English Language Arts3-5
The City of Ember Novel Study
By Courtney H.
This 5-page packet supports a novel study of The City of Ember for 5th graders. It includes comprehension questions and vocabulary-building activities to deepen understanding of the text.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a supplement to reading The City of Ember, perhaps as a 30-minute daily activity.
- Discussion question: What are the biggest challenges Lina and Doon face in the story?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for the comprehension questions.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on the historical context of dystopian literature.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes per section.
English Language Arts3-5
The City of Ember Novel Study
By Courtney H.
This 5-page packet supports a novel study of The City of Ember for 5th graders. It includes comprehension questions and vocabulary-building activities to deepen understanding of the text.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a supplement to reading The City of Ember, perhaps as a 30-minute daily activity.
- Discussion question: What are the biggest challenges Lina and Doon face in the story?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for the comprehension questions.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on the historical context of dystopian literature.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes per section.