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The Sign of the Beaver ActivityThe Sign of the Beaver Activity
Publisher
Listening Library
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Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2007
Activity

The Sign of the Beaver

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Extend a class reading of the novel The Sign of the Beaver across all subject areas with this literature unit guide. From basic discussion questions and writing prompts, to a research project about tracking animals, this resource offers numerous ideas for enhancing young readers' appreciation of this award-winning novel.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reading comprehension, historical fiction, the sign of the beaver, literature, native americans

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • If available, offer the audiobook as a language arts learning center during a reading of the story
  • Use the included comprehension questions and vocabulary to create a packet to help guide students through the novel
  • Choose activities from this resource to include on a learning menu of project options to complete after finishing the book

Classroom Considerations

  • Though intended for use with an audio recording of the book, this resource can also be applied to a reading of the story

Pros

  • Suggests interdisciplinary activities that address concepts in social studies, science, and the arts
  • Offers a comprehensive list of key vocabulary for the novel

Cons

  • Offers only general descriptions of cross-curricular activities, requiring further development by the teacher

Common Core

RL.4.1 RL.4.2 RL.4.3 RL.4.4 RL.4.7 RL.4.9 RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.5.3 RL.5.4 RL.5.9 RL.5.10 W.4.3.a W.4.3.b W.4.7 W.5.3.a W.5.3.b W.5.7 RL.6.1 RL.6.2 RL.6.3 RL.6.4 RL.6.7 RL.6.9 RL.7.1 RL.7.2 RL.7.3 RL.7.4 RL.7.7 RL.7.9 W.6.3.a W.6.3.b W.6.7 W.7.3.a W.7.3.b W.7.7

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