Use A Long Way from Chicago to Teach Changes in Perspective This Book Club Bundle for A Long Way from Chicago is an excellent choice for 4th and 5th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Perspective. Here’s What You’ll Get: - Interactive Lesson Plan for 9 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Changes in Perspective - Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide - Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide - Book Club Calendar - Conversation Prompts - Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet - Student Self Evaluation Forms - Running Record Assessment Tool - Student Reading Response Guide - Comprehension Assessment Rubric All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for fifth grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “A Long Way from Chicago” by Richard Peck. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at Amy@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

Use The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. The resources included in this bundle have been designed with Balanced Literacy in mind. The resources are flexible and can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction. So whether you need resources for your literacy centers or guided reading groups, you’ll find what you need inside this bundle. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Comprehension Strategy Resources There are five comprehension strategy mini lessons and resource sets included in this bundle. Each set includes a mini lesson with text-specific questions, guided practice worksheets, strategy graphic organizers, and a text-specific reader’s notebook prompt with optional “I Can” statements.   You will get resource sets to teach the following comprehension strategies: Asking Questions Making Connections Making Predictions Retelling & Summarizing Visualizing   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend The Watermelon Seed. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for The Watermelon Seed is focused on short u and short i sounds and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Extension Activity Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with The Watermelon Seed   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. Format Included: PDF

Use Weird Sea Creatures by Laura Marsh to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. The resources included in this bundle have been designed with Balanced Literacy in mind. The resources are flexible and can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction. So whether you need resources for your literacy centers or guided reading groups, you’ll find what you need inside this bundle. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Comprehension Strategy Resources There are five comprehension strategy mini lessons and resource sets included in this bundle. Each set includes a mini lesson with text-specific questions, guided practice worksheets, strategy graphic organizers, and a text-specific reader’s notebook prompt with optional “I Can” statements.   You will get resource sets to teach the following comprehension strategies: Asking Questions Identifying the Author’s Purpose Making Predictions Retelling & Summarizing Visualizing   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend Weird Sea Creatures. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for Weird Sea Creatures is focused on Consonant Digraphs and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Extension Activity Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with Weird Sea Creatures   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Weird Sea Creatures by Laura Marsh. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. Format Included: PDF

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here’s What You’ll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “Balloons Over Broadway” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That’s why I’ve included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader’s notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Making Inferences - Identifying the Author’s Purpose - Determining Importance - Asking Questions I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Balloons Over Broadway” focuses on Adding -ed to Verbs and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource - Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “Balloons Over Broadway” I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

Use Tigers by Laura Marsh to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. The resources included in this bundle have been designed with Balanced Literacy in mind. The resources are flexible and can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction. So whether you need resources for your literacy centers or guided reading groups, you’ll find what you need inside this bundle. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Comprehension Strategy Resources There are five comprehension strategy mini lessons and resource sets included in this bundle. Each set includes a mini lesson with text-specific questions, guided practice worksheets, strategy graphic organizers, and a text-specific reader’s notebook prompt with optional “I Can” statements.   You will get resource sets to teach the following comprehension strategies: Asking Questions Making Connections Retelling and Summarizing Understanding Text Structure Visualizing   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend Tigers. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for Tigers is focused on r-controlled syllables and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Extension Activity Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Tigers by Laura Marsh. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. Format Included: PDF

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “A Chair for My Mother” by Vera B. Williams. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “A Chair for My Mother” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader's notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Making Inferences - Identifying the Author’s Purpose - Visualizing - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “A Chair for My Mother“ focuses on Prepositions / Prepositional Phrases and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment -Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader's notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “Can“ statements), and extension activities for use with “A Chair for My Mother” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “A Chair for My Mother” by Vera B. Williams. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

Use Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. The resources included in this bundle have been designed with Balanced Literacy in mind. The resources are flexible and can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction. So whether you need resources for your literacy centers or guided reading groups, you’ll find what you need inside this bundle. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Comprehension Strategy Resources There are five comprehension strategy mini lessons and resource sets included in this bundle. Each set includes a mini lesson with text-specific questions, guided practice worksheets, strategy graphic organizers, and a text-specific reader’s notebook prompt with optional “I Can” statements.   You will get resource sets to teach the following comprehension strategies: Asking Questions Making Connections Making Inferences Making Predictions Retelling and Summarizing   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend Diary of a Wombat. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for Diary of a Wombat is focused on Three Sounds of Y and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with Diary of a Wombat   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. Format Included: PDF

Use Hot Dog by Doug Salati to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. The resources included in this bundle have been designed with Balanced Literacy in mind. The resources are flexible and can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction. So whether you need resources for your literacy centers or guided reading groups, you’ll find what you need inside this bundle.   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Comprehension Strategy Resources There are five comprehension strategy mini lessons and resource sets included in this bundle. Each set includes a mini lesson with text-specific questions, guided practice worksheets, strategy graphic organizers, and a text-specific reader’s notebook prompt with optional “I Can” statements.   You will get resource sets to teach the following comprehension strategies: Identifying the Author’s Purpose Making Connections Making Inferences Synthesizing Understanding Text Structure   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend Hot Dog. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for Hot Dog is focused on onomatopeia and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Writing Worksheet Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with Hot Dog   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Hot Dog by Doug Salati . Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website.   Format Included: PDF

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Word Work Grade Level: Second Grade Guided Reading Level: M Vocabulary Connections is a series of vocabulary activities intended to be used as a supplement to comprehension strategy lesson plans and activities. Each of the Vocabulary Connections resource packages includes a list of specific vocabulary words found within the context of popular and award winning children’s books. Each of our Vocabulary Connections packages provide an opportunity for readers to do the following: Build their vocabulary Improve their understanding of vocabulary within the context of the books they read Connect new vocabulary through playing interactive games Practice using new words in an engaging and meaningful way Become more aware of new vocabulary while working and reading independently   **Buy the Bundle and Save! ** Get all of the BookPagez resources for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-second-grade-ccss-11157840

Use Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. The resources included in this bundle have been designed with Balanced Literacy in mind. The resources are flexible and can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction. So whether you need resources for your literacy centers or guided reading groups, you’ll find what you need inside this bundle. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Comprehension Strategy Resources There are five comprehension strategy mini lessons and resource sets included in this bundle. Each set includes a mini lesson with text-specific questions, guided practice worksheets, strategy graphic organizers, and a text-specific reader’s notebook prompt with optional “I Can” statements.   You will get resource sets to teach the following comprehension strategies: Asking Questions Identifying the Author’s Purpose Making Connections Making Inferences Understanding Text Structure   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend Jabari Jumps. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for Jabari Jumps is focused on short “i” sounds and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Comparing Characters Worksheet Cause and Effect Sentence STEMS & Matching Worksheets Answer Keys CCSS & TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with Jabari Jumps   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. Format Included: PDF

Use “After the Fall” by Dan Santat to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. These resources have been carefully designed to include all the components necessary for effective instruction. They are super flexible and can be used for whole group instruction, as a supplement to your read aloud, for small group work, and centers. WHAT’S INCLUDED: Comprehension Strategy Resources You will get comprehension strategy resources to help you teach the following strategies: Determining Importance Making Connections Making Inferences Synthesizing Understanding Text Structure   Each set includes background knowledge questions, key vocabulary with definitions, and strategy-focused questions, essential for developing strong literacy skills. You will get: A four-step lesson plan with strategy-aligned questions Guided practice worksheets Strategy graphic organizers Reader’s notebook prompt with “I Can” statements (with Common Core Alignment)   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “After the Fall”. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve included a word study lesson plan and activities because, like vocabulary, word study works best in context. I’ve identified word patterns in trade books and developed lesson plans and resources for word study with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “After the Fall” is focused on Syllables and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Extension Activity Answer Keys CCSS & TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “After the Fall”   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book!   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “After the Fall” by Dan Santat. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. View the FULL PREVIEW here.

