Figurative language generates emotion, sets the tone and mood, and reflects subtle connotation nuances. These are crucial cues that assist readers in making inferences and comprehending the author’s purpose. Students should be aware of this type of language. This figurative language study provides an abundance of figurative language examples from the novel, Zane and the Hurricane, by Rodman Philbrick, that students can analyze. This resource includes the following: Figurative Language Posters (definition, why authors use it, examples, & non-examples) Includes: Simile, Hyperbole, Personification, Metaphor, Idiom How Do You Figure? - Figurative Language Practice Sheets: Students read short passages from the novel that contain figurative language. Then, underline the figurative language used, determine the meaning, and explain why the author included it. Finding Figurative Language Charts: As students read the novel, they fill out the chart with examples of figurative language they come across while reading. Students should provide the quote from the text, page numbers, type of figurative language used, meaning, and why the author included it. The figurative language chart is not specific to this particular novel and can be used with any text. ANSWER KEYS - How Do You Figure? Practice Sheets *Note: There are several examples for each chapter. There may be more than you have time for students to complete. If this is the case, you can split up the examples and have students work on different examples, assign them as homework, use some as practice sheets and others as assessments, etc.

This resource is a multiple choice test for chapters 1-10. It contains higher level questioning to check for understanding after reading chapters 1-10 of the novel,* Zane and the Hurricane,* by Rodman Philbrick. This resource assesses: author’s craft figurative language elements of plot symbolism theme foreshadowing character development drawing conclusions inferencing text evidence literary devices INCLUDES ANSWER KEY

This resource is a multiple choice test for chapters 11-20. It contains higher level questioning to check for understanding after reading chapters 11-20 of the novel,* Zane and the Hurricane,* by Rodman Philbrick. This resource assesses: author’s craft figurative language elements of plot symbolism theme foreshadowing character development drawing conclusions inferencing text evidence literary devices INCLUDES ANSWER KEY

This resource is a multiple choice test for chapters 21-30. It contains higher level questioning to check for understanding after reading chapters 21-30 of the novel,* Zane and the Hurricane,* by Rodman Philbrick. This resource assesses: author’s craft figurative language elements of plot symbolism theme foreshadowing character development drawing conclusions inferencing text evidence literary devices INCLUDES ANSWER KEY

This print and go resource is the perfect addition to a novel study on, Zane and the Hurricane, by Rodman Philbrick. This resource includes student handouts for 4 different themes from the novel. Each handout includes a brief description of the theme and explains how the theme connects to the novel. Questions are also included to help guide students in analyzing their theme. Students will answer theme-related questions using themes present in the novel, Zane and the Hurricane. This is a great activity to split the class into groups and have each group work on a different theme. Some themes are more difficult, be sure to preview the questions to differentiate for your students. This Theme Study resource focuses on the following 4 themes: Family Survival Hope Inequality & Injustices There are several ways to implement this theme study. For example, students can work in groups and each group is assigned a different theme to analyze. Or, the teacher can assign students different themes to analyze independently. Then, have students group up with others who focused on the same theme (think jigsaw puzzle). The Zane and the Hurricane Theme Study provides you the flexibility to allow students to work individually, with a partner, or in a group. For each of the four themes, this product includes a handout with a brief description of the theme, how the theme connects to the novel, and questions related to the theme.

This reader response product is a supplemental resource for the novel “Zane and the Hurricane” by Rodman Philbrick. The reader response questions, organized into chapters, are intended to challenge students to use higher-level thinking skills and lend themselves to in-depth class or peer discussions. The questions require students to provide textual evidence to support their responses and/or express their opinions or perspectives. The graphic organizers provided in this product can be utilized in a variety of ways to differentiate based on your students’ academic abilities and needs. This resource includes: **Reader Response Journal ** Cover sheet Open ended questions for all chapters character analysis graphic organizer character change graphic organizer character summary graphic organizer sensory language chart (color and B&W) ANSWER KEY

This resource is a companion to the novel, Zane and the Hurricane, by Rodman Philbrick. The essay questions and writing prompts require students to provide textual evidence to support their thinking, opinions, and/or perspectives. It includes the following: 13 Essay Questions Lined paper - 1 sheet at the end, without a prompt at the top, to copy if students need more than one sheet.

Vocabulary knowledge is a direct link to reading comprehension. This vocabulary study provides vocabulary activities for words that appear in the novel Zane and the Hurricane by Rodman Philbrick. This resource includes: Vocabulary Study Chapters 1-5: match word to definition & fill in the blank sentences Chapter 6-10: crossword puzzle Chapters 11–15: Use the context clues in quotes from the story to determine word meanings, then draw pictures to represent each word. Chapters 16-20: determine which word does not relate to the others and then explain how the remaining words are related Chapters 21-25: The task varies for each word (e.g. antonyms, synonyms, complete the sentences, name something, etc.) Chapters 26-end: crossword puzzle 6 Vocabulary Quizzes ANSWER KEYS Examples of the vocabulary activities included are listed below. define the word antonyms / synonyms fill in the blank sentences categorize words that are similar write sentences using the word Crossword puzzles multiple choice - choose the correct definition 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 take the place of formal vocabulary instruction. It’s a tool that can help you target vocabulary instruction, check for understanding of previously taught vocabulary, and practice vocabulary knowledge in a variety of ways. Check out my other products related to Zane and the Hurricane: