Fish in a Tree Novel Study for Special Education

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is the focus of this novel unit for students with autism and special learning needs. Have you ever wanted to read a novel to your special education students but thought, there is no way they will sit and listen? Persevere, it is worth it!! This 300 page unit on the novel, Fish in a Tree is designed for students who have significant disabilities and special learning needs. I was always reading a novel to my students, regardless of their learning level. The lesson of learning to sit while someone is talking is an invaluable skill that is worthwhile teaching.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NOVEL UNIT IS FOR STUDENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES AND ARE EITHER EMERGING OR NON-READERS

This unit has various activities to accompany Hunt’s book, Fish in a Tree. The materials were designed to allow students with multiple levels of learning to access and engage in lessons learned through listening to this novel. It is a story about a girl who struggles to read. A caring teacher finally figures out she has dyslexia and helps her overcome her struggles. Finally, many of the activities include more than one version, suggestions for differentiation, and options for presentation. There are 49 different activities to keep students engaged while you read this novel aloud.

There are 2 complete files to go with this unit. One is in color and one is in BW.

This unit has 5 multiple choice comprehension questions for every 2 chapters. Each question has 3 picture answer choices. An answer key is included.

See preview for the table of contents and a detailed look at what is included.

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Fish in a Tree Unit Includes:

• 116 pages (2 sets; one in color one in BW) of activities to accompany Fish in a Tree
• Table of Contents
• Suggestions for Use and Suggestions for Differentiation for activities
• 49 activities
• 5 multiple-choice questions for every 2 chapters
• Answer key

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There are so many benefits to reading out loud to your students. You will teach them an invaluable skill of learning to sit still while someone else is talking. Your parents will also LOVE you for not only teaching them this skill of sitting but also for exposing them to age-appropriate material. Plus, you never know which students you will touch with each story you read.

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♥I am currently developing more units, and any feedback I get helps me make improvements in the future.

I also have a blog post on reading novels to a low incidence class that includes some FREE SAMPLES:

Reading Novels to a Low Incidence Class