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The War That Saved My Life: Novel Study Study GuideThe War That Saved My Life: Novel Study Study Guide
Publisher
Reed Novel Studies
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
14 days
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Year
2016
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The War That Saved My Life: Novel Study

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Most people think of war when they think of casualities. However, Ada used war to regain her life. A ten-year-old girl in The War That Saved My Life is a prisoner in her own home. However. when her brother goes to war, she takes the opportunity to escape. Scholars read about Ada's journey as they write synonyms and antonyms, answer comprehension questions, and create alliterations.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

novels, responding to literature, studying literature

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss various disabilities and appropriate responses to people with disabilities

Classroom Considerations

  • Gives only a preview of the full novel study
  • Characters include an abusive mother

Pros

  • Offers a self-reflection for readers to connect with the novel
  • Lists an extension activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.5.3 RL.5.4 RL.5.5

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