This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Geistein. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here’s What You’ll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about The Man Who Walked Between the Towers using a variety of comprehension strategies. That’s why I’ve included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader’s notebook prompts for the following strategies: Retelling and Summarizing Making Connections Making Inferences Identifying the Author’s Purpose Asking Questions I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for The Man Who Walked Between the Towers focuses on Irregular Past Tense Verbs and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment – Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with The Man Who Walked Between the Towers BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Geistein. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

Use “After the Fall” by Dan Santat to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. These resources have been carefully designed to include all the components necessary for effective instruction. They are super flexible and can be used for whole group instruction, as a supplement to your read aloud, for small group work, and centers. WHAT’S INCLUDED: Comprehension Strategy Resources You will get comprehension strategy resources to help you teach the following strategies: Determining Importance Making Connections Making Inferences Synthesizing Understanding Text Structure   Each set includes background knowledge questions, key vocabulary with definitions, and strategy-focused questions, essential for developing strong literacy skills. You will get: A four-step lesson plan with strategy-aligned questions Guided practice worksheets Strategy graphic organizers Reader’s notebook prompt with “I Can” statements (with Common Core Alignment)   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “After the Fall”. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve included a word study lesson plan and activities because, like vocabulary, word study works best in context. I’ve identified word patterns in trade books and developed lesson plans and resources for word study with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “After the Fall” is focused on Syllables and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Extension Activity Answer Keys CCSS & TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “After the Fall”   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book!   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “After the Fall” by Dan Santat. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. View the FULL PREVIEW here.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here’s What You’ll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about The Lorax using a variety of comprehension strategies. That’s why I’ve included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader’s notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Making Connections - Identifying the Author’s Purpose - Understanding Text Structure - Synthesizing I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for The Lorax focuses on Initial Consonant Digraphs and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with The Lorax - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

Use All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. The resources included in this bundle have been designed with Balanced Literacy in mind. The resources are flexible and can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction. So whether you need resources for your literacy centers or guided reading groups, you’ll find what you need inside this bundle. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Comprehension Strategy Resources There are five comprehension strategy mini lessons and resource sets included in this bundle. Each set includes a mini lesson with text-specific questions, guided practice worksheets, strategy graphic organizers, and a text-specific reader’s notebook prompt with optional “I Can” statements.   You will get resource sets to teach the following comprehension strategies: Asking Questions Identifying the Author’s Purpose Making Connections Making Inferences Understanding Text Structure   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend All Are Welcome. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for All Are Welcome is focused on rhyming words and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Extension Activity Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with All Are Welcome   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. Format Included: PDF

Retelling and Summarizing with The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch (book not included) Grade Level: Second Grade Guided Reading Level: K This lesson plan and set of resources makes it easy to teach your students how to retell and summarize while reading. Use the The Paper Bag Princess and the included page-by-page guide for close reading, guided reading, centers, independent reading or assessment. Here's What You'll Get in This Super Pack: Retelling and Summarizing Lesson Plan Guided Practice Page Answer Key Retelling and Summarizing Graphic Organizer Common Core Alignment (aligned to second grade standards) *Buy the Bundle and Save! Get all of the BookPagez resources for The Paper Bag Princess here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/the-paper-bag-princess-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-second-grade-ccss-11160045

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here’s What You’ll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind using a variety of comprehension strategies. That’s why I’ve included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader’s notebook prompts for the following strategies: Making Connections Making Inferences Making Predictions Identifying the Author’s Purpose Asking Questions I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind focuses on Possessive Nouns and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment Bonus: Surprise Sample Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at Tes! Take Care, Amy

Here’s a fun and engaging way to help your students learn about blends! This resource is the perfect tool to help students blend sounds together to create new words. With a set of letter cards, students can create a series of words, learning about common blends in the process. These worksheets are great for helping students build their vocabulary and phonemic awareness skills. This bundle contains 5 word-building worksheets focused on the following: final blends 3 letter blends L blends R blends S blends   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” by Judi Barrett. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here’s What You’ll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That’s why I’ve included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader’s notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Visualizing - Determining Importance - Synthesizing I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” focuses on Two-Syllable Words and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment -Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” by Judi Barrett. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo Willems. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader's notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Making Connections - Making Inferences - Identifying the Author’s Purpose - Visualizing - Asking Questions I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” focuses on Contractions and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo Willems. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “The Paper Bag Princess” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader's notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Making Connections - Visualizing - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “The Paper Bag Princess” focuses on Final “e” Rule (CVCe) and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “The Polar Express” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader's notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Making Predictions - Identifying the Author’s Purpose - Visualizing - Synthesizing I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “The Polar Express” focuses on Inflectional Endings and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “Voices in the Park” by Anthony Browne. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “Voices in the Park” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader's notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Making Inferences - Identifying the Author’s Purpose - Determining Importance - Asking Questions - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Voices in the Park” focuses on Personal and Possessive Pronouns and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Voices in the Park” by Anthony Browne. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

