Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Unit

Make teaching GROUND ZERO by Alan Gratz simple, engaging, and effective with this standards-aligned novel study unit. Perfect for middle school ELA, this comprehensive resource has everything you need to guide your students through Gratz’s powerful historical fiction novel without hours of planning. It includes both printable and digital resources, making it easy to use in any classroom setting.

Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent novel study, these materials will help deepen comprehension, spark discussion, and build vocabulary skills.

What’s Included in This Novel Study:

Chapter Summaries formatted for teacher use & distribution to students.
Differentiated Discussion Questions
8 Student Discussion Question Worksheet Sets
8 Comprehension Activity Sheets
Character Lists
4 Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes
Glossary of Afghan Terms
End-of-the-Novel, Multiple-Choice Assessment (Print and Google Form Version)
Supplemental Information Google Slides Presentation
Answer Keys

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Julie and Mark
ITM Curriculum