Literature & Comprehension Novel Study: My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George

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Novel Study: My Side of the Mountain – Schoolio Grade 5 Literature

Explore themes of independence, resilience, and connection to nature with this Schoolio novel study of My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. Over the course of four weeks, students will follow Sam Gribley’s journey into the wilderness as he leaves city life behind to survive alone in the Catskill Mountains.

This unit supports deep literary thinking, using weekly chapter assignments and guided discussion questions to help learners explore the novel’s characters, setting, themes, and symbolism.

Students will:

• Read assigned chapters weekly and respond to reflection prompts
• Explore character development, literary themes, and author intent
• Analyze descriptive language and setting through guided discussion
• Practice critical thinking through personal responses and creative writing
• Review and synthesize their thoughts with a final book review activity

Required Reading: My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Recommended for ages 10–12 | Approximately 4 weeks of instruction depending on your chosen pacing

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