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Black History Book Companion Activities BUNDLE
Looking for engaging and meaningful read-aloud activities to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., MLK Day, or Black History Month? This 4-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 4 Black History Month book companions, you are saving 20% off the individual price of each product!
This BUNDLE includes 125 no-prep activities. The included reading activities are best for students in 4th–6th 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
apply the elements of plot
discover cause & effect relationships
identify descriptive language
practice reading the text and illustrations
determine how the setting affects the plot and character development
determine meaning and illustrate figurative language
investigate and analyze symbolism within the illustrations
practice personification
and so much more!
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Women in Black History Book Companion BUNDLE
Raye Montague, who followed their dreams despite the world trying to hold them back. This BUNDLE includes 170 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities.
The included reading activities are best for students in 4th–6th 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!
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.
You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of 4 Women in Black History book companions!
Students will…
dig into characterization
identify story elements
determine theme
sequence events
apply the elements of plot
discover cause & effect relationships
identify descriptive language
practice reading the text and illustrations
determine how the setting affects the plot and character development
determine meaning and illustrate figurative language
investigate and analyze symbolism within illustrations
practice personification
learn and apply new vocabulary
make predictions, inferences, and connections
respond to writing prompts
and so much more!
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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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"The Girl With a Mind for Math" Book Companion
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Julia Finley Mosca’s book, The Girl With a Mind for Math: Raye Montague.
With 55 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability.
Students will investigate context clues, identify story elements, determine the theme, conduct research, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions and connections, find meaning in figurative language, respond to writing prompts, and much more! The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the engineer Raye Montague, pursuing a passion, demonstrating dedication, overcoming obstacles, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on Women’s History Month, women in STEM, Black History Month, influential people in history, or biographies. 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.
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Chasing Vermeer Novel Study S.T.E.A.M. Activities
Influenced by the novel* Chasing Vermeer,* the S.T.E.A.M.-based activities included in this product focus on the content areas of math and art. Students will investigate Vermeer’s paintings, learn about pentominoes, complete a pentomino challenge, engage in an artist study, and mimic their style of art. Finally, students will integrate art and math using what they learned about pentominoes in combination with their knowledge regarding Vermeer’s artistic style to create a pixel art masterpiece.
This Resource Includes:
Math
Crack Calder’s Code: Uncover Calder’s code by studying the art and patterns in the odd numbered chapters of Chasing Vermeer. (Includes Answer Key)
What Are Pentominoes?: An explanation of what pentominoes are, a guided pentomino challenge, pentominoes that can be cut out, on cardstock, and used as manipulatives.
Art
Investigating Vermeer’s Artwork: Using Vermeer’s art, students will analyze, compare and contrast, and use art to inspire poetry.
Artist Study, Henri Matisse: Students will watch a video introducing the artist and his artistic style. Picture books are suggested for a read aloud to get to know more about the artist and their work. For the activity component, students will create a Matisse inspired paper collage to represent an idea from the novel, Chasing Vermeer.
Math & Art Combined
Pixel Paintings: Students will synthesize what they have learned about Vermeer, his artistic style, and artwork in combination with their knowledge about pentominoes, to create a pixelated replica of one of Vermeer’s famous paintings.
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A Night Divided Novel Study Activities BUNDLE
This Novel Study BUNDLE has everything you need to engage your class in a novel study of A Night Divided, by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Students will respond to higher-level short-answer questions, deepen their vocabulary knowledge, analyze quotes, symbolism, figurative language, and theme. The activities included in this product require students to investigate literary elements (e.g., tone, mood, plot, setting, theme, point of view, conflict, etc.) as well as literary devices & techniques (e.g., flashbacks, foreshadowing, figurative language, imagery, etc.). Students will also make predictions, compare and contrast, summarize, look for patterns, analyze characters, make inferences, and much more! The activities in this novel study encourage students to critically engage with the text. If you purchase this bundle, BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE BONUS FILE. It contains a digital student response journal with all the activities from every response combined.
You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this A Night Divided Novel Study BUNDLE!