Use “Watercress” by Andrea Wang to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. These resources have been carefully designed to include all the components necessary for effective instruction. They are super flexible and can be used for whole group instruction, as a supplement to your read aloud, for small group work, and centers.   WHAT’S INCLUDED: Comprehension Strategy Resources You will get comprehension strategy resources to help you teach the following strategies: Identifying the Author’s Purpose Making Connections Making Inferences Synthesizing Understanding Text Structure   Each set includes background knowledge questions, key vocabulary with definitions, and strategy-focused questions, essential for developing strong literacy skills. You will get: A four-step lesson plan with strategy-aligned questions Guided practice worksheets Strategy graphic organizers Reader’s notebook prompt with “I Can” statements (with Common Core Alignment)   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “Watercres”. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve included a word study lesson plan and activities because, like vocabulary, word study works best in context. I’ve identified word patterns in trade books and developed lesson plans and resources for word study with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Watercress” is focused on r-controlled vowels and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Extension Activity Answer Keys CCSS & TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “Watercress”   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “Watercress” by Andrea Wang. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. View the FULL PREVIEW here.

Use “The Leaf Thief” by Alice Hemming to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. These resources have been carefully designed to include all the components necessary for effective instruction. They are super flexible and can be used for whole group instruction, as a supplement to your read aloud, for small group work, and centers.   WHAT’S INCLUDED: Comprehension Strategy Resources You will get comprehension strategy resources to help you teach the following strategies: Determining Importance Making Connections Making Inferences Making Predictions Retelling & Summarizing   Each set includes background knowledge questions, key vocabulary with definitions, and strategy-focused questions, essential for developing strong literacy skills. You will get: A four-step lesson plan with strategy-aligned questions Guided practice worksheets Strategy graphic organizers Reader’s notebook prompt with “I Can” statements (with Common Core Alignment)   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “The Leaf Thief”. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve included a word study lesson plan and activities because, like vocabulary, word study works best in context. I’ve identified word patterns in trade books and developed lesson plans and resources for word study with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “The Leaf Thief” is focused on digraph -th and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Writing Worksheet Cause and Effect Matching Worksheet Cause and Effect Sentence Stems Worksheet Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “The Leaf Thief”   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book!   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “The Leaf Thief” by Alice Hemming. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. View the FULL PREVIEW here.

Use “Waiting” by Kevin Henkes to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. These resources have been carefully designed to include all the components necessary for effective instruction. They are super flexible and can be used for whole group instruction, as a supplement to your read aloud, for small group work, and centers.   WHAT’S INCLUDED: Comprehension Strategy Resources You will get comprehension strategy resources to help you teach the following strategies: Asking Questions Identifying the Author’s Purpose Making Connections Making Inferences Synthesizing   Each set includes background knowledge questions, key vocabulary with definitions, and strategy-focused questions, essential for developing strong literacy skills. You will get: A four-step lesson plan with strategy-aligned questions Guided practice worksheets Strategy graphic organizers Reader’s notebook prompt with “I Can” statements (with Common Core Alignment)   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “Waiting”. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve included a word study lesson plan and activities because, like vocabulary, word study works best in context. I’ve identified word patterns in trade books and developed lesson plans and resources for word study with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Waiting” is focused on suffixes (-ing and -ed) and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Extension Activity Answer Keys CCSS and TEKS alignments Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “Waiting”   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book!   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “Waiting” by Kevin Henkes. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. View the FULL PREVIEW here.

Use “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” by Judy Blume to Teach Describing Characters Using Text Evidence “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” is an ideal text to use as a springboard for instruction focused on describing characters using text evidence. Each meeting provides opportunities for the students to absorb new concepts, discuss their thoughts and findings, work collaboratively with peers, and reflect on their learning and how it can be applied to their future independent reading.   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Describing Characters Using Text Evidence Lesson Plans for 6 Book Club Meetings Each book club meeting includes: Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide Specific Instructional Focus Step By Step Guided Mini Lesson   Book Club Management Resources Book Club Calendar Conversation Prompts Student Reading Response Option Board (with optional Common Core Alignment) Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet Student Self-Evaluation Forms   Assessments Focus Assessment and Rubric Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Running Record Assessment   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing”.   The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards ( match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   This set of resources also includes the following: Answer Keys Common Core State Standard & TEKS Alignment Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing”   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” by Judy Blume. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set. You will need your own copy/copies of the book.   Have questions about the resource Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website.   Read the Book Club Teacher Guide If you’d like to learn more about the BookPagez Book Club Resource sets, you can read the teacher guide here.   View the FULL PREVIEW here.

