Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg is the focus of this book companion for students with autism and special learning needs.
This book is the sequel to Jumanji. CLICK HERE to see that unit.
This unit has various print and digital activities to accompany the book Zathura.
The materials are designed to allow students at multiple learning levels to access and engage with lessons learned from reading Zathura.
There are many opportunities for students to listen to the story of how two children play a simple board game that comes to life in their living room.
*****This unit includes 12 Google Slides and a version of the book read aloud. Perfect for an independent learning center.
See preview for a more detailed look at the contents.
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Zathura Book Companion Activities Include:
- Storyboard
- Circle map on outer space (includes digital version)
- Word map on evasive action (includes digital version)
- Sorting things that are heavy or light (includes digital version)
- Information and coloring page on black holes (includes digital version)
- Writing prompt: My trip to space (includes digital version)
- 12 Google Slides
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Much of what I have learned about curriculum development is incorporated into these units. For example, do not be afraid of repetition. It is critical that students with significant disabilities have time to engage with the material over several days to fully assimilate what is being taught. Also, adding visual supports to your printables and class activities helps students pay more attention to the content you are presenting rather than to the mechanics of what is expected. Finally, ask questions. Good questions!! Regardless of the material, asking students good questions will push them to think more deeply than before.
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