Task cards are a great teaching tool that can be used in a variety of ways. This print-and-go resource is perfect for literature circles, book clubs, independent work, exit tickets, and/or small group instruction! These task cards are a great accompaniment for students reading the novel Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. This Resource Includes: There’s a total of 76 cards in this task card set, plus additional blank cards for you to write in any prompts you’d like to add to the set. 60 - Chapter task cards 16 - Dig in & Discuss task cards - for higher-level thinking 47 - BONUS task cards - these are the same questions as in the reader response journal. Students can use the task cards to discuss in groups or partners and then record their answers in their journals. Student recording Sheets (1 and 2 to a page) How to Use Them: Individual / Independent work Extension activity for Fast Finishers Paired / Partner / Group Work Discussion prompts in Literature Circles / Book Clubs Writing Prompts Bell Ringer / Warm-Up Activities Whole Group Discussion Starters Entrance / Exit Tickets Game Question Cards Need More Specific Ideas? Task cards can be cut, laminated and put onto large binder rings. Give each student, partner pair, or group a set of cards. You can divide up the cards or make multiple sets depending on how many task cards you want on each ring. Keep the task cards loose and pass out the cards to students, pairs, or groups. You can differentiate the questions the students receive based on their levels. Give students choices on which task cards they will complete. For example, pick 50 out of the 76 cards to complete by the end of the novel or have students complete the even or odd numbered cards.

This novel study is a complete supplemental resource for Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet. The included activities focus on the genre of mystery, reader response questions, comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, character analysis, the elements of plot, and more! Graphic organizers are included, along with a clue tracker chart and mystery genre posters. This Resource Includes: Who Was Johannes Vermeer?: A short biography about Vermeer that includes reader response questions.* Reader Response Journal: This reader response journal is divided into 5 sections by chapters. Each section includes 1-2 pages of vocabulary practice and 1-2 pages of short answer comprehension questions, and a 4 page final assessment that is mixed with multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Not only can this literature response packet be used for whole group discussion / instruction, but it works great in literature circles, to hold group members accountable for reading and discussing the text. It can also be used as a homework assignment, small group instruction, book clubs, etc. Mystery Genre Resources - This section includes 2 mystery genre posters (2 color options) and a Clue Tracker to record clues or evidence regarding suspicious people or events from the novel. Quote Analysis with response questions: a pre-reading activity Elements of Plot: Graphic Organizer Character Analysis: This graphic organizer can be used for any character(s) at any point during the reading of the novel that you see fit. Task Cards: 2 sets of task cards are included. The first set is made up of open ended questions & digging deeper prompts. The second set are the same questions used in the reader response journals, but in a different format. This offers an alternative to the reader response journal activity.

Vocabulary knowledge is a direct link to reading comprehension. This vocabulary study provides vocabulary activities for words that appear in the novel Chasing Vermeer, by Blue Balliett. This Resource Includes: 3 - Vocabulary Graphic Organizers - includes 3 different layouts (1, 2, or 4 on a page) Investigating Words I-define Vocabulary Case File 7 - Student Vocabulary Activity Sheets Chapters 1 - 6 Chapters 7 - 11 Chapters 12 - 14 Chapters 15 - 18 Chapters 19 - 24 Answer Keys Examples of the vocabulary activities included: define the word antonyms / synonyms fill in the blank sentences respond to questions that include the vocabulary word categorize words that are similar write sentences using the word There are 3 different graphic organizers that have students determine a mix of the following: word definition write a sentence draw a picture draw an emoji synonyms antonyms examples non-examples The vocabulary words in the word banks appear within the range of chapters listed at the top of each vocabulary sheet. Please keep in mind that this product is not meant to take the place of formal vocabulary instruction. It’s a tool that can help you target vocabulary instruction, check for understanding of previously taught vocabulary, and practice vocabulary knowledge in a variety of ways.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Julia Finley Mosca’s book, The Girl With a Mind for Math: Raye Montague. With 55 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate context clues, identify story elements, determine the theme, conduct research, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions and connections, find meaning in figurative language, respond to writing prompts, and much more! The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the engineer Raye Montague, pursuing a passion, demonstrating dedication, overcoming obstacles, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on Women’s History Month, women in STEM, Black History Month, influential people in history, or biographies. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with.

