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The War That Saved My Life | STEAM Activities & Project-Based Learning
The War That Saved My Life | STEAM Activities & Project-Based Learning
Printable & Digital | Grades 5–7 | 44 Pages | Teacher Guides Included
This hands-on extension resource brings the historical setting of The War That Saved My Life into focus through 5 engaging, cross-curricular STEAM and project-based learning activities. Students explore art, math, science, engineering, and technology while making real-world connections to World War II.
Each project includes a teacher guide and student handouts. Four of the five projects also feature a Canva background presentation to build historical knowledge. Printable and digital versions make it easy to use in any classroom setting.
Perfect for grades 5–7, these projects are ideal for whole-class activities, collaborative stations, or enrichment extensions during or after your novel study.
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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.