Crenshaw Novel Study: Read, Think, Explain - Middle/ Upper Primary

This Crenshaw Guided Novel Study is a comprehensive, guided reading resource designed for Years 5–6 (easily adaptable for Years 4–8). It supports students to move confidently from accurate decoding and fluency through to comprehension, inference, and reflective thinking, using a clear, consistent lesson structure.

The resource is ideal for whole‑class teaching, guided reading groups, or literacy rotations, and has been carefully scaffolded to ensure all students can access the text, with challenge provided through clearly marked ★ Extension questions.

What’s included

200+ ready‑to‑use slides (approx. 12–14 slides per chapter set)
18 chapter sets, each designed to last one week
3 lessons per chapter set using a consistent Before / During / After reading format

Explicit teaching of:

Decoding and segmenting unfamiliar words
Rereading for accuracy and meaning
Fluency, pace, and phrasing
Literal comprehension (who / what / why)
Inferencing and linking ideas
Figurative language and symbolism
Character change, coping, and decision‑making

MAP‑style Assessment comprehension questions, with ★ Extension questions clearly labelled
Vocabulary instruction aligned to each chapter set
A complete teacher guide, unit overview, and answer key

Flexible formats
This resource can be:

Used as a PowerPoint presentation
Printed for student or teacher use

It is supplied as:

PDF
PowerPoint
Compressed JPG slide images

Who this resource is for

Middle/ Upper‑primary teachers looking for a structured novel study
Mixed‑ability classrooms
Teachers wanting explicit reading strategy instruction alongside rich discussion
Relief teachers or support staff needing clear, self‑explanatory lessons

Why teachers love it

Clear weekly pacing
Strong scaffolding for struggling readers
Built‑in extension for deeper thinkers
Consistent lesson design that saves planning time