Details
Pages
99+ Pages
Subject
ELA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literature & Poetry
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
Kindergarten, Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Ed, Higher Ed
Resource Type
Activities, Assessments, Projects
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Complete 5-Week Unit Plan - 125 Pages
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week, or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Writing Rubric
* Self-Assessment Checklist
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Watership Down Unit Plan | Complete 6-Week Literature Unit | ELA Grades 9"10
Engage your students in this rich, full-length 6-week literature unit for Watership Down by Richard Adams - a perfect blend of literary analysis, social commentary, and character study. This comprehensive, Common Core-aligned unit is designed for Grades 9"10 English Language Arts and includes everything you need to guide your students through a meaningful exploration of leadership, loyalty, survival, and the power of story.
✅ What's Included:
6 Weeks of Fully Planned Lessons with weekly reading assignments and thematic focuses
DOK 3"4 Discussion & Critical Thinking Questions (Standard and SPED/ELL-modified versions)
Weekly Writing Prompts with rubrics and self-assessment checklists
Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities for each week
Graphic Organizers and Worksheets (CCSS-aligned, with answer keys)
Weekly Quizzes and a 30-Question Final Assessment with full answer keys
Tiered Vocabulary Activities with visual supports and student-friendly definitions
Rubrics, Student Checklists, and Exit Ticket Tools
Designed for Differentiation:
This unit includes built-in supports for Special Education (SPED) and English Language Learners (ELL):
Modified discussion and critical thinking questions for each week
Scaffolded writing prompts and visual graphic organizers
Vocabulary in context, with synonym visual supports
Collaborative, hands-on projects to build comprehension and engagement
Skills & Standards Covered:
Character analysis and development
Thematic interpretation and literary symbolism
Narrative and argumentative writing
Evidence-based responses
Comparative analysis of leadership and governance
Creative storytelling through myth and allegory
Aligned to CCSS.ELA-LITERACY RL.9-10.1"10.4, W.9-10.1"10.4, SL.9-10.1, and L.9-10.4
Ideal for:
Traditional classrooms
Special education inclusion
ESL/ELL support
Literature circles
End-of-year thematic units
Cross-curricular humanities projects
Empower your students with a fresh understanding of heroism, resilience, and justice through this beautifully structured Watership Down unit. Every lesson, activity, and assessment is thoughtfully crafted to ensure deep comprehension and active engagement.
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week, or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Writing Rubric
* Self-Assessment Checklist
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Watership Down Unit Plan | Complete 6-Week Literature Unit | ELA Grades 9"10
Engage your students in this rich, full-length 6-week literature unit for Watership Down by Richard Adams - a perfect blend of literary analysis, social commentary, and character study. This comprehensive, Common Core-aligned unit is designed for Grades 9"10 English Language Arts and includes everything you need to guide your students through a meaningful exploration of leadership, loyalty, survival, and the power of story.
✅ What's Included:
6 Weeks of Fully Planned Lessons with weekly reading assignments and thematic focuses
DOK 3"4 Discussion & Critical Thinking Questions (Standard and SPED/ELL-modified versions)
Weekly Writing Prompts with rubrics and self-assessment checklists
Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities for each week
Graphic Organizers and Worksheets (CCSS-aligned, with answer keys)
Weekly Quizzes and a 30-Question Final Assessment with full answer keys
Tiered Vocabulary Activities with visual supports and student-friendly definitions
Rubrics, Student Checklists, and Exit Ticket Tools
Designed for Differentiation:
This unit includes built-in supports for Special Education (SPED) and English Language Learners (ELL):
Modified discussion and critical thinking questions for each week
Scaffolded writing prompts and visual graphic organizers
Vocabulary in context, with synonym visual supports
Collaborative, hands-on projects to build comprehension and engagement
Skills & Standards Covered:
Character analysis and development
Thematic interpretation and literary symbolism
Narrative and argumentative writing
Evidence-based responses
Comparative analysis of leadership and governance
Creative storytelling through myth and allegory
Aligned to CCSS.ELA-LITERACY RL.9-10.1"10.4, W.9-10.1"10.4, SL.9-10.1, and L.9-10.4
Ideal for:
Traditional classrooms
Special education inclusion
ESL/ELL support
Literature circles
End-of-year thematic units
Cross-curricular humanities projects
Empower your students with a fresh understanding of heroism, resilience, and justice through this beautifully structured Watership Down unit. Every lesson, activity, and assessment is thoughtfully crafted to ensure deep comprehension and active engagement.
Complete 5-Week Unit Plan - 125 Pages ** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed** Includes: * Choose from multiple activities for each week, or do them all. * Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4) *... more
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