THE HOTEL BALZAAR Novel Study Unit

THE PUPPETS OF SPELHORST and THE HOTEL BALZAAR Novel Study Units

TWO NOVEL STUDY UNITS for THE HOTEL BALZAAR and THE PUPPETS OF SPELHORST based on the novels by Kate DiCamillo. Comprehensive Novel Study: Engaging Questions and Activities These packets includes engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that foster a deep understanding of the story. Designed to support a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and literacy skills, this NO-PREP resource is perfect for independent work or guided instruction. Resource Highlights: Comprehensive lesson plans for every chapter. ENGAGING student workbooks covering every chapter of the book. Non-Fiction Passages: Relevant to the story, complete with comprehension questions. Curriculum-Aligned Activities: Covers a broad range of standards in context. Answer Key Included: Save time with ready-to-go answers. Reading Comprehension Strategies: Inference Prediction Visualizing Questioning Retrieving information Activating prior knowledge Making connections Cause and effect Summarizing Analyzing Synthesizing Understanding vocabulary in context Literacy Skills: Sequencing Cause and effect Identifying main ideas and key events Compare and contrast Exploring point of view Story Elements: Character descriptions and analysis Exploring character emotions and challenges Setting, plot, and theme Creative and Critical Responses: Written responses Partner discussions Creative tasks Critical thinking activities based on story themes Vocabulary: Context-based vocabulary focus Word wall cards Application and Synthesis: Deeper understanding through engaging tasks Non-Fiction Integration: Written Tasks: Genre-based activities including diary writing and personal narratives Creative Thinking: Fun and thematic activities encouraging students to apply their knowledge Critical Thinking: Broader discussions inspired by the story’s themes This resource encourages students to think critically and creatively, helping them respond both within and beyond the text. It is an excellent tool for fostering a love of reading while developing key literacy skills. Usage Options: Independent work packets Guided discussions and activities Follow-up to book reading Note: This product is not affiliated with the book’s author or publisher. The book must be purchased separately for use alongside this study.