Get a sneak peek of what's inside our printable book "Historical Fiction (Grades 4-8)," with this slideshow. There are literature guides, discussion questions, reading graphic organizers, and more. This slideshow is just a sampling of all you can find in the printable book!
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities

Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities

Explore extension lessons and activities related to Island of the Blue Dolphins, the classic children's novel. Use this printable while reading the book and to test your students' understanding of the literature.
Guests Enrichment Packet

Guests Enrichment Packet

Distribute this printable worksheet that extends students' learning and enhances their appreciation of a book and the period of history it describes.
KWL Chart (Version 2)

KWL Chart (Version 2)

This KWL Chart will help students organize what they know, want to know, and will learn by following a lesson. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.
Story Sequence

Story Sequence

This organizer will assist students in ordering the events of a story and understanding the concepts of beginning, middle, and end. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.
Story Comparison

Story Comparison

Use this chart to compare the basic elements of two stories. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.
Cause and Effect

Cause and Effect

Students are asked to identify cause and effect of a story with this graphic organizer. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.
Historical Fiction Printable Book (4-8)

Historical Fiction Printable Book (4-8)

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