The Jumbies Trilogy Unit | Tracey Baptiste | Reading Comprehension, Folklore, and Writing Activities

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Engage students with this unit study for The Jumbies Trilogy by Tracey Baptiste. This resource explores folklore, identity, and character development through structured comprehension questions, writing prompts, and extension activities designed for middle and high school learners.

Engage students in rich literary analysis and cultural exploration with this unit study for The Jumbies Trilogy by Tracey Baptiste. This structured resource guides students through all three novels while building reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills.
 
Rooted in Caribbean folklore, this trilogy introduces students to themes of identity, courage, belonging, and the power of storytelling. Through Corinne La Mer’s journey, students will explore how myth, culture, and personal growth shape character development and conflict.
 
Designed for middle and high school learners, this unit breaks the trilogy into manageable sections so students can engage with each story while making connections across the series.
 
 
 
What’s Included:
Each book includes:
• 5 comprehension questions per section
• 1 reflection question per section
• “Understanding the Big Ideas” (across the trilogy)
• Writing prompt
• Extension activities
• Final project options
 
Skills Covered:
• Reading comprehension
• Theme analysis
• Character development
• Cultural analysis
• Critical thinking
• Written response
 
Perfect For:
• Middle school ELA
• Early high school ELA
• Homeschool instruction
• Literature units
• Cultural studies
 
This unit is designed to be flexible and easy to implement, whether teaching one book or the full trilogy.
 
Please note: The novels are not included. Students will need access to the trilogy.

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