Combines The Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study and the Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary Unit.

Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study ($5 Value)

This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

Using the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The materials aim to enhance the readers understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

·         Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

·         Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

·         Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

·         Discussion Questions (9 pages)

·         Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

·         Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

·         Answer Keys (4 pages)

Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary ($8 Value)

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

·         Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

·         Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

·         Discussion Questions (11 pages)

·         Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

·         Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

·         Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

·         Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

·          Plot Diagram (1 page)

·         Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

·         Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: -In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is to have students encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

·         Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

·         Master Word Lists (3 pages)

·         Student Dictionary (11 pages)

·         Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

·         Word Search (1 page)

·         Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

·         Final Test (1 page)

·         Answer Keys (6 pages)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide: 8 Pages ($3 value)

·         Goals and Instructions for the Bundle

·         Brief Bundle Overview

·         Full Bundle Lesson Plans (helps combine the two units into one)

Look to pair this Bundle with other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TPT storefront.