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A free classroom kit for teaching Serenade of the Sasquatch in grades 6–8, paced for a three-to-five-week unit. Every file is an editable Word document, so you can adapt it for your students, and pages may be copied for classroom use. No signup required.

The easiest way to get everything is to download the complete kit below. It’s one zip file with all seven documents inside. Questions, or want to book a visit? Please use the Contact page.

What’s in the Kit

Only need one piece? Every document is also available on its own.

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Classroom Kit Overview (Word)
What’s in the kit, how the pieces fit together, and a six-step plan for getting started.

Teacher’s Guide (Word)
Learning objectives, pacing, and section-by-section teaching notes with answer keys, mini-lessons, content notes, and a Common Core standards chart.

For Students

Student Field Journal (Word)
One entry for each of the six reading sections: vocabulary, reading questions, writing prompts, and research tools.

Assessment Packet (Word)
Six one-page section quizzes, plus a final project with five choices and one rubric. Answer keys are in the Teacher’s Guide.

For Families

Family Letter (Word)
A one-page introduction to the book, a gentle content heads-up, and dinner-table questions. Add your own details before sending it home.

If You Book an Author Visit

Author and Series One-Sheet (Word)
About Rachael, the Chorus Chronicles series, school visit options, and how to order books.

Signed Book Order Form (Word)
A take-home form for families to pre-order signed copies before a visit.