Bud, Not Buddy Choice Board for Grade 6
An end-of-novel choice board for 6th graders reading Bud, Not Buddy, where students complete any four independent options that build character analysis and theme development. Each choice requires at least two pieces of textual evidence, such as quotes, scenes, or specific details, so students practice supporting claims with the text.
“Create an end of novel choice board with character analysis prompts focusing on theme development that students can complete independently.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as an independent culminating activity after finishing the novel, with roughly 60 to 90 minutes of work time spread over one or two class periods.
- Discussion question: Which character changed the most over the course of the story, and what moment shows that change best?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-select a few quotes or page references for each square so students can locate evidence quickly, and offer a sentence frame such as "In this scene, ___ shows that ___ because ___."
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write a short paragraph connecting two of their chosen squares to a single theme and explain how the characters' choices develop that message.
- Estimated time: about 75 minutes for a student to complete four options thoughtfully, including gathering evidence.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as an independent culminating activity after finishing the novel, with roughly 60 to 90 minutes of work time spread over one or two class periods.
- Discussion question: Which character changed the most over the course of the story, and what moment shows that change best?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-select a few quotes or page references for each square so students can locate evidence quickly, and offer a sentence frame such as "In this scene, ___ shows that ___ because ___."
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write a short paragraph connecting two of their chosen squares to a single theme and explain how the characters' choices develop that message.
- Estimated time: about 75 minutes for a student to complete four options thoughtfully, including gathering evidence.
Bud, Not Buddy Choice Board for Grade 6
An end-of-novel choice board for 6th graders reading Bud, Not Buddy, where students complete any four independent options that build character analysis and theme development. Each choice requires at least two pieces of textual evidence, such as quotes, scenes, or specific details, so students practice supporting claims with the text.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free