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Holes Project-Based Novel Study – Differentiated Mini Unit – Grades 3-9+
$6.00
A hands-on, differentiated novel study for Louis Sachar’s Holes that connects the story to real desert science, American history, and literary craft. Built for grades 3 through 9, with separate question sets and activities for every grade band. Works in a single afternoon or across a full week.
Page count: 32 pages
Highlights
- Grade
- Family Style, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, High School (9-12)
- Homeschool Style
- Any Styles, Family Style, Charlotte Mason, Classical & Traditional, Eclectic, Montessori, Online, Virtual, & Subscription, Unit Study, Unschooling
- Parent Involvement
- Collaborative (Parent Guided), Self-Led for Students
- Product Format
- Digital Download
- Resource Type
- Supplemental
- Worldview
- Neutral Worldview
Description
This mini unit turns the book Holes by Louis Sachar into an experience they will not forget and brings fiction to real life application.
What You Get
5 ready-to-use components:
- A hands-on timeline activity that unlocks how Sachar built three stories into one
- A desert survival science investigation tied to real Texas ecology
- A STEM lab using household materials only
- Discussion questions written separately for grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9+
- A complete teacher guide with answer key and four rubrics
Who This Is For
Works equally well for:
- Homeschool families and co-ops
- Classroom teachers
- Studies with mixed grade levels
- Book clubs and enrichment programs
- After-school and summer reading programs
Every activity is differentiated by grade band from the inside out, not just harder vocabulary bolted on at the end.
What Students Actually Do
They build. They investigate. They defend a position based on what they’ve learned.
They also do math with onions, which sounds strange until they see the results.
Timeline Options
- One afternoon: Core activity plus discussion
- One week: Full unit with STEM lab and enrichment
- Unit integration: Pair with American History, Texas History, or Environmental Science
Connections Across Subjects
| Subject | Skills |
|---|---|
| Literature | Narrative structure, irony, symbolism |
| History | 1880s Texas, juvenile justice |
| Science | Desert ecology, evaporation, water scarcity |
| Math | Rate calculations, measurement, data analysis |
Grade Guidance
Recommended ages 8 to 15, grades 3 through 9.
32 pages. Instant download. Print-friendly.
For single household or single classroom use. Copyright 2026 Kara Carrero, EGP Media and Press, LLC.
Additional information
| Grade | Family Style, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, High School (9-12) |
|---|---|
| Homeschool Style | Any Styles, Family Style, Charlotte Mason, Classical & Traditional, Eclectic, Montessori, Online, Virtual, & Subscription, Unit Study, Unschooling |
| Parent Involvement | |
| Product Format | |
| Resource Type | |
| Worldview |
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- Store Name: EGP Media and Press
- Vendor: EGP Media and Press
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