Influenced by the novel* Chasing Vermeer,* the S.T.E.A.M.-based activities included in this product focus on the content areas of math and art. Students will investigate Vermeer’s paintings, learn about pentominoes, complete a pentomino challenge, engage in an artist study, and mimic their style of art. Finally, students will integrate art and math using what they learned about pentominoes in combination with their knowledge regarding Vermeer’s artistic style to create a pixel art masterpiece. This Resource Includes: Math Crack Calder’s Code: Uncover Calder’s code by studying the art and patterns in the odd numbered chapters of Chasing Vermeer. (Includes Answer Key) What Are Pentominoes?: An explanation of what pentominoes are, a guided pentomino challenge, pentominoes that can be cut out, on cardstock, and used as manipulatives. Art Investigating Vermeer’s Artwork: Using Vermeer’s art, students will analyze, compare and contrast, and use art to inspire poetry. Artist Study, Henri Matisse: Students will watch a video introducing the artist and his artistic style. Picture books are suggested for a read aloud to get to know more about the artist and their work. For the activity component, students will create a Matisse inspired paper collage to represent an idea from the novel, Chasing Vermeer. Math & Art Combined Pixel Paintings: Students will synthesize what they have learned about Vermeer, his artistic style, and artwork in combination with their knowledge about pentominoes, to create a pixelated replica of one of Vermeer’s famous paintings.

As teachers, we want our students to engage with text in meaningful and purposeful ways, but we also need them to read independently to build up stamina. That’s where this Chasing Vermeer, novel unit, print and go reader response journal comes in handy! This reader response journal is divided into sections by chapters. Each section includes vocabulary practice and short-answer comprehension questions. Not only can this literature response packet be used for whole-group discussion or instruction, but it also works great in literature circles to hold group members accountable for reading and discussing the text. It can also be used as a homework assignment, small group instruction, book clubs, etc. This Resource Includes: Teacher Information Sheet Cover Sheet for Student Reader Response Journals Pre-Reading Quote Analysis Chapters 1 - 6: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 1 - 6: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Chapters 7 - 11: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 7 - 11: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Chapters 12 - 14: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 12 - 14: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Chapters 15 - 18: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 15 - 18: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Chapters 19 - 24: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 19 - 24: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Final Assessment: multiple choice and short answer Answer Keys for ALL vocabulary, short answer chapter comprehension questions, and the final assessment

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.

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.

This fall picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to Cynthia Rylant’s book, Scarecrow. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for autumn or for educating your students about seasonal changes, appreciation, the wonders of nature, and personification. 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 37 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 personification, explore and use new vocabulary, discover cause-and-effect relationships, explore plot elements, write poems, 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) Who is the Scarecrow? Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Character Perspective Character Summary Sequencing Plot Map Setting Influences the Plot Summarizing Making Inferences Making Connections Theme - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Thematic Statements Visualizing Symbolism Sensory Details Seasonal Imagery Descriptive Language Personification Practice (ANSWER KEY included) Personification Poem Brainstorm Personification Poem Template Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Matching Cards Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Scarecrow ABCs Scarecrow Selfie Wait… There’s More! Book Review Design a Book Cover

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.

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

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

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

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

This task card set is ideal for reviewing and practicing specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 20 reading task cards that focus primarily on THEME and AUTHOR’S PURPOSE. These task cards vary in reading levels and difficulty and can be used in 3rd–6th grades. Both fiction and nonfiction texts are included. Each card contains a short passage, a mix of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and/or graphic organizers to fill in. Task cards are half a page and should be printed double-sided, with the passage on one side and the tasks (questions) on the back. Student response sheets are included if you don’t want students to write on the actual task cards. This Resource Includes: 10 - Theme Task Cards Theme Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet) Theme Answer Key 10 - Author’s Purpose Task Cards Author’s Purpose Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet) Author’s Purpose Answer Key Ways to use Task Cards: Reviewing specific reading skills Test prep Small group instruction Literacy centers / stations Partner work Intervention groups Around the room activity where the students rotate around the room answering questions Daily test prep review by projecting or printing one card a day Bell ringers Warm-up activity Mini-lesson extension Exit tickets

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

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

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