This resource includes both PDFs and Google Slides and Forms (digital) versions of the following activities:
Reader Response Questions: The reader response questions are divided up by chapters. Each chapter includes open-ended and short-answer comprehension questions with an answer key. This response packet can be used for whole group discussion / instruction, but it works great in literature circles, to hold group members accountable for reading and discussing the text. It can also be used as a homework assignment, for small group instruction, book clubs, etc.
Graphic Organizers: Character Analysis; Finding Figurative Language; Chain of Events; Problem & Solution; Visualization/Imagery
Vocabulary Study: This vocabulary study provides vocabulary activities and quizzes for words that appear in the novel.
Figurative Language Study: The figurative language study provides an abundance of figurative language examples from the novel that students can analyze. This resource includes figurative language posters (with definitions, why authors use them, examples, & non-examples) for simile, metaphor, personification, idiom, and hyperbole. Figurative language practice sheets are also included. 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.
Theme Study: The theme study includes student handouts for 6 different themes from the novel. Each handout includes questions for students to answer that relate to the theme.
Chapter Quizzes: 5 multiple choice and short answer quizzes for the following sections; ch. 1 – 9, ch. 10 – 19; ch. 20 – 28, ch. 29 – 37, ch. 38 – 47. ANSWER KEYS are included.
Essay Questions & Writing Prompts: Includes 11 essay questions and 10 writing prompts.
Symbolism Analysis: Students will analyze and identify various symbols and the use of symbolism in the book. This is a great activity to split the class into groups and have each group analyze a different symbol.
Quote Analysis: Includes 5 activities and 60 quote cards.
S.T.E.A.M. Activities: Influenced by the novel, A Night Divided, the five S.T.E.A.M.-based activities included in this product focus on the content areas of math, science, engineering, and art. Students will learn about historical events such as the Space Race, the Cold War, the Berlin Wall, and the work of artist Keith Haring, who used artistic expression to advocate for social justice.
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Chasing Vermeer Reader Response & Vocabulary Practice
As teachers, we want our students to engage with text in meaningful and purposeful ways, but we also need them to read independently to build up stamina. That’s where this Chasing Vermeer, novel unit, print and go reader response journal comes in handy!
This reader response journal is divided into sections by chapters. Each section includes vocabulary practice and short-answer comprehension questions. Not only can this literature response packet be used for whole-group discussion or instruction, but it also works great in literature circles to hold group members accountable for reading and discussing the text. It can also be used as a homework assignment, small group instruction, book clubs, etc.
This Resource Includes:
Teacher Information Sheet
Cover Sheet for Student Reader Response Journals
Pre-Reading Quote Analysis
Chapters 1 - 6: Vocabulary Practice
Chapters 1 - 6: Short Answer Comprehension Questions
Chapters 7 - 11: Vocabulary Practice
Chapters 7 - 11: Short Answer Comprehension Questions
Chapters 12 - 14: Vocabulary Practice
Chapters 12 - 14: Short Answer Comprehension Questions
Chapters 15 - 18: Vocabulary Practice
Chapters 15 - 18: Short Answer Comprehension Questions
Chapters 19 - 24: Vocabulary Practice
Chapters 19 - 24: Short Answer Comprehension Questions
Final Assessment: multiple choice and short answer
Answer Keys for ALL vocabulary, short answer chapter comprehension questions, and the final assessment
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Chasing Vermeer Comprehension Task Cards
Task cards are a great teaching tool that can be used in a variety of ways. This print-and-go resource is perfect for literature circles, book clubs, independent work, exit tickets, and/or small group instruction! These task cards are a great accompaniment for students reading the novel Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett.
This Resource Includes:
There’s a total of 76 cards in this task card set, plus additional blank cards for you to write in any prompts you’d like to add to the set.
60 - Chapter task cards
16 - Dig in & Discuss task cards - for higher-level thinking
47 - BONUS task cards - these are the same questions as in the reader response journal. Students can use the task cards to discuss in groups or partners and then record their answers in their journals.
