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Introducing an exciting novel study based on The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly!
Novel studies are printable companion workbooks to popular books that you can borrow at your local library. They add to a student’s experience of reading a book by providing thought-provoking discussion questions and writing prompts, engaging enrichment activities, and opportunities to build vocabulary.
This novel study is a companion to The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly and can be printed right at home!
What the book is about:
It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever—except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his sixteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.
It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Michael, however, Ridge isn’t where he belongs. When Ridge reveals that he’s the world’s first time traveler, Michael and Gibby are stunned but curious. As Ridge immerses himself in 1999—fascinated by microwaves, basketballs, and malls—Michael discovers that his new friend has a book that outlines the events of the next twenty years, and his curiosity morphs into something else: focused determination. Michael wants—no, needs—to get his hands on that book. How else can he prepare for the future? But how far is he willing to go to get it?
Why you’ll ❤️ our novel studies:
You’ll love our novel studies because they:
Foster an authentic love of books and help create life-long readers.
Enable kids to see themselves and the diversity of the world in what they read by centering books written by Black and other authors of color.
Build vocabulary and help students develop other important language arts skills.
Provide fun and educational activities that complement an amazing book and deepen understanding of the story.
Develop critical thinking skills by pushing students to analyze themes and issues presented in the book.
Spark important discussions and allow students to express their perspectives.
Strengthen writing skills through extensive practice.
Provide multimedia enrichment to engage students and extend learning.
Supplement what kids are learning at school or in their homeschool curriculum.
Were developed by a certified teacher and are AI-free.
Plus, our novel studies are easy-to-use, digital resources that can be printed right at home 📚.
We also give 25% of each purchase to mutual aid 🫶🏾.
Please note that the physical book is not included in this purchase. It can be borrowed for free from your local library or the Libby App.
Digital purchase of this unit is copyright limited to students in one household or classroom.