The Bears on Hemlock Mountain – Guide

$26.00

Our Integrated Literature and Writing Guides are designed to develop habits of thought and habits of work when used consistently over time. Manageable daily activities help students engage in thoughtful reading and meaningful writing as they journal their discoveries. Stories come alive as students are invited to journey alongside the characters they are studying.

Level 1 guides are suitable for students who can write at a 2nd to 3rd grade level. Choose 6 titles for a complete school year.

Description

Are there bears on Hemlock Mountain? One boy is about to find out in this classic tale.
People have always told Jonathan that there are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, no bears at all. So he isn’t afraid to set out alone over the mountain. But as Jonathan discovers one cold winter night, people aren’t always right…There are bears on Hemlock Mountain!

The Bears on Hemlock Mountain guide integrates both reading and writing and helps students discover the power of their words and ideas.

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Integrated Literature & Writing Discovery Guides

Level 1 study guides are recommended for a range of primary (grades 2 and 3) students who have acquired the foundational skills to independently read and respond to a simple piece of literature. Each guide is designed to be completed in five weeks, which allows students to comfortably work through six units in a typical school year.

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Each week for four weeks, students will:

  • Learn to take notes on characters, settings, and plot
  • Study vocabulary
  • Answer comprehension questions
  • Write a short personal response
  • Have opportunity to discuss topics related to the story

On the fifth week students are given a selection of hands-on projects to complete.

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Additional information

Weight 0.75 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 8.5 × 0.25 in