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Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate Novel Study Extension Activities
his product includes engaging extension activities that require students to delve deeper into Katherine Applegate’s novel, “Home of the Brave.” The included activities were designed to promote higher-level thinking skills in addition to providing more in-depth class and peer discussions and writing experiences. Printable PDF and Google Slides (digital) versions are included!
These activities are designed to promote and support higher-level thinking skills and focus on more abstract reading concepts such as theme, symbolism, perspective, character analysis, and more.
This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions of the following acrivities:
Overcoming Obstacles
Character Change
Character Perspective
Character Summary
Compare & Contrast Characters
Compare & Contrast Settings
Visualizing
The Perfect Playlist - design a soundtrack for the story, which includes creating a playlist of FOUR songs that represent four BIG IDEAS
Kek on the 'Gram - create an Instagram post for one of the events in the story.
4-Quote Connections
Quote Pair Up
Important Quotes
Inspirational Quote
70 Quote Cards
Theme Analysis - Includes the following themes: Holding onto Hope, Importance of Family and Friends; Languages and Communication; and Assimilation & Change.
Determine the Theme
Symbolism Activity (ANSWER KEY included)
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A Night Divided Novel Study Theme and Symbolism Extension Activities
This product includes engaging extension activities that require students to take a deeper look into the novel, “A Night Divided.” These activities are designed to promote and support higher-level thinking skills and focus on more abstract reading concepts such as theme, symbolism, perspective, and figurative language. Printable PDF and Google Slides & Forms (digital) versions are included!
The activities included in this resource lend themselves to more in-depth class and peer discussions. Students will respond to open-ended questions with short answers, textual evidence, the creation of images, and more. Most questions require that students provide textual evidence to support their thinking and challenge them to provide their opinions and/or perspectives.
**This resource includes both printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions for the following activities:
Figurative Language Notes Handouts
Figuring Out Figurative Language Activities (INCLUDES ANSWER KEY)
Theme Study
Symbolism Analysis (INCLUDES ANSWER KEY)
5 Quote Connections
6 Quote Activities – 60 quote cards are included
Hoodie & Design Perspective
Meaning & Image
2- Quote Pair Up
Important Quotes
Inspirational Quote
60 Quote Cards
Bonus Activities
The Perfect Playlist - Students will design a soundtrack with a playlist to represent big ideas found within the story.
Gerta on the ‘Gram – Students create an Instagram post of one of the events from the story.**
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Theme & Author's Purpose Reading Task Cards
This task card set is ideal for reviewing and practicing specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 20 reading task cards that focus primarily on THEME and AUTHOR’S PURPOSE. These task cards vary in reading levels and difficulty and can be used in 3rd–6th grades. Both fiction and nonfiction texts are included.
Each card contains a short passage, a mix of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and/or graphic organizers to fill in. Task cards are half a page and should be printed double-sided, with the passage on one side and the tasks (questions) on the back. Student response sheets are included if you don’t want students to write on the actual task cards.
This Resource Includes:
10 - Theme Task Cards
Theme Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Theme Answer Key
10 - Author’s Purpose Task Cards
Author’s Purpose Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Author’s Purpose Answer Key
Ways to use Task Cards:
Reviewing specific reading skills
Test prep
Small group instruction
Literacy centers / stations
Partner work
Intervention groups
Around the room activity where the students rotate around the room answering questions
Daily test prep review by projecting or printing one card a day
Bell ringers
Warm-up activity
Mini-lesson extension
Exit tickets
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Figurative Language, Poetry, & Imagery Task Cards
This figurative language, imagery, and poetry task card set is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 30 reading task cards that focus primarily on FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, IMAGERY, and POETRY. These task cards vary in reading levels and difficulty and can be used in 3rd–6th grades. Both fiction and nonfiction texts are included.
Each card contains a short passage, a mix of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and/or graphic organizers to fill in. Task cards are half a page and should be printed double-sided, with the passage on one side and the tasks (questions) on the back. Student response sheets are included if you don’t want students to write on the actual task cards.
This Resource Includes:
10 - Figurative Language Task Cards
Figurative Language Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Figurative Language Answer Key
10 - Poetry Task Cards
Poetry Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Poetry Answer Key
10 - Imagery Task Cards
Imagery Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Imagery Answer Key
Ways to use Task Cards:
Reviewing specific reading skills
Test prep
Small group instruction
Literacy centers / stations
Partner work
Intervention groups
Around the room activity where the students rotate around the room answering questions
Daily test prep review by projecting or printing one card a day
Bell ringers
Warm-up activity
Mini-lesson extension
Exit tickets
Bundle
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Reading Comprehension Task Cards MINI BUNDLE #1
This MINI task card BUNDLE is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 120 reading task cards that focus primarily on PLOT, SETTING, SEQUENCE, SUMMARY, MAKING INFERENCES, MAKING PREDICTIONS, CONFLICT & RESOLUTION, MAIN IDEA, CENTRAL IDEA, SUPPORTING DETAILS, CHARACTER, and POINT OF VIEW.
