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he War That Saved My Life | Chapter Quizzes, Literary Essays, & Quick Write Prompts

Printable & Digital | Grades 5–7 | Answer Keys Included (PDF Only)

This time-saving assessment companion includes comprehension quizzes, literary essay prompts, and quick writes to guide meaningful reflection and monitor student understanding of The War That Saved My Life. With both printable PDFs and Google Slides versions, this flexible resource makes it easy to assess reading comprehension, writing skills, and text analysis.

Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students in grades 5–7, these activities support standards-based instruction and provide a strong foundation for both test prep and literary discussion.

What’s Included:

  • Answer Keys
  • Printable PDF Version
  • 7 Google Forms quizzes that can be linked directly into the Digital Student Journal or used independently for digital assessment. Each form is editable and customizable.
  • Digital Google Slides Student Journal (includes pages to link your saved Google Forms)

RESOURCE COMPONENTS:

7 Comprehension Quizzes
Each quiz assesses comprehension with a variety of question formats that promote critical thinking and close reading.
Every assessment includes:

  • Multiple-choice questions for quick checks of understanding
  • 2 short constructed response questions for deeper analysis
  • 1 extended constructed response question to practice citing evidence and organizing ideas in writing
    Quizzes are organized by chapter sections:
  • Chapters 1–7
  • Chapters 8–13
  • Chapters 14–19
  • Chapters 20–25
  • Chapters 26–31
  • Chapters 32–39
  • Chapters 40–46
    *Google Forms versions are fully customizable. Teachers can edit questions, adjust scoring, and enable optional auto-grading.

10 Literary Essay Prompts (rubric included)
Each essay prompt focuses on a key literary element such as theme, character development, setting, conflict, or symbolism and encourages students to write structured responses using text evidence and analysis. Ideal for extended writing, discussion, or constructed response prep.

5 Quick Write Prompts (rubric included)
These shorter writing prompts build writing fluency and invite students to reflect, connect, and analyze the text in a focused way.

This assessment-focused resource is a perfect companion to your novel study of The War That Saved My Life. Whether you’re assigning quizzes, building writing stamina, or preparing for standardized testing, this resource offers meaningful tools to engage students and monitor progress.

Ideal for classroom instruction, small groups, or independent work in Grades 5-7

Great for ELA assessments, novel studies, writing practice, and standards-based learning

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The War That Saved My Life | Complete Novel Study Bundle

The War That Saved My Life | Complete Novel Study Bundle Printable & Digital | Grades 5–7 | 200+ Pages | Answer Keys, Rubrics, & Teacher Guides included Equip your classroom with everything you need for a high-engagement, standards-aligned novel study of The War That Saved My Life. This comprehensive 5-part bundle includes 200+ pages of thoughtfully designed resources that target comprehension, vocabulary, literary analysis, writing, and hands-on STEAM connections. Whether you’re teaching whole-group, guiding literature circles, supporting independent readers, or incorporating cross-curricular enrichment, this complete unit offers flexible, classroom-ready tools to support student growth and deepen understanding of the novel and its historical context. Designed for Grades 5–7, you’ll find flexible materials perfect for whole‑class instruction, small‑group work, literature circles, enrichment stations, or distance learning. **Reader Response & Graphic Organizers** * Judging by the Cover prediction activity * Chapter-by-chapter reader response questions (answer key included) * Character Inside & Out: Ada, Jamie, Susan, and Mam * Ada’s Character Portfolio: focuses on analyzing her inner traits, personal growth, and character development throughout the novel. * Text-based graphic organizers for inference, cause and effect, problem and solution, personal connection, and author’s craft * SWBST Summary Charts * Plot Structure Mapping with setting and character influence analysis * Digital Google Slides Student Journal **Vocabulary Study** * 7 vocabulary study lists with and without definitions * 7 practice activities: word pair sentences, analogies, positive/negative connotation, and more (answer keys included) * 7 review activities: crosswords, synonyms, text message challenges, etc. * 7 vocabulary quizzes in a variety of formats: fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, context clues, and more (includes Editable Google Forms versions with optional auto-grading) * Digital Google Slides Student Journal **Chapter Quizzes, Literary Essays & Quick Writes** * 7 Comprehension Quizzes: each includes multiple-choice questions, 2 short constructed responses, and 1 extended written response (includes Editable Google Forms versions with optional auto-grading) * 10 Literary Essay Prompts (rubric included) * 5 Quick Write Prompts (rubric included) * Digital Google Slides Student Journal **Theme, Symbolism & Quote Extension Activities** * Character Deep Dives: Summaries, challenges, compare & contrast, diary entries * Theme & Symbolism: Cupboard to Courage timeline, playlist design, comic strips, visualizations * Quote-Based Analysis: Match quotes to characters, illustrate scenes, create hoodies, sort by theme * Includes 75 printable and digital quote cards: 25 quotes from the novel and 50 thematic quotes and proverbs * Answer keys included for all applicable activities * Digital Google Slides Student Journal **STEAM & Project-Based Learning Activities** Students apply real-world skills across disciplines with five hands-on projects. Each includes a teacher guide, student handouts, and a rubric. Four of the projects feature a Canva presentation to build background knowledge. * British Propaganda Poster Design (Art) * Evacuation Train Word Problems (Math) * WWII Code Breakers (Technology and Engineering) * Nutrition Ration Kit Investigation (Science and Math) * Build a Bomb Shelter (Engineering and Art) * Digital Google Slides Student Journal **ADDITIONAL FEATURES** * Printable PDFs and Google Slides versions that support both paper and digital classrooms * Answer keys for all response activities, quizzes, vocabulary activities, and STEAM projects * Rubrics for written responses and STEAM projects * Teacher guides for all STEAM projects * Editable Google Forms quizzes that support auto‑grading * Canva background presentations to support four STEAM activities **WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT** * All-in-one resource for deep comprehension and cross-curricular learning * Standards-aligned with TEKS and CCSS for reading, writing, vocabulary, and STEAM * Engaging & flexible for test prep, stations, enrichment, or independent learning * Print and digital formats to fit any classroom setting * Saves prep time with ready-to-go materials, rubrics, and assessments Perfect for Grades 5–7, with materials that support whole-class instruction, small-group work, and independent learning during or after your novel study. Versatile for ELA instruction, including literature circles, writing workshops, test prep, and cross-curricular projects. This complete bundle encourages deep thinking, creative expression, and meaningful engagement, making it the perfect companion for your novel study of The War That Saved My Life.

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