Tom Jones
(Manchester - United States)I am a retired high school principal in my 3rd year of post-retirement re-employment teaching high school English.
Tuck Everlasting Novel Study
Description: Students will be exposed to the exceptional writing of Natalie Babbitt while reading the novel, Tuck Everlasting. Various activities will be provided to reach the needs of all learners, including gifted and RTI students. Students will work on comprehending texts while applying metacognition to their work through questioning. With interactive work between students in each text, children will gain a better understanding of the text and truly experience a more well rounded novel study. This project allows students to understand the value of reading, as well as gain a better understanding of a text through the application of question answer relationships. All too often students just read a text and really never delve in deep; however with this novel study students take their comprehension to the next level. Students will be exposed to new vocabulary, writing activities, character development, and questioning strategies. With a wide variety of activities to stimulate all learners, students will walk away with an abundant amount of skills to help them fine tune their reading abilities.
Last Updated:Nov-06-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Unit
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- Contributed By: Holly Mercado
Introduction of Tuck Everlasting Novel Study
Description:An overview of the novel is provided, as well as a suggested weekly and daily schedule for completing activities for the Tuck Everlasting Novel Unit. Reading guidelines outline the expected behavior of students in each group.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- ...
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Scope & Sequence
Day 1: Questioning and QAR
Description:Students will be introduced to the reading strategy of questioning from the text, The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles. They will learn the difference between the 4 types of question-answer relationships.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 2: Question-Answer Relationships
Description:Students will review QAR while reading the story, Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Animals, People, and War by Yukio Tsuchiya and Ted Lewin.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 3: Question-Answer Relationships
Description:Students will review QAR while reading the story, Rosa by Nikki Giovanni.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 4: Tuck Everlasting Anticipatory Guide and Vocabulary Pretest
Description:Students will be introduced to the novel, Tuck Everlasting, while completing a Anticipatory Guide. Then they will share their results in a think-pair-share activity. A vocabulary pretest is given to determine any prior student knowledge of the vocabulary from the text.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 5: Tuck Everlasting Week 1 Vocabulary, Packet Description and Prologue
Description:Introduction of ten vocabulary words for week one, an overview and explanation of the Tuck packet to be completed throughout the text, and guiding questions to go along with the Prologue.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Days 6-9: Tuck Everlasting Chapters 1-8
Description:Students will read chapters 1-8 of Tuck Everlasting, focusing on character development, chapter titles, question-answer-relationships, as well as discussion questions. A variety of vocabulary review activities are included.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 10: Tuck Everlasting Week 1 Quiz and Character Study
Description:A comprehension and vocabulary quiz from week 1, as well as writing activities to help reinforce character development.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 11: Tuck Everlasting Week 2 Vocabulary and Chapters 9-11
Description:Introduction of ten vocabulary words for week two, read chapters 9-11, and guiding questions to go along with the chapters.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Days 12-14: Tuck Everlasting Chapters 12-17
Description:Students will read chapters 12-17 of Tuck Everlasting, focusing on character development, chapter titles, question-answer-relationships, as well as discussion questions. A variety of vocabulary review activities are included.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 15: Tuck Everlasting Week 2 Quiz and Character Study
Description:A comprehension and vocabulary quiz from week 2, as well as writing activities to help reinforce character development.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 16: Tuck Everlasting Week 3 Vocabulary and Chapters 18-20
Description:Introduction of ten vocabulary words for week three, read chapters 18-20, and guiding questions to go along with the chapters.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Days 17-19: Tuck Everlasting Chapters 21-Epilogue
Description:Students will read chapters 21-Epilogue of Tuck Everlasting, focusing on character development, chapter titles, question-answer-relationships, as well as discussion questions. A variety of vocabulary review activities are included.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 20: Tuck Everlasting Week 3 Quiz and Character Study
Description:A comprehension and vocabulary quiz from week 3, as well as writing activities to help reinforce character development.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 21: Tuck Everlasting Study Guide and Final Project
Description:A study guide for the final comprehension test is provided, along with 3 different final projects for students to demonstrate their knowledge of Tuck Everlasting.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Other
Day 22: Comprehension Review and Final Project Work
Description:Students will review for the comprehension test over Tuck Everlasting and work on their final project.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 23: Comprehension Assessment and Final Project Work
Description:A final comprehension assessment is provided along with three choices for a final project for students to continue to complete.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 24: Final Vocabulary Assessment and Project Work
Description:A final vocabulary assessment for the whole class, as well as the enrichment group. Guidelines for all three final project choices to demonstrate understanding of Tuck Everlasting.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
Day 25: Final Project Presentations
Description:Presentations of student choice final Tuck Everlasting Projects.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
RTI Activities
Description:A variety of RTI activities to help struggling students comprehend Tuck Everlasting.
Last Updated:Dec-01-2009
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Other