Student recording Sheets (1 and 2 to a page)
How to Use Them:
Individual / Independent work
Extension activity for Fast Finishers
Paired / Partner / Group Work
Discussion prompts in Literature Circles / Book Clubs
Writing Prompts
Bell Ringer / Warm-Up Activities
Whole Group Discussion Starters
Entrance / Exit Tickets
Game Question Cards
Need More Specific Ideas?
Task cards can be cut, laminated and put onto large binder rings. Give each student, partner pair, or group a set of cards. You can divide up the cards or make multiple sets depending on how many task cards you want on each ring.
Keep the task cards loose and pass out the cards to students, pairs, or groups. You can differentiate the questions the students receive based on their levels.
Give students choices on which task cards they will complete. For example, pick 50 out of the 76 cards to complete by the end of the novel or have students complete the even or odd numbered cards.
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Chasing Vermeer Vocabulary Activities and Quizzes
Vocabulary knowledge is a direct link to reading comprehension. This vocabulary study provides vocabulary activities for words that appear in the novel Chasing Vermeer, by Blue Balliett.
This Resource Includes:
3 - Vocabulary Graphic Organizers - includes 3 different layouts (1, 2, or 4 on a page)
Investigating Words
I-define
Vocabulary Case File
7 - Student Vocabulary Activity Sheets
Chapters 1 - 6
Chapters 7 - 11
Chapters 12 - 14
Chapters 15 - 18
Chapters 19 - 24
Answer Keys
Examples of the vocabulary activities included:
define the word
antonyms / synonyms
fill in the blank sentences
respond to questions that include the vocabulary word
categorize words that are similar
write sentences using the word
There are 3 different graphic organizers that have students determine a mix of the following:
word
definition
write a sentence
draw a picture
draw an emoji
synonyms
antonyms
examples
non-examples
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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Chasing Vermeer Novel Study Activities
This novel study is a complete supplemental resource for Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet. The included activities focus on the genre of mystery, reader response questions, comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, character analysis, the elements of plot, and more! Graphic organizers are included, along with a clue tracker chart and mystery genre posters.
This Resource Includes:
Who Was Johannes Vermeer?: A short biography about Vermeer that includes reader response questions.*
Reader Response Journal: This reader response journal is divided into 5 sections by chapters. Each section includes 1-2 pages of vocabulary practice and 1-2 pages of short answer comprehension questions, and a 4 page final assessment that is mixed with multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Not only can this literature response packet be used for whole group discussion / instruction, but it works great in literature circles, to hold group members accountable for reading and discussing the text. It can also be used as a homework assignment, small group instruction, book clubs, etc.
Mystery Genre Resources - This section includes 2 mystery genre posters (2 color options) and a Clue Tracker to record clues or evidence regarding suspicious people or events from the novel.
Quote Analysis with response questions: a pre-reading activity
Elements of Plot: Graphic Organizer
Character Analysis: This graphic organizer can be used for any character(s) at any point during the reading of the novel that you see fit.
Task Cards: 2 sets of task cards are included. The first set is made up of open ended questions & digging deeper prompts. The second set are the same questions used in the reader response journals, but in a different format. This offers an alternative to the reader response journal activity.
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A Night Divided Novel Study Quizzes, Essay Questions and Writing Prompts
This book companion product encompasses chapter quizzes, essay questions, and writing prompts to use with the novel, A Night Divided, by Jennifer A. Nielsen. The resources included were designed to promote higher-level thinking skills and encourage more in-depth class and peer discussions and writing experiences. The five chapter quizzes include both multiple-choice and short-answer question types. The essay questions and writing prompts require students to provide textual evidence to support their thinking, opinions, and/or perspectives.
This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions for the following:
Chapters 1-9 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included).
Chapters 10-19 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included).
Chapters 20-28 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included).
Chapters 29-37 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included).
Chapters 38-47 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included).
11- Essay Questions (11 pages) - Students will respond to the essay questions and provide evidence from the text to support their thinking.
10- Writing Prompts (10 pages) - Students will respond to the writing prompts.
