The Wild Robot Novel Study

This class will explore the adventurous novel of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. We will learn about the themes, characters, setting, and even do a bonus author study where students will see how the author created the beautiful illustrations for the book. As Roz discovers the natural world around her, we will discuss questions and make inferences related to the story. We will identify the main characters and supporting characters, while making observations of how they interact with one another. Human-made vs. nature will be a theme that we discuss throughout the book. We will ask questions like "Can humans and the wild live peacefully together? Can we learn to adapt to our environment?" We will find inspiration from the novel to write an adventure story of our own. We will even write a book review and an alternate ending. 

My teaching style will be enthusiastic about the novel and encourage children to find a passion in reading such an incredible book. We will have discussion questions, comprehension questions, practice reading strategies, and they will have time to listen to chapters read aloud to them. 

They will need to own a copy of The Wild Robot. I will assign chapters to read after each class session. They will need a journal to record thoughts, responses, nature journaling, and creating their own adventure story. Students should be reading at least at a third grade level. This book is perfect for 3rd grade-5th grade, but students of many ages can appreciate it!

Week 1: Introduction, Setting, and Characters Slideshow & Character Study (How Roz and the animals interact with each other on the island)  

Week 2: Write Your Own Adventure Story! Planning and publishing.

Week 3: Book Review & Alternate Ending