Story Summary:

Six-year-old Mary Lennox is orphaned when her mother falls to cholera. She is sent to live with her strange Uncle Archibald Craven at Misselthwaite Manor. A miraculous change overcomes the once spoiled little Mary as she is surrounded by people who refuse to let her continue in her accustomed manner. She soon learns that Misselthwaite has hundreds of rooms that are locked and even one garden that has not been opened for ten years. With nothing else to do, Mary is soon led to the garden's key, and she is delighted to watch the garden come to life. 

Learning Objectives: 

The students will:

• become familiar with the writings of Frances Hodgson Burnett.
• become acquainted with the lifestyle, attitudes, and customs of people living in England during the late 1800s.
• understand that people and characters can change their ways and attitudes.
• develop, improve and reinforce many new and learned skills through the reading of good literature.
• improve their abilities to write and express their ideas creatively. 

Introduction:

• Learning Expectations - Skill List by Chapter                 
• Teacher Tips
  • Learning Expectations
  • Story Summary
  • Author Biography
  • Teacher Input Suggestions
  • Vocabulary
  • Pre-reading Discussion Questions
  • Chapter Reading Discussion Questions
  • Post Reading Discussion Questions
• Answer Key

Chapter Questions:

• Reproducible Booklet Cover
• Chapter Questions – word study and comprehension questions for each chapter

Novel Extension Activities:

Novel Activity Cards

1. Figurative Speech
2. Tell it with Pictures
3. Character Silhouette
4. Character Poetry
5. Attribute Web
6. Report Card

Creative Activities

1. One page with 10 creative activities student can choose from to create.

Quiz’s

• True/False Comprehension
• Multiple Choice Comprehension
• Character Recall Quiz
• Short Answer Quiz

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