Charlie's parents and grandparents, along with their bed, have been loaded into Willy Wonka's great glass elevator in order to go to the Chocolate factory. After reading this amazing novel by Roald Dahl, the students will recap information on the settings, characters, plot and theme. They will describe a text-to-self connection that they have made while reading the novel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. Students will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary words and draw a picture of the glass elevator going into orbit around the earth. Use as an assessment tool too! Total Pages 7

Have you ever read a book or a novel with your students and then wanted to do a movie comparison? There are many books and novels that have been made into movies. For example, Holes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more. This resource will be a great way for your students to do a novel/movie comparison. Included are two versions of jot note sheets, a Venn diagram sheet and a drawing sheet for those students that have difficulty with writing a comparison. Also contains a 2 page movie review! To assist the teacher in selecting books to make movie comparisons, the package also includes 23 titles of children's books/novels that were made into movies. Book/novel grade interest levels are also included. Total Pages 10

A great way to introduce or conclude the novel, WONDER, by R. J. Palacio. A novel about a boy that deals with an agonizing journey from the safe solitude of home schooling to the difficulties of public school, because of his differences. Students will be able to review 80 vocabulary words using the 2 word searches (answers included). Students will also get the opportunity to sort the vocabulary words in the proper parts of speech boxes, as well as write sentences using the vocabulary words found in the word searches. Total Pages 7

We All Fall Down by Eric Walters is a novel about a Grade 9 boy who goes to "job shadow" his dad at the World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001. Then the unexpected happens... This culminating activity is a creative way to have the students summarize the novel. It contains definitions of each part of a story, setting, characters, plot, etc. Once completed it becomes a great assessment tool as well! Students will write about the importance of the title, recall the setting, plot and describe the characters. Sentences will be written using some of the vocabulary words. They will write about one of the many themes found in the novel, and also write about making connections, text-to-self and text-to-world. You have the flexibility to use each page of this resource at the same time or at different times of your novel study, depending what your lesson focus is. For example, if you are discussing settings and characters, just use page 1, and so on. As an alternative, you can cut out each section/part of the resource and mount it on cardstock to use in Language centers, Literature Circles or completed Mobiles. Great for Special Ed. and ESL students too, as it is easy to follow with definitions of each part of a story, setting, characters, plot, etc. Total Pages 5

THE GIVER (by Lois Lowry) Vocabulary Pack includes: -a word search (answers included) -a vocabulary sentence writing sheet -a word sort sheet to be used with the word search vocabulary words (could be used to review parts of speech or as a grammar quiz) -a vocabulary match (answers included) that could be used as a quiz Pgs. 7

A great way to get to know your students any time of the year! It contains: -3 sheets that students can fill in with pictures and or words. The completed sheets will give you some information about each student. It will also allow the students to get to know one another. -a "Me" diamante where students can use adjectives and verbs to describe themselves as well as a "student". -"About Me" acrostic, once completed can be used as a "guess who" game, where students have to guess which poem belongs to who. -"Get to Know a Classmate" 2 page activity -"My Favo(u)rites" 2 page activity Once all activities are completed, put up on your classroom walls, or combine to make a small booklet. Great for ESL, ELL and Special Ed. ***Includes U.S. version sheets as well! Total Pages 14

A creative way to have the students summarize the novel, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. Students will write about the importance of the title, recall the setting and the plot. They will write about one of the many themes found in the novel, and write character sketches for two of the main characters. Students will also write the parts of speech and meanings for some of the vocabulary words found in the novel, as well as write complete sentences. They will have the opportunity to give their opinion on the ending of the novel and predict what will happen to Bud after the novel. A great assessment tool as well! 6 pages.

The One and Only Ivan is a children's book by Katherine Applegate. Before, during or after reading the novel, have the students work on this word search that contains 50 vocabulary words. (Answer sheet included.) A sentence writing sheet is also included where the students can write sentences using some of the vocabulary words found in the word search. There is also a word sort sheet where students can review parts of speech while using the 50 vocabulary words. BONUS: 20 vocabulary word match sheet with answers! Total Pages 7

This 4 page culminating activity is a creative way for the students to recap their knowledge and understanding of the novel, THE GIVER by Lois Lowry. Students will be able to give you information on the settings, characters, plot and write parts of speech and meanings for some of the vocabulary words. They will also have the opportunity to write about one of the themes found in the novel, and write a character sketch. Pgs. 5

"WHAT WOULD YOU DO?", an activity that you could use with your students any time of the year. In this activity, students will answer specific questions that deal with the "bullying" theme. Could be used as a role playing exercise too! Students will then write a paragraph using the ideas they came up with when answering the questions. Contains vocabulary words that students could use to assist them in their paragraph writing. Once the writing section has been completed, students will create an anti-bullying poster. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Prints well in grayscale setting too! Great as a media assessment tool! Total Pages 5