Retelling and Summarizing with The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (book not included) Grade Level: Second Grade Guided Reading Level: J This lesson plan and set of resources makes it easy to teach your students how to retell and summarize while reading. Use the The Giving Tree and the included page-by-page guide for close reading, guided reading, centers, independent reading or assessment. Here's What You'll Get in This Super Pack: Retelling and Summarizing Lesson Plan Guided Practice Page Answer Key Retelling and Summarizing Graphic Organizer Common Core Alignment (aligned to second grade standards) *Buy the Bundle and Save! Get all of the BookPagez resources for The Giving Tree here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/the-giving-tree-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-second-grade-ccss-11160028

Making Connections with The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (book not included) Grade Level: Third Grade Guided Reading Level: N This lesson plan and set of resources makes it easy to teach your students how to make connections while reading. Use the The Lorax and the included page-by-page guide for close reading, guided reading, centers, independent reading or assessment. Here's What You'll Get in This Super Pack: Making Connections Lesson Plan Guided Practice Page Answer Key Making Connections Graphic Organizer Common Core Alignment (aligned to third grade standards) *Buy the Bundle and Save! Get all of the BookPagez resources for The Lorax here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/the-lorax-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-third-grade-ccss-11160037

Making Inferences with The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezka (book not included) Grade Level: Fourth Grade Guided Reading Level: Q This lesson plan and set of resources makes it easy to teach your students how to make inferences while reading. Use the The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and the included page-by-page guide for close reading, guided reading, centers, independent reading or assessment. Here's What You'll Get in This Super Pack: Making Inferences Lesson Plan Guided Practice Page Answer Key Making Inferences Graphic Organizer Common Core Alignment (aligned to fourth grade standards) *Buy the Bundle and Save! Get all of the BookPagez resources for The True Story of the Three Little Pigs here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/the-true-story-of-the-three-little-pigs-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-fourth-grade-ccss-11208758

Retelling and Summarizing with The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (book not included) Grade Level: Third Grade Guided Reading Level: N This lesson plan and set of resources makes it easy to teach your students how to retell and summarize while reading. Use the The Lorax and the included page-by-page guide for close reading, guided reading, centers, independent reading or assessment. Here's What You'll Get in This Super Pack: Retelling and Summarizing Lesson Plan Guided Practice Page Answer Key Retelling and Summarizing Graphic Organizer Common Core Alignment (aligned to third grade standards) *Buy the Bundle and Save! Get all of the BookPagez resources for The Lorax here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/the-lorax-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-third-grade-ccss-11160037

The Paper Bag Princess Vocabulary Connections Grade Level: Second Grade Guided Reading Level: K Vocabulary Connections is a series of vocabulary activities intended to be used as a supplement to comprehension strategy lesson plans and activities. Each of the Vocabulary Connections resource packages includes a list of specific vocabulary words found within the context of popular and award winning children's books. Each of our Vocabulary Connections packages provide an opportunity for readers to do the following: Build their vocabulary Improve their understanding of vocabulary within the context of the books they read Connect new vocabulary through playing interactive games Practice using new words in an engaging and meaningful way Become more aware of new vocabulary while working and reading independently *Buy the Bundle and Save! Get all of the BookPagez resources for The Paper Bag Princess here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/the-paper-bag-princess-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-second-grade-ccss-11160045

Nate the Great Vocabulary Connections Grade Level: Second Grade Guided Reading Level: K Vocabulary Connections is a series of vocabulary activities intended to be used as a supplement to comprehension strategy lesson plans and activities. Each of the Vocabulary Connections resource packages includes a list of specific vocabulary words found within the context of popular and award winning children's books. Each of our Vocabulary Connections packages provide an opportunity for readers to do the following: Build their vocabulary Improve their understanding of vocabulary within the context of the books they read Connect new vocabulary through playing interactive games Practice using new words in an engaging and meaningful way Become more aware of new vocabulary while working and reading independently *Buy the Bundle and Save! Get all of the BookPagez resources for Nate the Great here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/nate-the-great-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-second-grade-ccss-11169140

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader's notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Making Connections - Making Inferences - Making Predictions - Synthesizing I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” focuses on Consonant Blends and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader's notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “A Bad Case of Stripes” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader's notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Making Connections - Making Predictions - Visualizing - Asking Questions I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “A Bad Case of Stripes” focuses on Adjectives and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader's notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activity for use with “A Bad Case of Stripes” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.