~ Eve of the Emperor Penguin literature unit can be used with a guided reading group or as a whole class novel study. ~ Questions use higher level thinking skills. Fact sheets are included. Students can research Antarctica and penguins prior to reading the book. ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit can last from a week to two weeks depending on how often I meet with the group. ~ Eve of the Emperor Penguin is an AR level 3.7 book.