The Lightning Thief Novel Study - A Percy Jackson Unit - Comprehension & Tests

This Percy Jackson book study for The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, contains 194 pages of resources, including comprehension by chapter, vocabulary, reading response activities, assessments, and more!

Focus standards include character analysis, theme, figurative language, setting analysis, point of view, and more.

You will find that this study's layout is student-friendly, and that the questions and activities are easily adaptable for every learner. All Common Core activities have the code listed in the bottom corner, keeping both you and your students focused.

Perfect for whole classes, small groups, or even individuals, this is a well-rounded, no-prep literature unit that will engage your students and sharpen their reading skills.

♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!

♥Excellent for school OR homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow!

♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources.

♥Perfect for digital learning. Students can access the digital version from home or school. Teachers and students can easily send this back and forth using Google Drive or Google Classroom! (The minimum that's needed is a free Google account. However, you may also contact me for help using this product on many other digital learning platforms!)

** IMPORTANT NOTE ** The digital Google Drive version contains mostly the same content as the printable version. However, some assignments, such as drawing activities, have been replaced with more digitally friendly assignments, which may include such features as movable/drag-and-drop pieces.

** NEW ** An additional version of the assessments is now included as Google Forms, which are self-grading. Students can complete these easily on their computers and laptops, and you get instant data! Easy instructions included. (Note: You will need to manually grade the written response questions only.)

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

1) Student Packet

•Each section covers 1-2 chapters and contains the following 6 parts.

→Quickwrite: Warms up student brains before reading.

→True/False, Multiple Choice, and/or Sequencing.

→Standards Focus: An activity focused on literary skills.

→Comprehension & Analysis: Short answer.

→Beyond: Creative activity that might include art, brainstorming, or writing.

→Vocabulary: An entire page of vocabulary work that focuses on 3 chosen words from the chapter. Includes dictionary skills, context clues, and more.

2) 18 Reading Response Activities that are novel-specific

•Umbrella Themes

•Comic Strip: Mrs. Dodds

•Tower of Terror (focus on obstacles)

•Compare and Contrast-Percy and Annabeth

•Wanted Poster

•The Monsters of the Lightning Thief

•Gods and Goddesses

•Immortal Cards Project

•Settings and Emotions

•Similes Version 1

•Similes Version 2

•Figurative Language

•Idioms

•Point of View: Ares

•Mystery Thoughts

•The Lightning Thief: The Movie

•What is Your Power of Choice?

•Informational article with comprehension questions: The Big Three

3) 9 Reading Response Activities that can be used with any text

•Chapter Highlights

•Character Traits

•Character Changes

•Setting Analysis Wheel

•Setting Snapshot

•Setting: The Five Senses

•Who's your Favorite?

•Figurative Language Find

•My Book Review

4) Culminating Project Options

•10 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book

5) Complete Vocabulary List

•Includes chapters, page numbers, and definitions

•List comes with and without definitions

•3 focus words for every chapter

6) Assessments

•Comprehension Assessment #1-Chapters 1 to 11

•Comprehension Assessment #2: Chapters 12 to 22

•Final Vocabulary Assessment

•Assessments provided in 3 versions: printables, Google Slides, OR Google Forms!

7) Student Reference Bookmarks

•Two-sided bookmarks include memorable quotes and attractive art

8) Easy planning

•Table of Contents

•Teacher instructions

•Unit map lays it all out for you

•Student Packet Covers for easy booklets

•All Answer Keys

9) Instructions for digital Google Drive Version

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→Please note that MANY resources are included in this study. This is so that teachers may pick and choose what they want to use, since no two classrooms are alike. This is also so that teachers may differentiate for different groups within their classrooms. If you do not wish to purchase the entire big unit with everything included, please look at the links below.

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**IMPORTANT NOTE**

For the digital Google Slides and Google Forms versions, you will need Internet access and a free Google account, OR Google Classroom. They will work on computers or iPads. Upon purchasing, you will download documents containing links to the digital files, along with explicit, easy-to-follow instructions that will get you started in minutes! Students will be highly engaged and freshly invigorated as they type, draw, and diagram directly into the files on their computers or tablets. These versions are easily shared digitally between you and your students, without the hassle of paper, pencil, and copies. Additionally, the Google Forms assessments allow for self-grading and instant data!

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♥♥ FIND YOUR BEST FIT! ♥♥

Don't need the whole thing? Please be sure to check out my smaller listings below. I have a variety of The Lightning Thief resources, and I want to be sure you find the one that best meets your needs!

The Lightning Thief | Comprehension and Vocabulary by chapter

• Includes 20 comprehension and vocabulary questions for every 1-2 chapters, bookmarks, full-color vocabulary word wall cards, and vocabulary flashcards. Printable and Google Slides versions included.

The Lightning Thief | Activities and Projects

• Contains Common Core-aligned, creative activities and projects, along with Culminating Project Choices. Lots of open-ended, critical thinking activities. Printable and Google Slides versions included.

The Lightning Thief | Tests

• Contains three assessments that encompass comprehension, vocabulary, and analysis questions. Printable, Google Slides, and Google Forms versions included.

The Lightning Thief | Google Forms Edition

• Easy, automatic, and completely paperless! This option includes 16 comprehension and vocabulary questions for every 1-2 chapters and is hosted on Google Forms for easy grading. This special edition is not included in any of the above listings, and is only available for separate purchase.

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