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The Good Earth: pre-reading/background knowledge assignment
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"There are not enough letters for me to convey how much this resource helped my 8th graders! If we had not have done this pre-read activity, they would not have been as into reading the book as they were. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!"
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Empower students to be responsible for the background information with Mrs W's pre reading assignment for Pearl S. Buck's novel, The Good Earth.

This exercise in research establishes background knowledge about China. Students research a single topic as it relates to the novel and present the information to the class.

Handout includes suggested topics which are present within the novel. Also includes grading rubric and note taking organizer for all presentations

ALSO SEE "THE GOOD EARTH BUNDLE" WHICH INCLUDES THIS AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Mrs. W
Stephanie Patten Wrobleski
spwrobleski@gmail.com
www.mrswrobleskisroom.blogspot.com
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The Good Earth: pre-reading/background knowledge assignment

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What others say

"There are not enough letters for me to convey how much this resource helped my 8th graders! If we had not have done this pre-read activity, they would not have been as into reading the book as they were. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!"
star
Iris D.

Description

Empower students to be responsible for the background information with Mrs W's pre reading assignment for Pearl S. Buck's novel, The Good Earth.

This exercise in research establishes background knowledge about China. Students research a single topic as it relates to the novel and present the information to the class.

Handout includes suggested topics which are present within the novel. Also includes grading rubric and note taking organizer for all presentations

ALSO SEE "THE GOOD EARTH BUNDLE" WHICH INCLUDES THIS AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Mrs. W
Stephanie Patten Wrobleski
spwrobleski@gmail.com
www.mrswrobleskisroom.blogspot.com
Report this resource to TPT
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There are not enough letters for me to convey how much this resource helped my 8th graders! If we had not have done this pre-read activity, they would not have been as into reading the book as they were. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
October 10, 2020
This. Was. Awesome! My students LOVED digging deep into these topics and found the option to use a platform other than a written essay to be engaging. Since my students are proficient with essays, it was a good break from that; however, they still implemented their research skills and their MLA skills as well as presentation skills. I was so satisfied with the product and with my students' end products. They enjoyed listening to theirs peers' information/presentations. I will definitely use this again and again! Thanks for a great resource!
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November 6, 2018
Great resource!
Wendy H.
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April 10, 2018
A wonderful resource to compliment the novel!
Maureen H.
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August 6, 2016
Nice, comprehensive unit. I appreciated the additional readings.
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