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A
Wrinkle
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A NOVEL STUDY FOR GIFTED
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SAMPLE RESOURCE:
NOVEL STUDY
This is a sample resource of my A Wrinkle In Time novel study packet and is specifically
geared towards advanced study. If you enjoy this sample, please consider purchasing the
entire packet for your novel study on this book.

This is what is included:

A 12-chapter worksheet packet

naturally differentiated with must-
do and then-do questions

Vocabulary for each chapter

Post-reading resources to review

theme, setting, and symbolism

Incorporation of depth and

complexity, Bloom's Taxonomy,
Florida's gifted goals, DOK Levels 3
& 4, and higher-order thinking skills
throughout the novel study and in
the supplemental practice book
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SAMPLE RESOURCE:
NOVEL STUDY
This is a sample resource of my A Wrinkle In Time novel study packet and is specifically
geared towards advanced study. If you enjoy this sample, please consider purchasing the
entire packet for your novel study on this book.

Included in the Novel Study: Included in the Supplemental Resource Packet:

Name CHAPTER ONE Date
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SETTING ANALYSIS Date

Novel Study Routine: Complete the day's "must do's," then move onto the "then do's" Steps to analyze the author's purpose for specific settings used in the text:
when finished. The "must do's" are required to be completed before the end of reading time, 1. Determine the setting (time/date/place/mood/tone)
while the "then do's" are early finishers tasks/questions. 2. Find the adjectives used to create imagery
Chapter must do's: Chapter then do's: 3. Assess the characters' feelings when in that setting
Light & dark imagery chart Answer questions #2 and #3 4. Determine why that setting was chosen
Answer question #1 Fantasy novel study packet
Setting Description Character Feelings

Chapter vocabulary (must use at least one word Question #1: What text evidence can you
correctly in your must do question response): gather from Meg Murry’s actions to show how
Frenzied- affected with or marked by mania
she feels about her family?
uncontrolled by reason
Frantically- in an uncontrolled manner
Scornful- expressing extreme contempt
Savagely- in a vicious manner
Crevice- a long narrow opening
Fury- a feeling of intense anger
Batter- strike violently and repeatedly
Sullen- showing a brooding ill humor
Moderation- the quality of avoiding extremes
Shrill- being sharply insistent on being heard
Indignant- angered at something unjust or
wrong
Severe- unsparing and uncompromising in
discipline or judgment

Question #2: Do you think Mrs. Whatsit is a Question #3: How does Charles Wallace
friendly being? What makes you think that? contrast from most five-year-olds?

The Why: The author chose this particular setting because...

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RL.5.1; RL.5.3; RL.5.7
RL.5.1; RL.5.3
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CHAPTER THREE
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SYMBOLISM DOODLE
Novel Study Routine: Complete the day's "must do's," then move onto the "then do's"
when finished. The "must do's" are required to be completed before the end of reading time,
NOTES
while the "then do's" are early finishers tasks/questions. Draw a picture of what you think the following symbol in the text looks like. Then, write a
Chapter must do's: Chapter then do's: sentence on what you infer the symbol represents in the text (what is the hidden meaning
Setting Analysis reading journal Answer questions #2 and #3 behind the symbol?).
Answer question #1 Fantasy novel study packet
The Black Thing The Ms. W's
Chapter vocabulary (must use at least one word Question #1: Would it be fair to judge Calvin
correctly in your must do question response): based on his home life and his school life? How
Clench- squeeze together tightly
are his home life and school life the same and
Morass- a soft wet area of low-lying land
different?
that sinks underfoot
Plaintive- expressing sorrow
Grievous- causing or marked by grief or
anguish

Spectacles Aunt Beast

Question #2: How do you think Meg feels when Question #3: Predict: where might the children
Calvin asks hard questions about Meg’s be going at the end of chapter 3? How do you
father? know?

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RL.5.1; RL.5.7
RL.5.1; RL.5.3
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THEME: BIG IDEA & DETAILS

ANALYSIS DAY
In your opinion, which is a better theme
Talk with your partner or group-mates to answer the following questions. Be an active
statement: “There will always be “good” and
participant in the discussion. One student will be the recorder and write down your group's Big Idea evil” in our lives; however, grounding ourselves
responses. 1-2 students will be the detectives, where they find the text evidence with page with love will help us find the correct path.” or
numbers to tell the recorder evidence to write down. Order of the questions does not “We must recognize that others bring amazing
things to the table that we may not possess.”?
matter.
Or, do you think they are both equally as good?
Explain your thinking.
How might Meg's responses to the problems she Would you agree that Meg has a difficult time
experiences reveal her character traits? accepting her unique individuality? Why or why
not?

Details

Choose the theme above that you stated best fit the book (or if you said both – choose one of them)
and answer the following question: What factors have influenced the theme throughout the novel?