Essay & Writing Response Rubric (1 page)
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A Night Divided Novel Study Vocabulary Activities and Quizzes
Vocabulary knowledge is a direct link to reading comprehension. This vocabulary study provides vocabulary activities for words that appear in the novel “A Night Divided” by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Printable PDF and Google Slides & Forms (digital) versions are included!
This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides & Forms (digital) versions for all the following activities:
Vocabulary Activities
Vocabulary Word Lists WITH Definitions
Vocabulary Word Lists WITHOUT Definitions
Vocabulary Study Activities
Vocabulary Quizzes
ANSWER KEYS for ALL Vocabulary Practice Activities and Quizzes
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
Figurative Language Study
Figurative Language Notes Handouts (Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Idiom)
Figuring Out Figurative Language Activities (ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED)
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A Night Divided Novel Study STEAM Based Activities
Influenced by the novel, A Night Divided, the S.T.E.A.M.-based activities included in this product focus on the content areas of math, science, engineering, and art. Students will learn about historical events such as the Space Race, the Cold War, the Berlin Wall, and the work of artist Keith Haring, who used artistic expression to advocate for social justice. Both PDF and Google Slides (digital) versions included!
Collectively, as a class, the students will create a mural. Using the novel as a guide, students will analyze concepts such as theme, symbolism, elements of plot, character analysis, and more, then represent their understandings of these concepts through art.
In addition, students become engineers as they design a method to dig through mountains to create sturdy and leak-proof tunnels; learn about simple machines in order to design and build a transportation system that can carry a load of dirt and rocks; and design and build a structure that will hold weight without collapsing. Finally, after learning more about the Space Race and how rockets work, students will build and launch a rocket.
This resource includes both PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions of the following activities:
Mural Art
Teacher’s Guide
List of Materials & Teacher Notes
Introduction: Videos and other resources about the Berlin Wall and the artist Keith Haring who created a mural on the Berlin Wall to advocate for social justice.
Mural Art Activity
Student Handouts
Artist: Keith Haring Handout
Mural Art Paper (3 options)
Mural Art: Artist’s Note
Mural Art: Rubric
Critical Load Structural Design
Teacher’s Guide
List of Materials & Teacher Notes
Day 1: Introduction, or review, of structural engineering, efficiency ratings, & critical load; Planning
Day 2: Construction, Testing, Present & Evaluate
Student Handouts
Student Planning Sheet
Student Construction & Testing Sheet
Student Evaluation Sheet
Tunneling Through
Teacher’s Guide
List of Materials & Teacher Notes
Day 1: Introduction: Hook, Information about Mountain Tunneling, Planning
Day 2: Construction
Day 3: Testing & Evaluate
Student Handouts
Student Planning Sheet
Student Evaluation Sheet
Rubric
Wheeling Weight
Teacher’s Guide
List of Materials & Teacher Notes
Day 1: Introduction: Information about Simple Machines & Planning
Day 2: Construction & Testing
Day 3: Evaluate
Student Handouts
Student Planning Sheet
Student Construction & Testing Sheet
Student Evaluation Sheet
**Rocket Launch **
Teacher’s Guide
List of Materials & Teacher Notes
Building Background: Videos and other resources on the Space Race and the Cold War.
Day 1: Mini Lesson: Information and videos about how rockets work & Construction
Day 2: Testing & Evaluate
Student Handouts
Student Construction Sheet
Student Testing Sheet
Student Evaluation Sheet
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Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate Novel Study BUNDLE
This comprehensive BUNDLE has EVERYTHING you need to engage your class in a novel study using the book* Home of the Brave* by Katherine Applegate.
Simplify your lesson planning with this NO-PREP NOVEL STUDY that includes activities in which students will respond to higher-level questions, deepen their vocabulary knowledge, and analyze elements of plot, characters, and the author’s craft. Includes Printable PDFs as well as Google Slideshows & Google Forms for a digital option!
You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this Home of the Brave Novel Study BUNDLE!
