Graphic Organizers for Choice Novels

Graphic organizers for choice novels. This resource is ideal for independent reading; however, it may also be suitable for whole-class novels. Use the graphic organizers as a booklet using the cover page or select only the worksheets you need.

⭐The downloaded file includes:

• Graphic organizers to explore, connect with the text, and go beyond.
• Final reinvestment task
• Rubric to assess learners’ work.
• Read It First document

⭐Response process:

• These graphic organizers follow the response process: explore, connect with the text, and go beyond (generalize).
• Analysis worksheets are also included; however, these are optional if your ESL learners do not have the required proficiency level to complete the tasks.

⭐The graphic organizers focus on the following skills/strategies:

• Before reading activities (predicting, information about the novel, genre)
• Information about the author (Author’s biography card)
• Discussion questions (Students are required to record the questions they wish to discuss with their peers. – Use these when students are reading a whole-class novel or when several students are reading the same novel.)
• Note-taking worksheets while reading (Two is provided, but print as many copies as your students need.)
• Character portrait
• Plot
• Summary
• Conflict situation and themes
• Connect with the text worksheets
• Memorable quotes
• Narrative point of view
• Figurative language (symbols, imagery, metaphors, hyperbole, similes, and personification)
• Literary devices (allusion, epiphany, foreshadowing, flashback, irony, and other.)
• Go beyond – lessons learned/drawing conclusions

⭐Assessment:

• Final reinvestment task included with rubric (Letter to the author) – optional activity
• Please note that the rubric has been designed for ESL learners; however, it might also be useful to assess reinvestment of understanding and writing skills in ELA classes.

⭐Other relevant information:

• Please note that this resource does not come in paperless option, but you can import the PPT file into Google Slides™ if you wish to use it in your Google Classroom™.
• Be advised that this document is not editable, and it may not be posted on open (unsecured) online platforms.
• Lesson plan detailing the steps of teaching novels is not included.
• This document has been designed for Grade 8-11 ESL learners (intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced levels). However, it might also be appropriate for ESL/ELA students below or above these grade levels.
• If you teach in Quebec (CA), this resource is perfect for your Grade 8-11 ESL/EESL learners.

⭐FILE DETAILS: Paper size: 8.5" x 11" (Standard US Letter). Documents are not editable unless otherwise stated. Resources are available either in a PDF or PPT file.

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