Character traits and Plot (events with Characters' Symbols, Light/White

archetypes: major impact): interactions and Imagery, and
relationships: Dark/Black Imagery:

The author has incorporated spectacles a lot

Meg’s mother says, “You don’t need to
so far. What do you think spectacles could
understand things for them to be.” Do you think
symbolize in the story?
Meg is willing to accept this? Make a prediction
if you think she will adventure to find her
father.

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RL.5.1; RL.5.2; RL.5.3; RL.5.7
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IMAGERY
Light/white and Dark/Black imagery will sometimes give clues on a symbol's meaning.
Light/white imagery is when the author provides a detailed description using light-colored,
white, or brightly lit adjectives in the text, typically using the sight sense. Black/dark
imagery is when the author provides a detailed description using darkness, lack of light,
dark-colored, or black adjectives in the text, typically using the sight sense. In the boxes
below, document the light/white and dark/black imagery found in Chapter One. Add onto it
as we read the novel.
Light/White Dark/Black
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CHAPTER ONE
Novel Study Routine: Complete the day's "must do's," then move onto the "then do's"
when finished. The "must do's" are required to be completing before the end of reading
time, while the "then do's" are early finishers tasks/questions.
Chapter must do's: Chapter then do's:
Light & dark imagery chart Answer questions #2 and #3
Answer question #1 Fantasy novel study packet

Chapter vocabulary (must use at least one word Question #1: What do Meg Murry’s actions tell
correctly in your must do question response): you about her? How does Meg feel about her
Frenzied- affected with or marked by mania
family?
uncontrolled by reason
Frantically- in an uncontrolled manner
Scornful- expressing extreme contempt
Savagely- in a vicious manner
Crevice- a long narrow opening
Fury- a feeling of intense anger
Batter- strike violently and repeatedly
Sullen- showing a brooding ill humor
Moderation- the quality of avoiding extremes
Shrill- being sharply insistent on being heard
Indignant- angered at something unjust or
wrong
Severe- unsparing and uncompromising in
discipline or judgment

Question #2: How do we know that Mrs. Question #3: How is Charles Wallace different
Whatsit is odd—but friendly? from most five-year-olds?
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CHAPTER TWO
Novel Study Routine: Complete the day's "must do's," then move onto the "then do's"
when finished. The "must do's" are required to be completing before the end of reading
time, while the "then do's" are early finishers tasks/questions.
Chapter must do's: Chapter then do's:
Character Archetypes Flapbook Answer questions #2 and #3
Answer question #1 Fantasy novel study packet

Chapter vocabulary (must use at least one word Question #1: Why does the school principal, Mr.
correctly in your must do question response): Jenkins, want Meg to accept that her father
Sulky- sullen or moody
is never coming home? Should Meg believe him?
Ferocious- marked by extreme and violent
Why? Why not?
energy
Bellow- shout loudly and without restraint
Belligerent- characteristic of an enemy or one
eager to fight
Antagonistic- incapable of harmonious
association
Tractable- easily managed
Stifled- held in check with difficulty
Peremptory- putting an end to all debate or
action
Assimilate- Adapt

Question #2: How are Calvin and Charles Question #3: What does Mrs. Who say to Meg
Wallace alike? that lets us know that something is about to
happen?
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CHAPTER THREE
Novel Study Routine: Complete the day's "must do's," then move onto the "then do's"
when finished. The "must do's" are required to be completing before the end of reading
time, while the "then do's" are early finishers tasks/questions.
Chapter must do's: Chapter then do's:
Setting Analysis reading journal Answer questions #2 and #3
Answer question #1 Fantasy novel study packet

Chapter vocabulary (must use at least one word Question #1: How is Calvin’s home life different
correctly in your must do question response): from Meg’s? How is his school life different
Clench- squeeze together tightly
from Meg’s?
Morass- a soft wet area of low-lying land
that sinks underfoot
Plaintive- expressing sorrow
Grievous- causing or marked by grief or
anguish

Question #2: What are the hard questions Question #3: Predict: where might the children
that Calvin asks about Meg’s father? be going at the end of chapter 3? How do you
know?
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ANALYSIS DAY
Talk with your partner or group-mates to answer the following questions. Be an active
participant in the discussion. One student will be the recorder and write down your group's
responses. 1-2 students will be the detectives, where they find the text evidence with page
numbers to tell the recorder evidence to write down. Order of the questions does not
matter.

What are some of the problems Meg Does Meg accept herself? Does she appreciate
experiences? How does she respond to them? her unique individuality? Have you ever
What does this reveal about her character? felt like Meg?

Go back into the text and find the ways that

Meg’s mother explains, “You don’t need to
has Madeleine L’Engle has incorporated glasses
understand things for them to be.” How does
and spectacles so far. How might these be
this relate to Meg’s circumstances so far?
symbolic of a big idea? What do glasses help us
do?