Lesson plans and teaching resources for Sounder
|Sounder E-Notes Lesson Plan
A thorough unit plan, featuring activities, quizzes, tests, and more. Also includes the complete eNotes to the novel.
"I Have to Change!" The Role of the Adolescent in the Family
Scroll down to find 5 questions for discussing the novel. The larger unit involves 4 novels with a common theme.
Reading, Writing, and Sounder
Students will read Sounder and record reactions to each chapter of the novel in a journal. Students will work in a group to create questions which require critical thinking and literary analysis for one chapter of the novel. Students will lead a discussion of a selected chapter using prepared questions and notes. Students will define vocabulary words and complete an online activity using them. Students will participate in a video conference with a collaborating class. Students will write a letter to the editor defending an opinion of a literary character.
Sounder, William Armstrong
Extensive support materials, including author biography, vocabulary, graphic organizers, writing activities, and assessments. Access to this 40-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.
Reading comprehension questions and answers. Access to this document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.
Sounder -- A Mini Unit by William Armstrong
Vocabulary words, discussion questions, and activities.