Life of a Cactus Ch 16-18
by Gay Miller © 2022
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Price: $0.3 USD
Subjects: ela,literature,litReadingComprehension,keyIdeasInferences,themesAndMainIdeas,vocabAcquisitionAndUse
Grades: 5,6,7
Description
This Boom deck provides vocabulary and comprehension practice for the novel Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. The deck covers the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, including: RL.5.1, RL.6.1 and RL.7.1: quote accurately and draw inferences RL.5.2, RL.6.2 and RL.7.2: theme or central idea RL.5.3, RL.6.3 and RL.7.3: plot, setting, and characters respond or change RL.5.4, RL.6.4 and RL.7.4: meaning of words, including figurative language The deck contains multiple-choice, matching, and short-answer questions that test students’ understanding of the novel’s events, characters, setting, plot, and themes. The questions are similar to standardized tests, requiring students to recall details, make inferences, identify main ideas, summarize passages, and analyze word meanings and figurative language. The deck also includes vocabulary cards that help students learn new words from the novel and their definitions. The deck is an excellent resource for students who want to improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary while enjoying a captivating story.
Acknowledgements
Kimberly Geswein Fonts Background by Rebecca B Designs and RedPepper Clipart used in Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Novel Study Bundle Clipart by Caboose Designs, Krista Wallden, Educlips, Sarah Pecorino, Chirp Graphics, DSart, Artifex Graphics, Creating4 the Classroom, Melonheadz, Artifex Graphics, Whimsy Clips, Kate Hadfield Some decks in this unit bundle contain questions with short quotes from the novel. Quotes from "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus” by Dusti Bowling are used under fair use for educational purposes.