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Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree Read Aloud Book Companion Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree, by William Miller.
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 abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much 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. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Summary
Theme
Story Event Sort
Character Traits
Character Inside & Out
Character Feelings
Character Development
Overcoming Obstacles
Character Change
Character Acrostic Poem
Character Influence
Author’s Message
Thinking About the Text
3-2-1
Sensory Details
Timeline of Zora Hurston’s Life
Dear Diary
Book Review
Biography Brochure
Biography One-Pager
Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle
Investigating Images
3-Writing Prompts
The Pot That Juan Built Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Pot That Juan Built, by Nancy Andrews-Goebel.
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 abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much 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. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Summary
Theme
Steps to Make a Clay Pot
Story Event Sort
Character Traits
Character Inside & Out
Character Feelings
Overcoming Obstacles
Character Change
Character Acrostic Poem
Character Summary
Author’s Message
Thinking About the Text
Sensory Details
Timeline of Juan Quezada’s Life
The Perfect Playlist
Juan’s Clay Pots on Social Media.
Book Review
Biography Brochure
Biography One-Pager
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Investigating Images
All About Mexico
Celia Cruz, The Queen of Salsa Read Aloud Book Companion Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Celia Cruz, The Queen of Salsa by Veronica Chambers.
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 abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much 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. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE
This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE includes OVER 200 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Activities were created to be used with the following picture books:
Dreamers, by Yuri Morales
Paletero Man, by Lucky Diaz
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln, by Margarita Engle
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras, by Duncan Tonatiuh
My Papi Has a Motorcycle, by Isabel Quintero
Octopus Stew, by Eric Velasquez
You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities.
The included reading activities can be used as a supplemental resource during your interactive read-aloud lessons. Most of the lessons are best suited for students in the 2nd - 5th grades. However, some of the included activities focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking, so they will be great for gifted and talented students, enrichment activities, or for any of your students who are ready for a challenge. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!
Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, find cause-and-effect relationships, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much 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. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
You will get TONS of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you valuable time you already don’t have to spare.
**Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities?
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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 or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.
This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
"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.
"Creepy Carrots" Book Companion Activities
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
Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant Book Companion 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
"Bonaparte Falls Apart" Book Companion Activities
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)
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Chasing Vermeer Novel Study BUNDLE
This BUNDLE has EVERYTHING you need to engage your class in an artistic, mathematical mystery. Students will learn about famous artists, respond to higher level questions, deepen their vocabulary knowledge, analyze elements of plot, characters, and author’s craft.
You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this Chasing Vermeer Novel Study BUNDLE!
Activities included require students to identify and investigate literary elements (e.g. tone, mood, plot, setting, theme, point of view, conflict, etc.) as well as literary devices & techniques (e.g. flashbacks, foreshadowing, figurative language, imagery, etc.). Students will also make predictions, compare and contrast, summarize, look for patterns, analyze characters, make inferences, and much more! The activities in this novel study encourage students to critically engage with the text.
This Resource Includes:
Who Was Johannes Vermeer?
Reader Response Journal
Mystery Genre Resources
Quote Analysis with response questions
Elements of Plot
Character Analysis
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Task Cards
60 - Chapter task cards
16 - Dig in & Discuss task cards - for higher-level thinking
47 - BONUS task cards
Student recording Sheets
S.T.E.A.M. Based Activities
Crack Calder’s Code: (Includes Answer Key)
What Are Pentominoes?
Investigating Vermeer’s Artwork
Artist Study, Henri Matisse
Pixel Paintings
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Celebrating Women in the Arts Book Companion BUNDLE
Celebrate the lives of Raven Wilkinson, Mary Shelley, Ella Fitzgerald, Hedy Lamarr, and Teresa Carreño, who followed their dreams despite the world trying to hold them back. This BUNDLE includes 170 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities.
The included reading activities are best for students in 4th–6th grades and focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!
You will get tons of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you valuable time you already don’t have to spare.
You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of 5 Women in the Arts picture book companions!
Students will…
dig into characterization
identify story elements
determine theme
sequence events
apply the elements of plot
discover cause & effect relationships
identify descriptive language
practice reading the text and illustrations
determine how the setting affects the plot and character development
determine meaning and illustrate figurative language
investigate and analyze symbolism within illustrations
practice personification
learn and apply new vocabulary
make predictions, inferences, and connections
respond to writing prompts
and so much more!
