Look no further! This book study for Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling includes comprehension questions and sample responses in the answer key! Print 60+ student pages of novel study activities including chapter questions, vocabulary words, assessments, discussion prompts, and more! Or, assign digital work pages to students. The digital options require no copying and they’re in color!
Use the included activities and tools to teach students about discussion skills. Students will analyze the characters, settings, themes, story structure, and summarize the plot in Dusti Bowling's, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, with these book study worksheets. Offer 9 different projects to fast finishers. You can also edit these and the discussion questions in PowerPoint. Fill extra minutes at the start or end of a lesson with ready-to-present discussion slides. No prep!
✨ Plus, share sample responses for every question! ✨
Check out the contents of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Book Study:
✏️ Workbook:
- Cover, Vocabulary, About the Author, Sneak Peek (1st Chapter), Comprehension Questions, Discussion Prompts, Setting, Character, Theme, & Plot Pages (60 printable worksheets)
✏️ Assessment:
- Mid & Final Assessments with Answer Keys and Sample Responses
✏️ Extension:
- Activities that align with the book and trivia questions
- 9 Projects with a Sticker Collection Page, Student Reflection & Rubric
✏️ Digital:
- Editable Discussion Page & Projects (PowerPoint)
- Classroom Discussion Activities (PowerPoint)
- Workbook Pages Reformatted for Screens
✏️ Teaching Tools:
- Answer Keys with Sample Responses, Discussion Skills Activity, Talk Moves Page, Prompts for Students
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Use this Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Novel Study in so many ways!
✅ Differentiate to meet the needs of all learners in your book club. Gifted students can complete projects about the novel as they read. Language learners can benefit from the character traits page with pictures and descriptions.
✅ Assign comprehension worksheets to students for homework. Have them take notes and come prepared to discuss this chapter book in class.
✅ Invite students to read Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus in small groups and complete these worksheets and discussion activities together.
Find answers to your questions about this Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Book Study:
✋ What is Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus?
- This realistic fictional chapter book, written by Dusti Bowling, tells of a courageous girl who never gives up - even though she was born without arms. It is written for grades 3-7 with a Lexile level of 700.
✋ What exactly is included?
- Check out the preview! The detailed table of contents can help answer your questions about this book study.
✋ Why should I use this resource?
- 2-in-1 deal: This resource includes pages specific to the book, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, as well as ALL the pages in my "Novel Study for Any Book" resource.
- Students will be able to write and discuss facts about the author, novel, plot, setting, characters, and theme. You can edit the projects and discussion pages on PowerPoint and assign all worksheets digitally if you choose. Students will have fun collecting stickers when they finish projects related to the book and you can grade all worksheets with the answer keys and sample responses!
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