Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Novel Study Special Education

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling is a novel study for this coming-of-age story, which includes activities and chapter questions designed for students with special education needs.

Have you ever wanted to read a novel to your special education students but thought there was no way they would sit and listen? Persevere, it is worth it!!

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus novel study has over 200 pages and is designed for students in special education.

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 AND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE NOVEL OR AN ADAPTED VERSION.

⭐ YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN COPY OF THE BOOK⭐

This novel study includes various activities that accompany Bowling’s book, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus.

The materials were designed to allow students with multiple levels of learning to access and engage with lessons learned through listening to this novel.

Students have numerous opportunities to engage with repeated information as they listen to this coming of age novel about a spirited girl named Aven, born without arms, who moves to Arizona and uncovers a mystery at a quirky theme park while learning to embrace her differences.

Finally, many of the activities include more than one version, suggestions for differentiation, and options for presentation. There is one activity (40 different activities!!) to go with each chapter, as your students stay 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.

There are 5 multiple choice 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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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Novel Study Includes:

• 117 pages of activities (2 sets, one in color and one in black and white) to accompany Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
• Table of Contents
• Suggestions for use
• 40 activities (1 for each chapter)
• 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.