A Complete Holes Novel Study Already Planned for You
Take the stress out of teaching Holes by Louis Sachar with a complete novel study that gives you everything you need from the first day of the unit through the final assessment.
This comprehensive Holes novel study includes reading comprehension questions for every chapter, vocabulary activities and quizzes, reading checks, literary analysis activities, creative projects, a digital escape room, a symbolism essay, a one-pager, a final test, a movie comparison, and more.
Even better, you don't have to figure out how to fit everything together.
The included teacher pacing guide provides a day-by-day suggested schedule for approximately seven weeks of instruction. It shows you when to read each section of the novel and when to use the vocabulary, reading questions, quizzes, literary analysis activities, projects, essay, final test, and movie analysis.
What's Included?
Before-Reading Lesson & Anticipation Guide
Introduce students to the novel, build interest, and activate prior knowledge before beginning the story.
Vocabulary by Chapter
Build students' vocabulary throughout the novel with chapter-based vocabulary instruction, practice activities, and assessments.
Reading Questions for Every Chapter
Check comprehension throughout the entire novel while encouraging students to think more deeply about important events, characters, and ideas.
Reading Quizzes
Hold students accountable for their reading with quick comprehension checks that can be used throughout the novel.
Literary Analysis Activities
Move beyond basic comprehension with activities that challenge students to analyze theme, figurative language, important quotes, and conflict.
Character Analysis Posters
Give students a collaborative and creative way to analyze the novel's major characters while supporting their ideas with evidence from the text.
Symbolism Essay
Guide students through analyzing how Louis Sachar uses symbolism to develop deeper meanings and themes throughout the novel.
Digital Escape Room
Turn novel review into an engaging challenge as students solve clues and demonstrate their understanding of Holes.
One-Pager Project
Allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the novel through a combination of creative illustrations, textual evidence, and thoughtful analysis.
Creative Projects Menu
Give students additional choices for demonstrating their understanding with 10 creative final project options and individual rubrics.
Movie Viewing Guide
Compare the novel with its film adaptation using a structured viewing guide that encourages students to analyze similarities, differences, and adaptation choices.
Final Test & Study Guide
Assess students' understanding of the complete novel with a comprehensive final test and accompanying study guide.
7-Week Suggested Pacing Guide Included
The included pacing guide shows you exactly how all of these resources can work together to create a complete Holes unit.
The sample schedule is designed for approximately 50-minute class periods and seven weeks of instruction, but it can easily be shortened, extended, or adapted to fit your classroom schedule.
Instead of piecing together activities as you teach, you'll have a complete plan for taking students from the beginning of Holes all the way through their final assessment.
