English5th GradeBased on a Book

Holes

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4th Grade - 5th Grade
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
Unit contents
Lessons
1. Developing Reading Skills
1. Developing Reading Skills
Lesson
ELA
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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Medium Term Plan
Medium Term Plan
Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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2. Narrative Devices
2. Narrative Devices
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ELA
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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Lessons
3. Stanley and the Curse
3. Stanley and the Curse
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ELA
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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4. Building Tension
4. Building Tension
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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5. Mr. Sir
5. Mr. Sir
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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6. Mr. Pedanski and Mr. Sir
6. Mr. Pedanski and Mr. Sir
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ELA
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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7. Point, Evidence, Explain
7. Point, Evidence, Explain
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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8. Got the Sub-plot?
8. Got the Sub-plot?
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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9. Yellow-spotted Lizards
9. Yellow-spotted Lizards
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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10. The Changing Stan
10. The Changing Stan
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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11. Themes
11. Themes
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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12. Infer and Deduce
12. Infer and Deduce
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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13. The Past and the Present
13. The Past and the Present
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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14. Kissin' Kate Barlow
14. Kissin' Kate Barlow
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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15. Sam the Onion Man
15. Sam the Onion Man
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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16. Racial Segregation
16. Racial Segregation
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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17. Sam and Kate
17. Sam and Kate
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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18. 'a hundred times zero was still nothing'
18. 'a hundred times zero was still nothing'
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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19. Crime and Punishment
19. Crime and Punishment
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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20. The Past is a Foreign Country
20. The Past is a Foreign Country
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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21. Lifting the Curse
21. Lifting the Curse
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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22. One More Hole
22. One More Hole
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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23. Filling in the Holes
23. Filling in the Holes
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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Unit contents
Lessons
1. Developing Reading Skills
1. Developing Reading Skills
Lesson
ELA
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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Overview Documents
Medium Term Plan
Medium Term Plan
Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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Lessons
2. Narrative Devices
2. Narrative Devices
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ELA
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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Overview Documents
Links
Links
Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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Lessons
3. Stanley and the Curse
3. Stanley and the Curse
Lesson
ELA
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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4. Building Tension
4. Building Tension
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ELA
5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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5. Mr. Sir
5. Mr. Sir
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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6. Mr. Pedanski and Mr. Sir
6. Mr. Pedanski and Mr. Sir
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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7. Point, Evidence, Explain
7. Point, Evidence, Explain
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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8. Got the Sub-plot?
8. Got the Sub-plot?
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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9. Yellow-spotted Lizards
9. Yellow-spotted Lizards
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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10. The Changing Stan
10. The Changing Stan
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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11. Themes
11. Themes
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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12. Infer and Deduce
12. Infer and Deduce
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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13. The Past and the Present
13. The Past and the Present
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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14. Kissin' Kate Barlow
14. Kissin' Kate Barlow
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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15. Sam the Onion Man
15. Sam the Onion Man
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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16. Racial Segregation
16. Racial Segregation
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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17. Sam and Kate
17. Sam and Kate
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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18. 'a hundred times zero was still nothing'
18. 'a hundred times zero was still nothing'
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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19. Crime and Punishment
19. Crime and Punishment
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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20. The Past is a Foreign Country
20. The Past is a Foreign Country
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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21. Lifting the Curse
21. Lifting the Curse
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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22. One More Hole
22. One More Hole
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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23. Filling in the Holes
23. Filling in the Holes
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5th Grade English Teaching Resources; Holes by Louis Sachar; a medium term plan overview, 23 lesson plans and 20 worksheets along with 161 slides of PowerPoint presentations. Our Holes teaching resource is made up of an extensive assortment of activities for upper Elementary School students. It explores the following in detail: Youth detention in the USA and boot camps, The historical context of the American South (racial segregation, civil rights, Jim Crow laws), Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero, Exploring key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption, Key features of a novel - narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene, Writing about the book using Point/Evidence/Explain, Louis Sachar's purpose and viewpoint, Activities to consolidate understanding of the plot, Language study in key scenes, Hot seating activities, Empathy writing tasks - diary and letter writing - to show understanding of plot, character and themes, Links to online games, quizzes and more lesson ideas.
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