These task cards vary in reading levels and difficulty and can be used in 3rd–6th grades. Both fiction and nonfiction texts are included.
Each card contains a short passage, a mix of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and/or graphic organizers to fill in. Task cards are half a page and should be printed double-sided, with the passage on one side and the tasks (questions) on the back. Student response sheets are included if you don’t want students to write on the actual task cards.
This Resource Includes Task Cards for the Following Skills:
MAIN IDEA
CENTRAL IDEA
SUPPORTING DETAILS
PLOT
SETTING
SEQUENCE
SUMMARY
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
CHARACTER
POINT OF VIEW
MAKING INFERENCES
MAKING PREDICTIONS
Each Task Card Set Includes:
10 or more Task Cards with questions and/or graphic organizers
Student Response Sheet
Answer Key
Ways to use Task Cards:
Reviewing specific reading skills
Test prep
Small group instruction
Literacy centers / stations
Partner work
Intervention groups
Around the room activity where the students rotate around the room answering questions
Daily test prep review by projecting or printing one card a day
Bell ringers
Warm-up activity
Mini-lesson extension
Exit tickets
10 or more Task Cards with questions and/or graphic organizers
Student Response Sheet
Answer Key
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Honey... Honey... Lion! by Jan Brett Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Honey… Honey… Lion! by Jan Brett.
With 37 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare and contrast, make predictions, inferences, and connections, answer questions that require them to think within and beyond the text, and so much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
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Brontorina! by James Howe Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Brontorina by James Howe.
With 33 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think within and beyond the text, and so much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
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Miss Nelson is Missing Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Missing is Missing by James Marshall.
With 34 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, sequence story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Sequencing
Summary
Recalling events in Chronological Order
Story Event Sort
Problem & Solution
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Character Inside & Out
Character Feelings
Character Traits
Character Change
Students & Teachers
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting the Scene
Author’s Message
Theme
Details Detective
Thinking About the Text
Thinking Beyond the Text
Miss Swamp Seems Suspicious
Before & After
Secret Swap
Wait… There’s More!
Crossword Puzzle (answer key included)
Missing Poster
Book Review
Compare & Contrast
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The Gardener Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the read-aloud book The Gardener by Sarah Stewart.
With 32 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, sequence story events, compare & contrast, identify problems & solutions, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
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Galimoto by Karen Williams Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Galimoto! by Karen Lynn Williams.
With 35 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think within and beyond the text, and so much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
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Sam and the Lucky Money Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Sam and the Lucky Money by Karen Chinn.
With 33 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate illustrations, identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
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Black History Biography Brochure Research Project
Engage your upper elementary students with a meaningful research project that celebrates the contributions of black individuals throughout history.
This biography research product includes 84 influential leaders from various fields, making it easy for students to find someone who interests them. The printable and digital options, along with a wide range of influential individuals to choose from, make it easy for students to explore the lives of the legendary black leaders who have shaped history.
Printable and Digital Versions: Both printable and digital versions are included for flexible use in the classroom or virtual learning environments.
Includes 84 people covering a diverse range of influential leaders, including:
Artists, Writers, & Entertainers
Athletes
Civil Rights Activists
Political & Government Leaders
Scientists, Inventors, Innovators, & Trailblazers
Inside the Brochure:
Cover: Name & image of the leader
Section 1: Early Life: Birthdate, birthplace, childhood, education, achievements.
Section 2: Influences: Interests, hobbies, inspirations, and influential people or events.
Section 3: Perseverance: Challenges faced, how they overcame them, and character traits.
Section 4: Contributions: Most memorable accomplishment, impact on society, lasting legacy.
Section 5: Timeline: Five major life events summarized and a powerful quote.
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Borreguita and the Coyote Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Borreguita and the Coyote by Verna Aardema.
With 35 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Elements of a Trickster Tale Anchor Chart or Notes Handout
Making Predictions
Elements of a Trickster Tale
Trickster Tale Tidbits
Story Elements
Sequencing
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Summary
Story Event Sort
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Cause & Effect (simplified cut-and-paste)
Cause & Effect (cut-and-paste)
Cause & Effect (write answers in the boxes)
Author’s Message
Character Inside & Out (Borreguita)
Character Inside & Out (Coyote)
Character Feelings (Borreguita)
Character Feelings (Coyote)
Character Development (Borreguita)
Character Development (Coyote)
Character Change (Borreguita)
Character Change (Coyote)
Character Acrostic Poem (Borreguita
Character Acrostic Poem (Coyote)
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Setting the Scene
Theme
Thinking About the Text
3-2-1
Word Search Puzzle
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
All About Mexico Research Project
Bundle
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Hispanic Heritage Book Companion Activities BUNDLE
Looking for engaging and meaningful read-aloud activities to pair with amazing picture books or to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? This 6-Book BUNDLE of Interactive Read-Aloud Picture Book Companions is just what you need! You will get TONS of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you the valuable time you already don’t have to spare.
By purchasing this BUNDLE of all 6 Hispanic Heritage Month book companions, you are saving 20% off the individual price of each product!
This BUNDLE includes 97 no-prep activities. The included reading activities are best for students in 2nd–5th grades and focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!