Activities included require students to identify and investigate literary elements (e.g., tone, mood, plot, setting, theme, point of view, conflict, etc.) as well as literary devices and techniques (e.g., flashbacks, foreshadowing, figurative language, imagery, etc.). Additionally, students will make predictions, compare and contrast, summarize, evaluate characters, draw conclusions, and much more! The exercises in this unique study urge students to critically engage with the text.
These activities were created to guide your students through the novel, hold them accountable for their reading, and assess their comprehension through a number of engaging and challenging activities.
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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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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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Home of the Brave Vocabulary and Figurative Language Activities
This word study companion encompasses vocabulary practice activities and quizzes along with figurative language notes and activities for each of the 4 parts of the novel, Home of the Brave, by Katherine Applegate. 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.
This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions of the following activities:
VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES - Each Part (1-4) includes the following activities
Vocabulary Study
Vocabulary Practice (ANSWER KEY Included)
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles (ANSWER KEY Included)
Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles (ANSWER KEY Included)
Vocabulary Quiz (ANSWER KEY Included)
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
Figurative Language Notes: Includes handouts for idiom, metaphor, simile, and personification.
Part 1 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students read the text taken from the story, describe what it looks and/or feels like, and explain why the author described the example using figurative language (ANSWER KEY Included).
Part 2 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students read underline the figurative language in the given text, identify the type(s), determine the meaning(s), and explain how the author’s use of the figurative language helps the reader gain a better understanding of the text (ANSWER KEY Included).
Part 3 - Finding Figurative Language: Students will look for how the author incorporates figurative language in the text and fill in the chart with the quote, page #, type, meaning, and the author’s purpose for including it.
Part 4 & Epilogue - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students read the given text from the story, circle the type of figurative language used, determine what is being compared, state the meaning, and answer the extension question for each example (ANSWER KEY included).
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Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate Quizzes & Writing Prompts
This novel study companion encompasses comprehension quizzes, a final test, and writing prompts to use with the novel, Home of the Brave, by Katherine Applegate. 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.
The comprehension quizzes are divided into the four parts of the novel and feature multiple-choice and short-answer questions. The final test covers the entire book. The writing exercises require that students defend their ideas, viewpoints, and/or perspectives in addition to providing text evidence when appropriate.
This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions of the following activities:
Part 1 Comprehension Quiz (2 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to part 1 of the novel (ANSWER KEY included).
Part 2 Comprehension Quiz (2 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to part 2 of the novel (ANSWER KEY included).
Part 3 Comprehension Quiz (2 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to part 2 of the novel (ANSWER KEY included).
Part 4 & Epilogue Comprehension Quiz (2 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to part 2 of the novel (ANSWER KEY included).
Final Test (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions over the entire novel (ANSWER KEY included).
7 Writing Prompts (7 pages) - Students will respond to the writing prompts and provide evidence from the text to support their thinking.
Writing Response Rubric (1 page)
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Home of the Brave Novel Study Reader Response & Graphic Organizers
This reader response product is a supplemental resource for the novel “Home of the Brave” by Katherine Applegate. Printable PDF and Google Slides (digital) versions are included! As teachers, we want our students to engage with text in meaningful and purposeful ways, but we also need them to read independently to build up stamina.
The reader response questions lend themselves to in-depth class or peer discussions. They 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 student’s academic abilities and needs.
This resource includes printable PDF and Google Slides (digital) versions of the following activities:
Agree or Disagree?
Judging by the Cover
Pre-Reading Focus Questions
Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included)
Making Predictions Graphic Organizer
Cause & Effect Graphic Organizers
Making Inferences
Summarizing
Making Connections
Problem & Solution
Chain of Events
Story Plot
Character Analysis
Character Inside & Out
Sensory Details
Book Review
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Let the Children March Book Companion Activities
This picture book companion is the perfect supplemental resource for Monica Clark-Robinson’s book, Let the Children March. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the civil rights movement, community, qualities of a leader, pride, resilience, standing up for what you believe in, hope, unity, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on black history, the civil rights movement, influential people in history, and 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.
With 36 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, identify and analyze literary devices, read text and illustrations, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, and much more! The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.