Pax by Sara Pennypacker Novel Study Digital and Printable

Pax by Sara Pennypacker Novel Study is the perfect resource for any literature circle or independent ELA enrichment. You receive three versions of this resource: Google Slides, PowerPoint and PDFs. This resource can be printed using the PDFs or students can complete this digitally by typing their answers directly on the Google Slides* document. *Please note, the large majority of this novel study works beautifully in Google Slides and Powerpoint. However, there are a few activities that ask students to draw a picture; these do not work digitally.

This is a no prep resource! The novel has been grouped into five sections. To see each page, watch the video for a complete click through or check out the preview for some examples.

The following is included in this resource:

Teacher Introduction and Directions

Communication Log

Chapters 1-6:

• Preview
• Vocabulary, Ch 1-3
• Vocabulary, Ch 4-6
• Discussion Questions, Ch 1-3
• Discussion Questions, Ch 4-6
• Summary
• Higher Order Thinking Activity: Construct an Argument

Chapters 7-13:

• Preview
• Vocabulary, Ch 7-9
• Vocabulary, Ch 10-13
• Discussion Questions, Ch 7-9
• Discussion Questions, Ch 10-13
• Summary
• Higher Order Thinking: Analyze Relationships (Inferences, Conclusions, Generalizations)

Chapters 14-20:

• Preview
• Vocabulary, Ch 14-16
• Vocabulary Ch 17-20
• Discussion Questions, Ch 14-16
• Discussion Questions Ch 17-20
• Summary
• Higher Order Thinking: Compare and Contrast

Chapters 21-27:

• Preview
• Vocabulary, Ch 21-23
• Vocabulary, Ch 24-27
• Discussion Questions, Ch 21-23
• Discussion Questions, Ch 24-27
• Summary
• Higher Order Thinking: Analyze Viewpoints, Text Dependent Analysis

Chapters 28-34:

• Preview
• Vocabulary, Ch 28-30
• Vocabulary, Ch 31-34
• Discussion Questions, Ch 28-30
• Discussion Questions, Ch 31-34
• Summary
• Higher Order Thinking: Evaluate

End of Novel Projects:

• Higher Order Thinking :Determining Patterns, Story Elements of Pax: Create a Minibook
• Higher Order Thinking: Research The Red Fox
• Write an Original Story (Elements of Fiction)
• Higher Order Thinking: Compare and Contrast Peter at the Beginning and End of the Novel
• What Happens Next? Continue the Story from either Peter's or Pax's Perspective
• Parallel Narratives Diagram

Graphic Organizers are created for activities as appropriate. Each of the 77 pages are beautifully illustrated and can be printed in either color or grey scale (black and white) and are lovely when projected (ie using a SmartBoard, computer or iPad).

**Please note, this resource does not include the novel, Pax.

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