Shiloh - Novel Studies

1 ShilohByPhyllis Reynolds NaylorA Novel Study by Nat ReedShilohBy Phyllis Reynolds NaylorTable of ContentsSuggestions and Expectations .. 3 List of Skills .. 4 Synopsis / Author Biography .. 5 Student Checklist .. 6 Reproducible Student Booklet .. 7 Answer Key .. 66 About the author: Nat Reed has been a member of the teaching profession for more than 35 years. He was a full-time instructor at Trent University in the Teacher EducationProgram for nine of these years. For more information on his work and literature, pleasevisit the websites and 2012 Nat ReedAll rights reserved by to copy for single classroom use distribution limited to single classroom use for public Phyllis Reynolds NaylorSuggestions and ExpectationsThis 70 page curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways.

2 Each chapter of the Novel study focuses on one or two chapters of Shiloh and is comprised of four different activities: Before You Read Vocabulary Building Comprehension Questions Language and Extension ActivitiesA principal expectation of the unit is that students will develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and oral communication, as well as in reasoning and critical thinking. Links with the Common Core Standards ( )Many of the activities included in this curriculum unit are supported by the Common Core Standards. For instance the Reading Standards for Literature, Grade 5, makes reference to a) determining the meaning of words and phrases.

3 Including figurative language; b) explaining how a series of chapters fits together to provide the overall structure;c) compare and contrast two characters;d) determine how characters .. respond to challenges;e) drawing inferences from the text;f) determining a theme of a story .. and many others. Students can work on the activities at their own pace. Every activity need not be completed by all students. A portfolio cover is included as well as a Student which may be taught in conjunction with the Novel include West Virginia, hunting,honesty, courage, dogs (specifically beagles), family relationships, establishing Phyllis Reynolds NaylorList of SkillsVocabulary descriptive words / phrases8.

4 Use of singular / plural nouns synonyms/homonyms9. Listing compound / creating alliteration10. Identifying parts of of capitals and punctuation11. Determining alphabetical order 5. Identifying syllables12. Identification of root words6. Identify foreshadowing. 13. Identify/create similes7. Identify Identification of Activities1. Summarize the details of a settingPlot a time line of events3. Identify the climax of the conflict in the story 4. Five W s ChartCharacter character traits3. Relating personal and antagonists4.

5 Comparing two CharactersCreative and Critical Conduct an a newspaper story6. Write about personal feelings 3. Write a letter to a friend7. Write a book review4. Complete an Observation ChartArt Storyboard3. Design a cover for the a collage4. Design an Information Card4 ShilohBy Phyllis Reynolds NaylorSynopsis When 11-year-old Marty Preston chances upon a mistreated beagle pup in hishometown of Friendly, West Virginia, he is not prepared for the ethical questions he hasto face. Should he return the dog to its owner, only to have the animal abused again?

6 Should he tell his parents? Should he steal food to help the poor creature? Marty's effortsto cope with these questions provides the moral backbone for this story, which ispresented in a language and manner that will be understood by third- and fourth-gradereaders. The heart and beauty of this 1992 Newbery Medal winner lies in lessons childrenwill take away with them. [Courtesy of the publisher]Author BiographyPhyllis Reynolds Naylor Phyllis Reynolds Naylor was born in 1933 in Poptar,Indiana. She is an American author best known for her children's- Novel trilogy Shiloh (a 1992 Newbery Medalwinner), Shiloh Season and Saving Shiloh , all made into movies.

7 She grew up during the Great Depression with herolder sister Norma, and younger brother, John. Her parentsread stories to her when she was young, and her favoritebook as a child was Huckleberry Finn. She began writingher own stories when she was in elementary school. Naylor graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1951 and from Joliet Junior College in 1953. She worked as an elementary school teacher and eventually got a job as an editorial assistant for a first children's book was called The Galloping Goat and Other Stories and was published in 1965.

8 Naylor now has written over 130 books, and about 2000 articles. Naylor says that she will write "as long as she can hold a pencil".5 ShilohBy Phyllis Reynolds NaylorStudent ChecklistStudent Name: AssignmentGrade / LevelComments6 ShilohBy Phyllis Reynolds NaylorName: 7 ShilohBy Phyllis Reynolds NaylorChapter 1 Before you read the chapter:The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy . Theprotagonist of Shiloh is a very likeable eleven-year-old boy, Marty Preston who lives inrural West Virginia. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels youhave read or movies you ve seen.

9 What do you think makes for an especially intriguingprotagonist? Vocabulary: Choose a word from the list to complete each had a _____ hamburger for lunch. s grandmother contracted _____ and had to spend some time in the local outboard motor of a boat is driven by its _____. one expects you to _____ before the president, but be shotgun shell was filled with for so long is very hard on a catcher s people of Israel planted thousands of _____ is obvious by the way the puppy is always _____ around, that it was cruelly what upset Marty at Sunday dinner.

10 What does this tell the reader about his personality? the setting of the story for Chapter is eleven years old and takes his .22 rifle out with him when he goes for a walk. Do you think it was responsible of his parents to allow this? Defend your in Action. Marty mentions that his home is halfway between Wheeling and Parkersburg. If you check a map in your school library or on the Internet you will find that it is about 80 miles (129 km) between Wheeling and Parkersburg (as the crow flies). If Marty s home is about 35 miles (56 km) to Parkersburg, how far then is it to Wheeling?