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"The Watcher" Jane Goodall  Book Companion Activities
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"The Watcher" Jane Goodall Book Companion Activities

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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!
Home of the Brave Novel Study Reader Response & Graphic Organizers
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Home of the Brave Novel Study Reader Response & Graphic Organizers

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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
"The Girl With a Mind for Math" Book Companion
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"The Girl With a Mind for Math" Book Companion

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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.
Ella Fitzgerald Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat Book Companion
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Ella Fitzgerald Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat Book Companion

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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.
FALL Book Companion & Read-Aloud Activities BUNDLE
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FALL Book Companion & Read-Aloud Activities BUNDLE

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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!
WINTER Picture Book Companion Activities BUNDLE
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WINTER Picture Book Companion Activities BUNDLE

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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!
The Importance of Friendship Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE
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The Importance of Friendship Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE

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This interactive read aloud BUNDLE includes over 110 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books: First Come the Zebra, by Lynn Barasch A Weekend With Wendell, by Kevin Henkes This is Our House, by Michael Rosen Horace and Morris, But Mostly Dolores, by James Howe The Old Woman Who Named Things, by Cynthia Rylant You save over 30% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities for the text set, The Importance of Friendship. 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 and 3rd 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! With over 110 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for differentiating and 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, find cause & 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.
Finding Your Way in a New Place Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE
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Finding Your Way in a New Place Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE

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This BUNDLE includes 130 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books: Mango, Abuela, & Me, by Meg Medina Grandfather Counts, by Andrea Cheng Roses for Gita, by Rachna Gilmore The Have a Good Day Cafe, by Frances and Ginger Park Home at Last by Susan Middleton Elya You save over 30% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities for the text set, Finding Your Way in a New Place. 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 and 3rd 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! With 130 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for differentiating and 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, find cause & 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.
Caring for Each Other: Family Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE
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Caring for Each Other: Family Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE

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This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE includes over 140 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books: Pecan Pie Baby, by Jacqueline Woodson Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest!, by Judith Viorst Big Red Lollipop, by Rukhsana Khan Two Mrs. Gibsons, by Toyomi Igus The Wednesday Surprise, by Eve Bunting You save over 30% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities for the text set, Caring for Each Other: Family. 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 and 3rd 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! With over 140 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for differentiating and 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, find cause & 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.
Halloween Book Companion Activities BUNDLE
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Halloween Book Companion Activities BUNDLE

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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!
Simple Biography Interactive Read-Aloud Activities BUNDLE
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Simple Biography Interactive Read-Aloud Activities BUNDLE

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This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE includes over 170 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books: Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree, by William Miller Celia Cruz, The Queen of Salsa, by Veronica Chambers Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau, by Jennifer Berne Snowflake Bentley, by Jacqueline Briggs Martin The Pot That Juan Built, by Nancy Andrews-Goebel 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 and 3rd 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! With over 170 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for differentiating and 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, find cause & effect relationships, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Women in Black History Book Companion BUNDLE
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Women in Black History Book Companion BUNDLE

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Raye Montague, 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 the 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 4 Women in Black History 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!
Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate Novel Study BUNDLE
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Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate Novel Study BUNDLE

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This comprehensive BUNDLE has EVERYTHING you need to engage your class in a novel study using the book* Home of the Brave* by Katherine Applegate. Simplify your lesson planning with this NO-PREP NOVEL STUDY that includes activities in which students will respond to higher-level questions, deepen their vocabulary knowledge, and analyze elements of plot, characters, and the author’s craft. Includes Printable PDFs as well as Google Slideshows & Google Forms for a digital option! You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this Home of the Brave 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 and techniques (e.g., flashbacks, foreshadowing, figurative language, imagery, etc.). Additionally, students will make predictions, compare and contrast, summarize, evaluate characters, draw conclusions, and much more! The exercises in this unique study urge students to critically engage with the text. These activities were created to guide your students through the novel, hold them accountable for their reading, and assess their comprehension through a number of engaging and challenging activities.
Celebrating Women in the Arts Book Companion BUNDLE
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Celebrating Women in the Arts Book Companion BUNDLE

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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.
Women in STEM Book Companion Activities BUNDLE
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Women in STEM Book Companion Activities BUNDLE

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Celebrate the lives of Jane Goodall, Joan Procter, Grace Hopper, Hedy Lamarr, and Raye Montague, who followed their dreams despite the world trying to hold them back. This BUNDLE includes over 240 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 the 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 STEM 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!*
Chasing Vermeer Novel Study BUNDLE
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Chasing Vermeer Novel Study BUNDLE

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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
Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE
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Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE

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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? ** 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.