This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Leda Schubert’s book, Trailblazer: The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson. With 40 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, conduct research, read text and illustrations, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions & connections, respond to questions related to the story, and much more! It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the ballerina Raven Wilkinson, equality, resilience, passion, dedication, standing up for what you believe in, hope, unity, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on black history, women in history, the civil rights movement, 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. 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 picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Patricia Valdez’s book, Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles. With 60 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, conduct research, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions and connections, respond to writing prompts, and much more! It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the scientist Joan Procter, pursuing a passion, dedication, overcoming obstacles, reptiles, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on Women’s History Month, women in science, zoology, reptiles, 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. 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 picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Roxane Orgill’s book, Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald. With 43 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, conduct research, identify and find the meaning of figurative language, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions & connections, respond to questions related to the story, and much more! It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the singer Ella Fitzgerald, resilience, passion, dedication, overcoming obstacles, hope, jazz music, the Harlem Renaissance, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on black history, women in history, the Harlem Renaissance, jazz music, 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. 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.

Looking for engaging and meaningful read-aloud activities for Hispanic Heritage Month or to celebrate Día de los Muertos? This picture book companion is just what you need! Included are 21 print-and-go reading activities that pair perfectly with the picture book Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan Tonatiuh. The included reading activities are best for students in 3rd - 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! Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras is a fascinating biography that relates the pivotal moments of Lupe’s life and explains the different artistic processes he used. Not only is this a great read-aloud for National Hispanic Heritage Month or for Día de los Muertos, it is also a great option for classes studying political cartoons or art history. Students will dig into characterization, identify story elements, determine the theme; sequence events from the story, determine how setting affects the plot and character development, write a literary calavera poem or short story, and so much more! The included activities were designed to encourage students to use higher-level thinking skills, require students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to provide their own opinions and/or perspectives.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Jeanette Winter’s book, The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps. It’s a great addition to units on Women’s History Month, women in STEM, endangered species, chimpanzees, influential people in history, or biographies. With 48 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, conduct research, learn and apply new vocabulary, practice plotting story events, analyze and compare quotes, make predictions & connections, respond to questions related to the story, and much more!

This picture book companion is a fantastic supplemental resource for interactive read-aloud lessons using the book Bonaparte Falls Apart, by Margery Cuyler. It’s the perfect read-aloud for the days or weeks leading up to Halloween or for teaching your students about friendship and kindness. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time it saves you looking for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students often struggle with. With 26 print-and-go reading activities to select from, this resource is ideal for personalizing instruction based on your student’s needs and academic capabilities. Students will dig into characterization; identify story elements; determine the theme; sequence events from the story; gain and apply new vocabulary; find cause-and-effect relationships; practice elements of plot; and so much more! The included activities were designed to encourage students to use higher-level thinking skills, require students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to provide their own opinions and/or perspective. This Resource Includes: See, Think, Wonder Pre-reading activity Story Elements - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Making Connections Character Traits - 3 differentiated versions are included for this activity Problem & Solution Cause & Effect - 3 differentiated versions are included for this activity (ANSWER KEYS included) Making Inferences Theme - 3 differentiated versions are included for this activity Thematic Statements Retell the Story (ANSWER KEY included) Sequencing Plot Map (ANSWER KEY included) Summarizing Wait… There’s More! A Bone-a-fide Book Review Vocabulary Matching Cards Sayings and Phrases Matching Cards (COLOR and B&W) Silly Sayings (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included)

This picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to Aaron Reynolds’s book, Creepy Carrots. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for the days or weeks before Halloween or Easter, 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. With 29 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 Jasper’s Problem & Solution The Carrots Problem & Solution Cause & Effect - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity (ANSWER KEY included) Who is Jasper Rabbit? Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Carrots Creeping 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 Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Matching Cards (COLOR & B&W) Synonyms (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Creepy Carrot Creation Wait… There’s More! Book Review

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

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).

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)

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)

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.**

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)

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)

This reader response product is a supplemental resource for the novel “A Night Divided” by Jennifer Nielsen. You can either print the student handouts or assign them digitally using the Google Slides version that’s also included. The reader response questions, organized into chapters, are intended to challenge students to use higher-level thinking skills. Printable PDF and Google Slides & Forms (digital) versions are included! The reader response questions lend themselves to in-depth class or peer discussions. The questions require students to provide textual evidence to support their responses and/or express their opinions or perspectives. The graphic organizers provided in this product can be utilized in a variety of ways to differentiate based on your students’s academic abilities and needs. This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions for the following activities: CHAPTER COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS Pre-Reading Focus Questions Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) Visualizing CHARACTER ANALYSIS Character Inside & Out Character Traits Overcoming Obstacles Character Analysis Character Summary STORY ELEMENTS Making Predictions Graphic Organizer Making Inferences Making Connections Problem & Solution Cause & Effect Graphic Organizers Chain of Events Plot Map Summarizing Figurative Language Chart Sensory Details