A 3 in 1 handy resource for the most common lines in Geometry, parallel, perpendicular and intersecting! Printer Friendly! Includes a handout in color and b/w, with all 3 definitions and illustrations of the lines. Handout could be kept in student's notebooks to remind them of the definitions. Also included are 3 mini posters of the 3 lines, parallel, perpendicular and intersecting, to put up in your classroom! Total Pages-6

Peacemaking begins with each one of us. This activity will bring awareness to the students that something as little as a disagreement in the school yard, could result in negative feelings between two or more people. Students will also realize, that they can become peacemakers in their own school. Includes a procedural writing page as well as a comic strip template page. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Prints well in grayscale setting too! Total Pages 6

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a children's novel written by Roald Dahl. At night, Mr. Fox steals chickens, ducks, and turkeys from three mean and wealthy farmers. The farmers try to get back at him, however, Mr. Fox outwits them. Use the vocabulary match sheets before or after reading the specific chapters. Included are 4 vocabulary match sheets (answer sheets included). -Chapters 1-4 -Chapters 5-9 -Chapters 10-13 -Chapters 14-18 After completing each match sheet, students can write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. Sentence Sheet included. Use the "Word Sort" sheet to review parts of speech with your students. After completing the match sheet, students will place each vocabulary word in the correct part of speech box. A great assessment tool! Total Pages 11

The Tale of Despereaux, the Newbery Medal-winning fairy tale by Kate DiCamillo, is a story about the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling. He sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess. Use this fun resource to culminate the novel and use it as an assessment tool as well! Your students will describe the main setting using adjectives, as well as give details about the main character. Students will have the opportunity to describe the plot and write about one of the main themes found in the novel (Light/Dark, Forgiveness, Honesty, and Pride/Self-Esteem. They will also find definitions and write sentences for some vocabulary words. There is a design component as well. Students will design a "Bookmark" using one of the 4 sections of the book as their inspiration. Total Pages 5

What do you think about when you hear the words "Remembrance Day"? Ask your students this very thought provoking question and see what they come up with. Answers could be displayed on the Poppy sheet. Also included is an "adjective" acrostic, where students list adjectives to describe Remembrance Day. A bonus adjective sheet is included to assist the students in completing the acrostic. A sentence writing sheet is also included, where students write sentences using Remembrance Day vocabulary words. Tip: Photocopy sheets in black and white and have students color them once they have completed the writing. Total Pages 5

Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner, is a novel about a very determined boy named Willy. He enters a dog sled race in order to win $500 to pay back the taxes on his grandfather's farm. Use these creative activities as a quick assessment after completing the novel Stone Fox with your students. The students will have the opportunity to recap the necessary parts of the novel, setting, characters, plot and themes. Students will also write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. A "what if" section will have the students thinking about other scenarios that could have taken place in the novel. They will also analyze the novel title and have the opportunity to give the novel a new title and cover. Total Pages 5

The Needs and Wants activity is a great way for your students to learn the difference between "a need and a want"! The resource includes 2 sheets that could be used as posters while teaching the lesson. It also includes a sheet with pictures that students will cut out and paste on the appropriate sheet, depending if it is a need or a want. Also included is a sheet with words of the same items as the picture sheet. You have the option to have the students cut and paste the pictures or the words or both together. A great way to differentiate the activity among your students! Picture sheet comes in color and grey scale. Great for Special Ed./ESL, ELL students. Total Pages 8

REFUGEE, By Alan Gratz, is a captivating novel of 3 children and their families, who, in different decades and in different continents, flee their homelands searching for safety and freedom. The activities include templates for summarizing the settings, characters, plots and themes. Also included are activities for writing a “book teaser”, comparing characters, creating a bookmark, character acrostic templates and vocabulary search/sentence writing. 13 Pages.

"Wonder", a children's novel by R.J. Pallacio's, is about a boy that deals with an agonizing journey from the safe solitude of home schooling to the difficulties of public school, because of his differences. Use these 3 vocabulary match activities (answers included) after each part of the book. Vocabulary Match 1 for part 1, and so on. Great for a quick assessment tool as well! Total Pages 7

This culminating package contains fun activities that the students will enjoy working on. A great way to evaluate the students once they have completed reading the novel, Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt. The 4 pages contain questions on the settings, characters, plot, themes and symbols. Vocabulary words will be researched and students will have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. There is also a page to design a new novel cover as well as come up with a new novel name. Also included are: -acrostic template -characters' traits sheet -crossword puzzle with answers -crossword vocabulary list Total Pages 11