This 24-page novel study for From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks is built for grades 4–7. The novel handles wrongful conviction, family secrets, and a summer bakery internship all at once, and this study takes each of those threads seriously without turning any of them into a lecture.
Includes:
Summary and noteworthy facts, including the 2020 Cybils Award and the 2021 Edgar Award nomination
Discussion questions where reasonable readers can land in different places and defend it
Essay and short answer questions
Book-specific tips for adults sharing From the Desk of Zoe Washington with learners
Story structure basics with fill-in-the-blank sheets
Literary devices with definitions, practice, and an answer key
Fifteen creative activities, including Handed Down, Two Headlines, and Set Free, plus letter writing, family interviews, guided research, and reflection tasks built on the novel's specifics—and Going Viral, Text Me Back, Change the Genre, A Different Perspective, Reflection, and two advice columns
Please note: Book text is not included—please find From the Desk of Zoe Washington at your local library or bookstore.
From the Desk of Zoe Washington is written by Janae Marks and published by Katherine Tegen Books.
This 24-page novel study for From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks is built for grades 4–7. The novel handles wrongful conviction, family secrets, and a summer bakery internship all at once, and this study takes each of those threads seriously without turning any of them into a lecture.
Includes:
Summary and noteworthy facts, including the 2020 Cybils Award and the 2021 Edgar Award nomination
Discussion questions where reasonable readers can land in different places and defend it
Essay and short answer questions
Book-specific tips for adults sharing From the Desk of Zoe Washington with learners
Story structure basics with fill-in-the-blank sheets
Literary devices with definitions, practice, and an answer key
Fifteen creative activities, including Handed Down, Two Headlines, and Set Free, plus letter writing, family interviews, guided research, and reflection tasks built on the novel's specifics—and Going Viral, Text Me Back, Change the Genre, A Different Perspective, Reflection, and two advice columns
Please note: Book text is not included—please find From the Desk of Zoe Washington at your local library or bookstore.
From the Desk of Zoe Washington is written by Janae Marks and published by Katherine Tegen Books.
