Students will be on the edge of their seats as they learn about the truth and the myths surrounding the Titanic in this engaging and informative resource based on the History Smashers series. This multi-sensory resource features over 150 pages of educational fun, including vocabulary worksheets, book comprehension questions, writing activities, interactive games, beginning research papers, and a fun interactive, hands-on activity to create the story elements out of clay. Perfect for kids of multiple ages and abilities.

This resource is:

• Low prep- just print and go!

• Perfect for a homeschooling unit study

• Easy for a sub to use

• Perfect to build independence and confidence

• Excellent for kids with dyslexia, dysgraphia, autism, or remedial writers without feeling baby-ish

• High interest and developmentally appropriate for kids of multiple ages and abilities!

Included inside this resource you will find:

• Over 150 pages

• 12 pages of vocabulary matches- Over 100 vocabulary words from the book!

• 10 pages of book comprehension questions in a fun roll and respond format-- covering questions about the book, facts, technical aspects such as the author and illustrator, and so much more.

• 39 pages of fine motor clay fun telling the story of the Titanic. Help students understand the story and the facts of this historical event by engaging in this interactive event discussing important facts and information, spelling words, and creating pictures from the story.

• 3 engaging creative writing activities

• 3 beginning research papers covering famous names on the Titanic

• Create your own Titanic postcard- along with how to write a postcard anchor charts.

• Create 3 newspaper articles about the events of the Titanic

• Plus syllable count from words in the book, following instructions coloring map of the disaster, coloring sheets of the first, second and third class cabins, a Venn diagram comparing the book to the movie, printables such as asking questions, myth busters, before you read, chapter summary, a book review, and more!

• AND a fun board game Fact or Smash in which students will answer 80 questions from the book as they travel across the board and race to the lifeboat.

• Answer sheets included!

Small details make a big impact and help this resource stand out-- such as illustrations and drawings to help students better understand the story, tiles from the boat are used as elements, and multi-sensory activities are provided to help students learn and interact with history.

Plus the author and/or publisher gives permission for use of their book before a book companion is ever created by Backyard Academy. Ethics you can trust, resources you will enjoy.

A perfect alternative to baby-ish and boring writing and comprehension activities. Learning has never been easier!

This product can be used:

• As homework

• As a unit study

• With multiple ages and abilities

• As part of homeschool curriculum

• With subs

• As extension activities

• As a read-along with the book

• As bell ringers and for early finishers

• Over and over again, year after year!

See what other teachers are saying about products from Backyard Academy:

Nicky says "So much fun!"

Novels Over Basals says "My students love this for quiet time. It kept them engaged as they recentered themselves after lunch."

Allison says "... It's not easy motivating him to practice his writing but these worksheets did the trick!"

KC Tutoring says "Very engaging!"

Lori S. says "... Was able to use with a variety of ages!"

Questions? Please let me know! Please note that all resource are for classroom use only. Additionally, please note that this product is not affiliated with Minecraft or Mojang Studios in any way.

Created by a homeschooling mother of three, a Child Life Specialist, Early Childhood Intervention specialist, specialist in child development, and a kid lit author, Backyard Academy is dedicated to providing fun and educational resources for children of multiple developmental stages. Our approach is designed to fit kids of multiple ages and abilities. Whether your student(s) thrive in a bustling classroom or in a quiet homeschool environment (or anywhere in between!), our resources are designed to accommodate their individual style of learning. We believe in empowering every child to learn in a way that works best for them and reject the notion of a one-size-fits-all learning experience. Cookie cutters are awesome for cookies but have no place in education.