Bring character analysis and comprehension together with A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. This engaging Rooted in Reading unit helps students explore character traits, summarize important events, and better understand how characters drive a story.

Through interactive lessons and meaningful discussions, students will strengthen comprehension skills while building vocabulary and grammar knowledge.

Skills Covered

Reading Comprehension

• Characters
• Describing Characters
• Writing a Summary

Vocabulary

• fret
• vanish
• relieved
• distraction
• contagious
• ointment

Grammar

• ABC Order

This week-long resource includes 5 days of comprehensive lesson plans featuring comprehension instruction, vocabulary activities, mentor sentence lessons, assessments, anchor charts, and an original nonfiction reader titled Germs, Germs Go Away! Students will respond to text through writing, discussion, and engaging hands-on activities designed to deepen understanding.