Echo Novel Study Vocabulary Practice, Quizzes and Figurative Language Activities

This word study companion encompasses vocabulary study sheets, practice activities, reviews, and quizzes for the novel Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan.

This product includes printable PDFs and digital options (Google Slides & Google Forms).

This resource includes:

• 3 Options are Included:

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides Student Word Study Journal WITH pages to link YOUR copies of the Google Forms vocabulary quizzes (self-grading Google Forms are included for ALL of the vocabulary quizzes).
3. Google Slides Word Study Journal WITHOUT pages to link Google Forms.

• 2 - Vocabulary Study Sheets Included for Each Section of Chapters:
• Vocabulary Word Lists WITH Definitions: Students can use this list as a study sheet to learn pre-defined words.
• Vocabulary Word Lists WITHOUT Definitions: Assign this list for students to define the words on their own, either as a pre-reading activity or using context clues as they read the novel.
• 23 - Vocabulary Practice Activities: Examples of the vocabulary activities included are listed below (ANSWER KEYS Included).

• define the words
• match the words to their definitions
• antonyms and synonyms
• fill in the blank
• provide the definition, example, and non-example
• complete analogies using vocabulary words
• multiple choice - choose the correct definition or word

• 11 - Vocabulary Review Crossword Puzzles: (ANSWER KEYS Included).
• 11 - Vocabulary Quizzes: Includes multiple choice, matching, and fill-in-the-blank quizzes for all chapters (ANSWER KEY Included).

Figurative Language Activities

• Figurative Language Notes: Handout includes metaphor, simile, idiom, and personification for reference.
• Part 1 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students read text from the story, describe the imagery, and explain the author’s descriptive choices (ANSWER KEY Included).
• Part 2 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students identify comparisons in sentences from the story, explain meanings, and explain the author’s intent (ANSWER KEY Included).
• Part 3 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students circle the figurative language type, determine comparisons, state meanings, and answer extension questions (ANSWER KEY included).
• Part 4 & Epilogue - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students will look for how the author incorporates figurative language in the text and fill in a chart with the quote, page number, type, meaning, and author’s purpose.

The vocabulary words in the word banks appear within the range of chapters listed at the top of each vocabulary sheet.

Please keep in mind that this product is not meant to replace formal vocabulary instruction. It is a tool to help you target vocabulary instruction, check for understanding of previously taught vocabulary, and practice vocabulary knowledge in a variety of ways.