Students will dig into characterization, identify story elements, determine theme, sequence events from the story, identify descriptive language, practice reading the text and illustrations, determine how the setting affects the plot and character development, find meaning and illustrate figurative language, investigate and analyze symbolism within the illustrations, and so much more!
The included activities were designed to encourage students to use higher-level thinking skills, require them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to provide their own opinions and/or perspectives.
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"Zane and the Hurricane" Reader Response Activities
This reader response product is a supplemental resource for the novel “Zane and the Hurricane” by Rodman Philbrick. The reader response questions, organized into chapters, are intended to challenge students to use higher-level thinking skills and lend themselves to in-depth class or peer discussions. The questions require students to provide textual evidence to support their responses and/or express their opinions or perspectives. The graphic organizers provided in this product can be utilized in a variety of ways to differentiate based on your students’ academic abilities and needs.
This resource includes:
**Reader Response Journal
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Cover sheet
Open ended questions for all chapters
character analysis graphic organizer
character change graphic organizer
character summary graphic organizer
sensory language chart (color and B&W)
ANSWER KEY
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"Zane and the Hurricane" Quiz for Chapters 1 - 10
This resource is a multiple choice test for chapters 1-10. It contains higher level questioning to check for understanding after reading chapters 1-10 of the novel,* Zane and the Hurricane,* by Rodman Philbrick.
This resource assesses:
author’s craft
figurative language
elements of plot
symbolism
theme
foreshadowing
character development
drawing conclusions
inferencing
text evidence
literary devices
INCLUDES ANSWER KEY
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"Zane and the Hurricane" Figurative Language Activities
Figurative language generates emotion, sets the tone and mood, and reflects subtle connotation nuances. These are crucial cues that assist readers in making inferences and comprehending the author’s purpose. Students should be aware of this type of language. This figurative language study provides an abundance of figurative language examples from the novel, Zane and the Hurricane, by Rodman Philbrick, that students can analyze.
This resource includes the following:
Figurative Language Posters (definition, why authors use it, examples, & non-examples) Includes: Simile, Hyperbole, Personification, Metaphor, Idiom
How Do You Figure? - Figurative Language Practice Sheets: Students read short passages from the novel that contain figurative language. Then, underline the figurative language used, determine the meaning, and explain why the author included it.
Finding Figurative Language Charts: As students read the novel, they fill out the chart with examples of figurative language they come across while reading. Students should provide the quote from the text, page numbers, type of figurative language used, meaning, and why the author included it. The figurative language chart is not specific to this particular novel and can be used with any text.
ANSWER KEYS - How Do You Figure? Practice Sheets
*Note: There are several examples for each chapter. There may be more than you have time for students to complete. If this is the case, you can split up the examples and have students work on different examples, assign them as homework, use some as practice sheets and others as assessments, etc.
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"Zane and the Hurricane" Vocabulary Activities
Vocabulary knowledge is a direct link to reading comprehension. This vocabulary study provides vocabulary activities for words that appear in the novel Zane and the Hurricane by Rodman Philbrick.
This resource includes:
Vocabulary Study
Chapters 1-5: match word to definition & fill in the blank sentences
Chapter 6-10: crossword puzzle
Chapters 11–15: Use the context clues in quotes from the story to determine word meanings, then draw pictures to represent each word.
Chapters 16-20: determine which word does not relate to the others and then explain how the remaining words are related
Chapters 21-25: The task varies for each word (e.g. antonyms, synonyms, complete the sentences, name something, etc.)
Chapters 26-end: crossword puzzle
6 Vocabulary Quizzes
ANSWER KEYS
Examples of the vocabulary activities included are listed below.
define the word
antonyms / synonyms
fill in the blank sentences
categorize words that are similar
write sentences using the word
Crossword puzzles
multiple choice - choose the correct definition
The vocabulary words in the word banks appear within the range of chapters listed at the top of each vocabulary sheet.
Please keep in mind that this product is not meant to take the place of formal vocabulary instruction. It’s a tool that can help you target vocabulary instruction, check for understanding of previously taught vocabulary, and practice vocabulary knowledge in a variety of ways.
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"Zane and the Hurricane" Quiz for Chapters 11 - 20
This resource is a multiple choice test for chapters 11-20. It contains higher level questioning to check for understanding after reading chapters 11-20 of the novel,* Zane and the Hurricane,* by Rodman Philbrick.
This resource assesses:
author’s craft
figurative language
elements of plot
symbolism
theme
foreshadowing
character development
drawing conclusions
inferencing
text evidence
literary devices
INCLUDES ANSWER KEY
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"Zane and the Hurricane" Quiz for Chapters 21 - 30
This resource is a multiple choice test for chapters 21-30. It contains higher level questioning to check for understanding after reading chapters 21-30 of the novel,* Zane and the Hurricane,* by Rodman Philbrick.
This resource assesses:
author’s craft
figurative language
elements of plot
symbolism
theme
foreshadowing
character development
drawing conclusions
inferencing
text evidence
literary devices
INCLUDES ANSWER KEY