Looking for engaging novel study activities you can use with any class novel?
This FREE resource includes five ready-to-use graphic organisers designed to help students develop vocabulary, analyse characters, understand plot development, and make meaningful connections while reading.
These activities are ideal for whole class novel studies, guided reading groups, literacy centres, and independent reading tasks.
Designed for Grades 3–6, the worksheets encourage deeper thinking while keeping students engaged through creative and structured reading activities.
Activities Included
• Word Map Vocabulary – Students define, illustrate, and explore new vocabulary from the story.
• Character Snapshot – Students analyse a character’s traits, actions, feelings, and appearance.
• Cause & Effect Chart – Students track how events in the story lead to important outcomes.
• Text Connections – Students connect the story to their own lives, other books, and real-world events.
• Comic Strip Summary – Students summarise key events using a creative comic strip format.
Each activity includes an example page and a blank template for students.
File Formats
This resource includes two formats:
• Printable PDF worksheets
• Editable PowerPoint (.PPTX) version
The PowerPoint version can also be used in Google Slides.
Perfect For
• Novel studies
• Guided reading
• Literacy centres
• Reading comprehension activities
• Independent reading
More Novel Studies Available
If you enjoy this resource, check out my complete novel studies for Grades 3–6, including:
• The Wild Robot
• The Wild Robot Escapes
• Wonder
• The One and Only Ivan
• Impossible Creatures
• Because of Winn-Dixie
• A Rover’s Story