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.
Bone Soup by Cambria Evans Interactive Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bone Soup, by Cambria Evans.
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 abilities. Students will identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare and contrast, make predictions, inferences, and connections, answer questions that require them to think within and beyond the text, and so much more!
Octopus Stew by Eric Velasquez Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
Looking for a fresh, funny, and light-hearted picture book to read aloud for Hispanic Heritage Month? Octopus Stew by Eric Velasquez is the perfect pick! This delightful tall tale, filled with humor and adventure, celebrates Latino culture and will have your students hooked from the very first page.
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Octopus Stew, by Eric Velasquez.
With 58 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 identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare and contrast, make predictions, inferences, and connections, answer questions that require them to think within and beyond the text, and so much more!
This Resource Includes:
Reader Response Questions (1 page) – short-answer response questions
Story Elements Graphic Organizer (1 page) – Students will fill in each box with words and pictures to represent each story element.
Character Traits Graphic Organizer (2 pages) - Students will analyze the boy and/or grandmother in the story by identifying their dialogue, thoughts, actions, and feelings.
Character Trait Showcase (1 page) - Students will choose the most important character trait that describes each of the characters in the story. Then, for each character, they will give 1-2 examples of why they picked that trait.
Character Summary (1 page) - Students will summarize a character of their choice, focusing on challenges, responses to challenges, flaws, positive characteristics, and completing a timeline of 5 events that showcase their character’s behavior.
Retell the Story - BME (1 page) – Students will retell the beginning, middle, and end of the story Octopus Stew with text and illustrations.
Create a Comic (1 pages) - Students will create or retell a favorite story as a comic, with speech bubbles, words, and illustrations.
Story vs Author’s Note (1 page) - Students will compare and contrast the author’s note to the story using a graphic organizer.
Book Review (1 page) – Students will rate and write a review for the book Octopus Stew.
My Family Memory (2 pages) – Students will choose a family memory or story and write it as a fantasy story with illustrations.
Long Research Project on Sharks or Octopuses (8 pages each) - Students will choose to research either sharks or octopuses. They will complete graphic organizers, answer questions, draw and label an illustration, record fun facts, define and illustrate new vocabulary, and complete a summary report.
One-Page Research Project on Sharks or Octopuses (1 page each) - Students will choose to research either sharks or octopuses. They will complete a one-page report with facts regarding their animal’s habitat, features, diet, movement, and interesting facts.
My Papi Has a Motorcycle Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
Searching for a captivating and meaningful read-aloud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero is an excellent choice! This delightful story highlights the warmth of family, the beauty of community, and the rich cultural heritage of a Latino neighborhood, all through the eyes of a young girl and her father.
With 41 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 identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare and contrast, make predictions, inferences, and connections, answer questions that require them to think within and beyond the text, and so much more!
This Resource Includes:
Dream Board (1 page) - Students will fill out a dream board that includes question prompts with text and illustrations.
Reader Response Questions (2 pages) – 11 short-answer questions
My Bag is Packed (1 page) – Students will draw 4 gifts that they would choose to bring if they were leaving their country and moving to a new one. Then, they explain why they chose to bring those particular gifts.
The Best Book (1 page) – Students will draw the cover of their favorite book and explain why it’s their favorite.
Wait… There’s More! (1 page) – Students will create another page for the end of the book that includes a few sentences and colorful illustrations similar to those used in the story.
Symbolism Activity (2 pages) – Students will analyze and identify various symbols and the use of symbolism in the book. This is a great activity to split the class into groups and have each group analyze a different symbol.
Vocabulary Presentation (8 pages) - Present these pages to the class to teach the vocabulary words that students might be unfamiliar with. A definition and an image are included.
Vocabulary Notes (4 pages) - Students can fill out these note pages as you show the vocabulary presentation.
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (1 page + Answer Key) – Students will complete a crossword puzzle by matching words pulled from the story to their definitions. Students can use their note pages to help them.
Characterization Graphic Organizers (3 pages)
Author’s Note (2 pages) – A printable version of the author’s note titled “My Story” that is found at the end of the book. Students can use this to read independently before completing the included graphic organizer.
Story vs Author’s Note (1 page) - Students will compare and contrast the Author’s note and the text using the graphic organizer.