S
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mhasselbarth
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March 30, 2012
Gabrielle Agwu (TpT Seller)
I really plan to use this in my classroom. It was well written for the middle school age group. Thanks for your hard work. It was well worth the price.
February 1, 2010
LiaMarkia
I was very pleased with the literature guide for Star Girl. It was worth the money. Some of the fonts were difficult to read but you can change it. Overall a great buy and a HUGE help in anyones classroom.
November 11, 2008
Charlotte Stice
I used this literature guide for a summer reading and writing program with middle schoolers. It was truly excellent! Lots of great discussion questions, cool writing ideas (all related to the six traits) and nicely done handouts. It made the novel more fun to discuss and saved me tons of time. Lisa, you should do more of these. I would definitely buy more of your work!
August 13, 2008
Lisa Dhein (TpT Seller)
Thanks for taking the time to post a comment! Over 70 people have purchased the product, yet few take the time to rate it or comment! Your feedback is very valuable. If you have time, I would love to know what other novels you would like to see done!
Thanks again,
Lisa
Thanks again,
Lisa
November 3, 2008
cnsstewart
The activities look great! I am excited to use them during the school year. I did encounter a problem with the margins after I downloaded it. Everything was bumped up about a quarter of a page.
June 17, 2008
abel617
March 4, 2008
abel617
I thought the writing assignments and the questions that were posed were great!
March 4, 2008
ChristyKay
An excellent lit guide. It saved me TONS of time. Thank you. Christine
March 28, 2007
Lisa Dhein (TpT Seller)
Thanks for providing feedback! I'm so glad someone has been able to find it useful! Let me know if there are ways you think the product could be improved! Thanks, Lisa
April 18, 2007
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Eileen Snover (TpT Seller)
Lisa; I downloaded this product and like what I see. However, the 'Quotable Quote' page does not have a quote at the top. Could you please let me know what quote you used for this activity? Also, how did you actually break down the teaching of the novel? I'm interested to hear from you.
April 30, 2011
Lisa Dhein (TpT Seller)
Thank you for purchasing my product! I hope you find it helpful in your classroom. I'm so sorry the quote did not appear on the top of the page...the quote is as follows: “Mica Area High School-MAHS-was not exactly a hotbed of nonconformity. There were individual variants here and there, of course, but within pretty narrow limits we all wore the same clothes, talked the same way, ate the same food, listened to the same music….If we happened to somehow distinguish ourselves, we quickly snapped back into place like rubber bands.†If there is any thing else missing please let me know so I can have you download the item again for free. As far as how I teach the novel, I have taught it many different ways, all depending on the level and ability of the students in my class. I usually spend some time on the pre-reading activities (pages 6-12) before starting the novel. Then from there I take about a chapter or two a day, sometimes we read out loud, partner read, silent read and do then class activities together. I always spend time addressing the Literary Elements as a whole group. I tried to make the guide user friendly to the teacher so that you can use it to fit your teaching style and time frame of your class. I use this curriculum for both my reading and writing curriculum (usually about 90 minutes a day). Thanks again for purchasing my product, after you use it, let me know if there are any ways you feel the product could be improved. I am always up for suggestions! Thank you and have a great day!
May 4, 2011
Linda Kendo
Never mind. I just saw your reply.
February 6, 2011
Linda Kendo
Where is the answer key?
February 6, 2011
kmillets
Are there answer keys attached?
November 10, 2009
Lisa Dhein (TpT Seller)
This Literature Guide is comprised of mostly higher level thinking questions and writing assignments using the six traits not multiple choice or fill in the blank questions; therefore, an answer key would be hard to include with this product. Thanks for your interest!
November 17, 2009
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6th grade: Math, Science, Communication Arts (Reading and Language Arts) 7th Grade: Math & Communication Arts I have worked with all types of students (gifted, special ed., and at-risk). Piloted two cutting edge programs for the district The Six Computer Classroom: I was given 6 computers to use in my classroom as a test to see how to incorporate technology more effectively into the every day lessons. I later became a trainer for other teachers on how to effectively use 6 computers in the classroom as well as developed organizational tools for teachers to aid in their planning. I also presented at the “The Governor’s Wisconsin Educational Technology Conference” Determination House: A program that grouped 65 at-risk students together with the goal of increasing their reading level a minimum of two or more years in a one year time period. This was achieved by teaching students strictly according to their learning style. I was trained in teaching students using the multiple intelligence, specifically using strategies that worked with left-brained students. Later I worked as a consultant writing lessons and providing input for an 8th grade group of teachers working to achieve the same goals. I also presented at an at-risk conference sharing the results we achieved through this unique grouping and teaching methods. Other information: mentor teacher, former member of the districts "Differentation Leadership Team", Literacy Team, Technology Team, etc.
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