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This is a 57-page novel study on the beautiful book “August and Jones” by Pip Harry. This book is featured on the CBCA shortlist for Younger Readers in 2023.

August and Jones is the story of a girl called Jones who – due to drought – has to leave her family farm and move to the country. Jones lost an eye to cancer when she was a baby, but that doesn’t stop her from being a daredevil. August is a quiet boy who loves to read, but is forced into playing footy and other “boys things” by his father. August is tasked with showing Jones around on the first day of school and they become friends. Soon, they develop a bucket list of things to see and do – but Jones’ vision is getting blurry. This affects her ability to complete the bucket list but is also a worrying sign that a tumour may be back.

This resource consists of a chapter-based comprehension guide (divided into “chunks” of 3 chapters at a time). The questions cover a range of comprehension skills, from literal to inferential, plus author purpose, comparing and contrasting, summarising, predicting and much more. A comprehensive answer guide is also provided.

Each section also has a creative response, designed to be high-interest, independent and engaging. These are often linked to the Creative and Practical Arts.

This book would be suitable for a whole class read-aloud, or as a reading group text for Stages Two or Three.

There is a bank of ten Literacy Circle tasks, designed to be printed and laminated for future use. These involve a high degree of student choice, so as to be independent. All associated printables are also included.

I have many other literature-based resources in my store (most of them Australian) so feel free to check them out.

Happy reading!

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MEGA Bundle 2023 CBCA Shortlisted Books - Younger Readers - Six Novel Studies

This is a HUGE 500+ page mega-bundle of novel studies based on all six books included on the 2023 CBCA shortlist for Younger Readers. It contains individual novel studies for the following six books: * Runt by Craig Silvey (my personal pick for the win!) * The Way of Dog by Zana Fraillon * The Raven's Song by Zana Fraillon and Bren MacDibble * Xavier in the Meantime by Kate Gordon * August and Jones by Pip Harry * Evie and Rhino by Neridah McMullin Each novel study includes: * A detailed comprehension guide, targeting both inferential and literal comprehension skills, plus specific comprehension skills like author purpose, predicting, summarising, cause and effect, sequencing, characterisation, figurative language and more. * An answer guide for every text. * Integrated writing activities - informative, persuasive and imaginative based on each novel. * Teaching tips and recommendations. * Creative Responses (at least 9 for every book), based on the events of the text. These are designed to completely independent with NO PREP required. Work is either completed on a device, paper or in student workbooks. * A full-colour set of 10 literature circle activities based on each book. These can be printed and laminated or simply placed on the class screen for students to select from. Literature Circle activities include a range of integrated skills, such as Creative and Practical Arts, history, research skills and more. The novels in this bundle range in age suitability from Stage 2 to Stage 4. Age suitability guides are given for each book. This bundle of work is literally MONTHS of reading work for students. The programs are designed to be open-ended, so you can use them for a whole-class text, or small group work. Comprehension questions can be both verbal or printed for a written response from students. I have many other literature- based resources in my store (many of them based on Australian literature) so feel free to check them out. Happy reading!

£20.00

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