Lesson One

• This 'novel study' (in-depth study of a novel) has been developed for classroom use with group activities alternating individual tasks. 
• Groups can be organized to facilitate single computer classrooms as needed.
• As there are "prediction" questions in the lessons, students are requested to NOT read the book any faster than they can do the lessons.
• Many lessons have an option for teachers to read selected chapters. Teachers reading to small groups will help those students who are slow readers and who might become frustrated with the size of the book.
• There will be chapters for students to read to students -- it might be advantageous to set up groups of 3 or 5 students each for these purposes and for possible group research activities (if teachers so desire). 
• For those readers who do not feel that they need this assistance and can read the book themselves, the lessons are laid out so that the students can complete them as they read the book.  But remember, it sure is nice to be read to, once in a while!

• The novel study integrates the content of the book with: the Internet, computer programs within this web site: dictionaries and other information retrieval systems.  Most important of all, it involves the student, with the content of this book.
• The intent is to provide safe and informative web links where students can find extra information to enhance the book. Most web sites are at a grade 8 reading level, which might result in the students needing assistance with comprehension at these points.  

• Each lesson has a linked student worksheet.   These pages should be printed off and placed in a binder or duotang.  There will be a number of drawings and other activities that the students will be required to do, these should be placed directly behind the corresponding lesson's worksheet.  The worksheets can also act as organisers for their work.

• Teachers will find corresponding teacher answer keys for every worksheet by following the Teacher Information links at the top of every lesson page.  Also, background information on the Unit and access extra web links in case of broken links in lessons are available too.Teachers will have to have a password to access this area.  Contact me to a receive one. 

• For students who are looking for a bit more of a challenge --there are enrichment activities in some of the lessons. These activities are designed to take the "keen" student one step beyond the regular lesson.  Be prepared for some fun! 

I will be putting in this location interesting titbits that add to the lesson.

Don't know what an animal is that is mentioned in the book? Look here and there might be a link to a picture of it!