This literature-based language arts unit uses The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois to engage students in grades 1–8 with reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking. The open-and-go format provides age-appropriate assignments that support literacy development through high-quality literature.
What’s Included:
Structured lessons built around The Twenty-One Balloons
Tiered assignments to support students across a range of elementary and middle grade levels (grades 1–8)
Vocabulary development, oral and written narration, copywork, and dictation
Visual tools like the Four-Square Story Chart to support comprehension
Optional creative extension ideas that encourage deeper exploration
Printable student pages available in both print and cursive
Why It Works:
Integrates reading, writing, and thinking in one cohesive resource
Supports multiple grade levels with differentiated assignments
Encourages meaningful engagement with literature and language
Required resource: The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois
