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Reading Comprehension Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
This MEGA task card BUNDLE is perfect to review and practice specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 220 reading task cards that focus primarily on SEQUENCE, SUMMARY, MAIN & CENTRAL IDEA, SUPPORTING DETAILS, PLOT, SETTING, INFERENCE, PREDICTIONS, CHARACTER, POINT OF VIEW, THEME, AUTHOR’S PURPOSE, PROBLEM & SOLUTION, CAUSE & EFFECT, COMPARE & CONTRAST, FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, IMAGERY, POETRY, TEXT & GRAPHIC FEATURES, and VOCABULARY.
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 the Following Task Card Sets:
Theme and Author’s Purpose
Problem & Solution, Cause & Effect, and Compare & Contrast
Figurative Language, Imagery, and Poetry
Text & Graphic Features and Vocabulary
Main Idea, Central Idea, and Supporting Details
Setting, Plot, and Conflict & Resolution
Making Inferences & Predictions
Sequence & Summary
Character & Point of View
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
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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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Reading Comprehension Task Cards MINI BUNDLE #2
This MINI task card BUNDLE is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Included are **140 reading task cards **that focus primarily on THEME, AUTHOR’S PURPOSE, PROBLEM & SOLUTION, CAUSE & EFFECT, COMPARE & CONTRAST, FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, IMAGERY, POETRY, TEXT & GRAPHIC FEATURES, MAKING PREDICTIONS, MAKING INFERENCES, and VOCABULARY.
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:
THEME
AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
PROBLEM & SOLUTION
COMPARE & CONTRAST
CAUSE & EFFECT
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
IMAGERY
POETRY
VOCABULARY
TEXT & GRAPHIC FEATURES
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
Sequence & Summary Reading Task Cards
This summary and sequence task card set is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 20 reading task cards that focus primarily on SEQUENCE and SUMMARY. 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 - Sequence Task Cards
Sequence Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Sequence Answer Key
10 - Summary Task Cards
Summary Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Summary 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
Setting & Plot Reading Comprehension Task Cards
This plot, setting, and conflict & resolution task card set is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 24 reading task cards that focus primarily on PLOT, SETTING, and PROBLEM & SOLUTION. 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 - Setting Task Cards
Setting Student Response Sheet
Setting Answer Key
10 - Plot Task Cards
Plot Student Response Sheet
Plot Answer Key
BONUS
4 - Problem & Solution (Conflict/Resolution) Task Cards
Problem & Solution Student Response Sheet
Problem & Solution 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
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
Text & Graphic Features and Vocabulary Task Cards
This text & graphic features and vocabulary task card set is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Include are 20 reading task cards that focus primarily on VOCABULARY and TEXT & GRAPHIC FEATURES. The reading levels and difficulty of these task cards range from 3rd – 6th grade. There are both fiction and nonfiction texts included.
Each card has a short paragraph, multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and/or graphic organizers to complete. Task cards are half-page in size and should be printed double-sided, with the text on one side and the tasks (questions) on the other. If you don’t want students to write on the actual task cards, student response sheets are provided.
This Resource Includes:
10 - Text & Graphic Features Task Cards
Text & Graphic Features Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Text & Graphic Features Answer Key
10 - Vocabulary Task Cards
Vocabulary Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Vocabulary 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
Problem & Solution, Cause & Effect, and Compare & Contrast Task Cards
This compare & contrast, cause & effect, and problem & solution 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 COMPARE & CONTRAST, CAUSE & EFFECT, and PROBLEM & SOLUTION. 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 - Problem & Solution Task Cards
Problem & Solution Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Problem & Solution Answer Key
10 - Cause & Effect Task Cards
Cause & Effect Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Cause & Effect Answer Key
10 - Compare & Contrast Task Cards
Compare & Contrast Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Compare & Contrast 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
Making Inferences & Predictions Reading Task Cards
This inferencing and predicting task card set is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 40 reading task cards that focus primarily on MAKING INFERENCES and MAKING PREDICTIONS. 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 - Making Predictions Task Cards
Making Predictions Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Making Predictions Answer Key
10 - Making Inferences Task Cards
Making Inferences Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Making Inferences Answer Key
20 - Making Inferences Using Pictures Task Cards
Making Inferences Using Pictures Student Response Sheet (4 pages)
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
Character & Point of View Task Cards
This point of view and character task card set is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 20 reading task cards that focus primarily on 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:
10 - Character Task Cards
Character Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Character Answer Key
10 - Point of View Task Cards
Point of View Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Point of View 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
Main Idea, Central Idea & Supporting Details Task Cards
This main idea, central idea, and supporting details task card set is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 20 reading task cards that focus primarily on the MAIN IDEA, CENTRAL IDEA, and SUPPORTING DETAILS. 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 - Main idea & supporting Details Task Cards
Main Idea & Supporting Details Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Main Idea & Supporting Details Answer Key
10 - Central Idea & Supporting Details Task Cards
Central Idea & Supporting Details Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet)
Central Idea & Supporting Details 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
WINTER Picture Book Companion Activities BUNDLE
Looking for engaging and meaningful read-aloud activities to pair with amazing picture books? This book BUNDLE includes 3 interactive read-aloud picture book companions. 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 three winter book companions, you are saving 20% off the individual price of each product!
The included picture books are ideal for the WINTER months or to educate your students about family, persistence, dedication, patience, compassion, 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.
This BUNDLE includes OVER 115 resources! The included reading activities 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!
"Snowflake Bentley" Book Comprehension Activities
This winter picture book companion is a fantastic supplemental resource for the book Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for winter or for educating your students about snowflakes, persistence, dedication, family, and pursuing their passions. 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 47 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, sequence events from the story, write haikus, explore and use new vocabulary, discover cause-and-effect relationships, explore plot elements, investigate imagery, 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.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Problem & Solution
Sequencing
Timeline of Events (ANSWER KEY included)
Cause & Effect - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity
Study the Setting (ANSWER KEY included)
Setting Influences the Plot
Summarizing Main Events (ANSWER KEY included)
Summarizing
Plot Map
Story Plot
Character Inside & Out
Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity
Character Change
Character Development
Character Summary
Character Perspective
Making Connections
Making Inferences inferences they made from the text.
Theme - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity
Thematic Statements
Visualizing
Sensory Details
Winter Imagery
Figurative Language (ANSWER KEY included)
Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included)
4-Writing Prompts
24-Vocabulary Matching Cards
3-Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles (ANSWER KEYS included)
2-Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles (ANSWER KEYS included)
Haiku Poem Planning Sheet
Haiku Poem Template
Artist Study
Snowflake ABCs
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
Design a Book Cover
Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities?
Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding.
During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept.
Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups.
Students work with a partner(s) or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.
"Owl Moon" Book Companion Activities
This winter picture book companion is a wonderful supplemental resource for Jane Yolen’s book, Owl Moon. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for winter or for educating your students about having patience, spending time with family, being brave, and appreciating nature. 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 38 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, sequence events from the story, decipher descriptive language, explore and use new vocabulary, figure out figurative language, explore plot elements, investigate imagery, 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.
This Resource Includes:
QR Code Cards to Read the Story on Epic (4 pages) - Includes 3 different formats to implement the QR codes allowing students easy access to the story.
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Problem & Solution
Sequencing
Summarizing Main Ideas (ANSWER KEY included)
Summarizing
Study the Setting (ANSWER KEY included)
Setting Influences the Plot
Plot Map
Story Plot
Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity
Character Change
Character Development
Character Summary
Character Perspective
Making Connections
Making Inferences
Theme - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity
Thematic Statements
Visualizing
Descriptive Language
Making Sense of the Text
Sensory Details
Winter Imagery
Figurative Language (ANSWER KEY included)
Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included)
2-Writing Prompts
Vocabulary Matching Cards (color and B&W)
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEYS included)
Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle (ANSWER KEYS included)
Owling ABCs
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
Design a Book Cover
Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities?
Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding.
During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept.
Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups.
Students work with a partner(s) or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.
This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
"Blizzard" by John Rocco Book Companion Activities
This winter picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to John Rocco’s book, Blizzard. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for winter or for educating your students about family, community, compassion, blizzards, and being prepared. 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 34 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, sequence events from the story, practice writing Haiku poetry, explore and use new vocabulary, discover cause-and-effect relationships, explore plot elements, investigate imagery, 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.
This Resource Includes:
See, Think, Wonder
Story Elements
Cause & Effect (ANSWER KEY included)
Problem & Solution
Character Inside & Out
Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions included
Character Perspective
Character Summary
Sequencing
Plot Map
Setting Influences the Plot
Summarizing
Making Connections
Making Inferences
Theme - 2 differentiated versions included
Thematic Statements
Visualizing
Sensory Details
Winter Imagery
Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included)
Vocabulary Matching Cards
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included)
Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle
Blizzard ABCs
Blizzard Bag
Story vs Author’s Note
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
Design a Book Cover
Haiku Poem Planning Sheet
Haiku Poem Template
Blizzard Research One Pager
Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities?
Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding.
During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept.
Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups.
Students work with a partner(s) or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.
This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
Bundle
FALL Book Companion & Read-Aloud Activities BUNDLE
Looking for engaging and meaningful read-aloud activities to pair with amazing picture books? This book BUNDLE includes 3 interactive read-aloud picture book companions. 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 three fall book companions, you are saving 20% off the individual price of each product!
The included picture books are ideal for the fall months or to educate your students about acceptance, inclusiveness, kindness, and greed. 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.
This BUNDLE includes OVER 100 resources! The included reading activities 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!
Bundle
Halloween Book Companion Activities BUNDLE
Looking for engaging and meaningful read-aloud activities to pair with amazing picture books? This book BUNDLE includes 4 interactive read-aloud picture book companions. 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 Halloween book companions, you are saving 20% off the individual price of each product!
The included picture books are ideal for the fall months; days or weeks leading up to Halloween, celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or for educating your students about acceptance, inclusiveness, kindness, and greed. 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.
This BUNDLE includes OVER 100 activities! The included reading activities focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, makes these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!
Students will…
dig into characterization
identify story elements
determine theme
sequence events
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
analyze symbolism
conduct research
and so much more!
Bundle
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.
"Leif and the Fall" Book Companion & Read Aloud Activities for Fall
This picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to Merrilee Liddiard’s book, Leif and the Fall. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for fall or educating your students about perseverance, determination, creativity, kindness, and helping friends. 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 31 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, identify the theme, sequence events from the story, explore and use new vocabulary, discover cause-and-effect relationships, explore plot elements, 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.
This Resource Includes:
See, Think, Wonder
Story Elements - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity
Leif’s Problem & Solution
Cause & Effect - 4 differentiated versions are included for this activity
Who is Leif?
Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity
Character Perspective
Character Development
Story Retell - (ANSWER KEY included).
Sequencing
Plot Map - (ANSWER KEY included)
Summarizing
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Sensory Details
Theme - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity
Thematic Statements -
Fear of Falling
Vocabulary Matching Cards (color and B&W
Is It a Noun or Verb?
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included)
Safety First
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
Design a Book Cover
Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities?
Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding.
During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept.
Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups.
Students work with a partner(s) or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.
"The Leaf Thief" Book Companion & Read Aloud Activities for Fall
This fall picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to Alice Hemming’s book, The Leaf Thief. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for autumn or educating your students about seasonal changes, friendship, patience, and kindness. 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, identify the theme, sequence events from the story, explore and use new vocabulary, discover cause-and-effect relationships, explore plot elements, 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.
This Resource Includes:
See, Think, Wonder (
Story Elements – 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity
Squirrel’s Problem & Solution
Cause & Effect - 4 differentiated versions are included for this activity
Who is Squirrel? (
Character Traits 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity
Character Perspective
Character Development
Story Retell (ANSWER KEY included)
Sequencing
Plot Map (ANSWER KEY included)
Summarizing
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Sensory Details
Seasonal Imagery
Theme - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity
Thematic Statements
Mystery of the Missing Leaves
Save the Leaves
Vocabulary Matching Cards (color and B&W )
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included)
Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included)
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
Design a Book Cover
The ABCs of Fall
Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities?
Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding.
During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept.
Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups.
Students work with a partner(s) or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.
This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.