Clementine Lesson Plans, Assessments, and Activities

Use “Clementine” by Sara Pennypacker to Teach Literal and Nonliteral Language

 
“Clementine” is an ideal text to use as a springboard for instruction focused on distinguishing literal and nonliteral language.

Each meeting provides opportunities for the students to absorb new concepts, discuss their thoughts and findings, work collaboratively with peers, and reflect on their learning and how it can be applied to their future independent reading.
 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET:

Literal and Nonliteral Language Lesson Plans for 5 Book Club Meetings

Each book club meeting includes:

• Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide
• Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide
• Specific Instructional Focus
• Step By Step Guided Mini Lesson
   

Book Club Management Resources

• Book Club Calendar
• Conversation Prompts
• Student Reading Response Option Board (with optional Common Core Alignment)
• Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet
• Student Self-Evaluation Forms
   

Assessments

• Focus Assessment and Rubric
• Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment
• Running Record Assessment
   

Vocabulary Development Resources

The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “Clementine”.
 
The vocabulary resources include the following:

• Vocabulary Word List
• Flash Cards ( match words to definitions)
• Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards
• Vocabulary Word Games Printable
• Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark
   

This set of resources also includes the following:

• Answer Keys
• Common Core State Standard Alignment
• TEKS Alignment
• Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with “Clementine”
   

I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “Clementine” by Sara Pennypacker. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set. You will need your own copy/copies of the book.
 

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Read the Book Club Teacher Guide
If you’d like to learn more about the BookPagez Book Club Resource sets, you can read the teacher guide here.