Rotten Reading
Book Studies, Appetizing Activities, and Loathsome Literary Lingo!
Suggested for ages ~9-14 yrs.
NEW! Available in print and PDF!
What’s Inside the Book?
Six thrilling, laugh-out-loud, revolting, and rousing book studies! Each was perfectly curated for your 9 – 14 year old’s read-aloud enjoyment! From beloved authors Dahl, Korman, Rockwell, Gaiman, and Davies, these fast-paced exciting reads will engage reluctant learners. Your student will learn literary terms, improve comprehension skills, and practice creative analysis through the historical settings, fantastical themes, and the real-life lessons within each book. Plus, homeschool memories will be made through the laughter, discussion, creativity, and edible fun that brings each book to life!
The six books covered in this workbook align with themes in chapters 1-6 in REVOLTING WRITING and GROSS-OUT GRAMMAR 1!
*Books B & C to follow!…
Books in this Rotten Reading list can be borrowed from your local library or purchased separately and can be read in print, digital, or audio book format for use with the studies in this workbook.
See Books In Book A Reading List:
Six Chapter Book Studies:
Each Book Study Includes:
- “Rotten Reading Plan” – a two-week suggested reading schedule and plan for all activities for each book.
- Book Preview and Terms – an overview of the book’s theme and storyline, and an introduction to new literary terms.
- “Loathsome Literary Lingo” –Â a quick fun lesson on the basic literary terms introduced with each book study.
- Illustrated Comprehension Questions – multiple choice questions for students to “regurgitate” what they know. Black and white illustrations can be colored by student while a parent reads aloud.
- “Critic’s Rotten Review” – student opinion questionaire and prompts for discussion with a fellow student, teacher, and/or parents.
- Literary Term Practice – simple, fast and fun exercise page to help cement new literary terms with examples from other novels and books.
- “Artful Additions” – drawing activity for student’s creative interpretation and expression of an idea or event in the story.
- “Rotten Recipe” – a delightfully “ROTTEN RECIPE” inspired by the story for student’s to bring the book to life with hands-on edible fun!
*Illustrations in this workbook are black and white for kids to color and doodle while a parent or sibling reads aloud!
Workbook Also Includes:
- “Log of Loathsome Literary Lingo” – a record of literary terms from each chapter for students to define in their own terms for knowledge and recall.
- “Rotten Reading Cross-Examination” – a final challenge puzzle test of student knowledge of literary terms covered in each book study.
- Certificate of Completion – “Rotten Reading Rookie Award” for completing the six book studies and thus reading 200,000+ words!
- Full Answer Key – includes answers to comprehension questions, literary term practice pages, and final cross-examination test.
Book Study Introductions
Literary Lingo Lessons
Comprehension Questions
Critic's Reviews
Literary Term Practice
Artful Additions
Rotten Recipes
Available in Print and PDF
Book Study Introductions
Literary Lessons
Comprehension Questions
Critic's Reviews
Literary Lingo Practice
Artful Additions
Rotten Recipes
Available in Print and PDF
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ROTTEN READING BOOK AÂ is the first of three reading workbooks that will complete the LANGUAGE ARTS FOR REVOLTING WRITERS. Workbooks B & C will be available in the coming year!
Each workbook in the reading series aligns with themes in the other workbook chapters in the series. Books can be used alone or along with REVOLTING WRITING and GROSS-OUT GRAMMAR 1 & 2. The writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal gets kids writing a variety of essays about topics that excite them. Silly vocabulary and illustration prompts add to the fun! The grammar series includes two semester-long books if straightforward, game-like grammar exercises.
Chapter themes align in all books in this language arts series and can be combined for a full year of language arts and laughter!
