Rigorous Reading: Island of the Blue Dolphins Christin and grades for 40 weeks

and grades for 40 weeks of school

Aligned with Common Core and State Standards

All units include writing activities linked to higher-order thinking and questioning skills

make inferences

Twelve large monthly planning calendar spreads are also included for year-long lesson planning as well as for scheduling appointments

Rigorous Reading: Island of the Blue Dolphins Christin and grades for 40 weeksMaximize your students reading experience by providing activities that foster comprehension and reinforce understanding of literary elements. Activities for each section allow students to process portions of the novel through individual and collaborative exercises that encourage close reading. Suggestions for maintaining Interactive Novel Logs provide students with additional ways to reflect and connect personally with the novel. Students have the