Use “Martin Luther King Jr” by Kitson Jazynka to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. These resources have been carefully designed to include all the components necessary for effective instruction. They are super flexible and can be used for whole group instruction, as a supplement to your read aloud, for small group work, and centers.   WHAT’S INCLUDED: Comprehension Strategy Resources You will get comprehension strategy resources to help you teach the following strategies: Determining Importance Identifying the Author’s Purpose Making Connections Retelling & Summarizing Understanding Text Structure   Each set includes background knowledge questions, key vocabulary with definitions, and strategy-focused questions, essential for developing strong literacy skills. You will get: A four-step lesson plan with strategy-aligned questions Guided practice worksheets Strategy graphic organizers Reader’s notebook prompt with “I Can” statements (with Common Core Alignment)   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “Martin Luther King Jr”. The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   Word Study Resources I’ve included a word study lesson plan and activities because, like vocabulary, word study works best in context. I’ve identified word patterns in trade books and developed lesson plans and resources for word study with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Martin Luther King Jr” is focused on proper nouns and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work   This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Extension Activity Answer Keys CCSS & TEKS Alignment Spanish versions of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “Martin Luther King Jr”   You will also get a Suprise Sample Resource to pair with another book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “Martin Luther King Jr”. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set.   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. View the FULL PREVIEW here.

Use “Restart” by Gordon Korman to Teach Perspective   “Restart” is an ideal text to use as a springboard for instruction focused on perspective. Each meeting provides opportunities for the students to absorb new concepts, discuss their thoughts and findings, work collaboratively with peers, and reflect on their learning and how it can be applied to their future independent reading.   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Perspective Lesson Plans for 7 Book Club Meetings Each book club meeting includes: Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide Specific Instructional Focus Step By Step Guided Mini Lesson   Book Club Management Resources Book Club Calendar Conversation Prompts Student Reading Response Option Board (with optional Common Core Alignment) Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet Student Self-Evaluation Forms   Assessments Focus Assessment and Rubric Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Running Record Assessment   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “Restart”.   The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards ( match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   This set of resources also includes the following: Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with “Restart”   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “Restart” by Gordon Korman. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set. You will need your own copy/copies of the book.   Have questions about the resource Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website.   Read the Book Club Teacher Guide If you’d like to learn more about the BookPagez Book Club Resource sets, you can read the teacher guide here.   View the FULL PREVIEW here.

Use “Clementine” by Sara Pennypacker to Teach Literal and Nonliteral Language   “Clementine” is an ideal text to use as a springboard for instruction focused on distinguishing literal and nonliteral language. Each meeting provides opportunities for the students to absorb new concepts, discuss their thoughts and findings, work collaboratively with peers, and reflect on their learning and how it can be applied to their future independent reading.   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET: Literal and Nonliteral Language Lesson Plans for 5 Book Club Meetings Each book club meeting includes: Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide Specific Instructional Focus Step By Step Guided Mini Lesson   Book Club Management Resources Book Club Calendar Conversation Prompts Student Reading Response Option Board (with optional Common Core Alignment) Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet Student Self-Evaluation Forms   Assessments Focus Assessment and Rubric Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Running Record Assessment   Vocabulary Development Resources The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend “Clementine”.   The vocabulary resources include the following: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards ( match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark   This set of resources also includes the following: Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with “Clementine”   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for “Clementine” by Sara Pennypacker. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set. You will need your own copy/copies of the book.   Have questions about the resource Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website.   Read the Book Club Teacher Guide If you’d like to learn more about the BookPagez Book Club Resource sets, you can read the teacher guide here.   View the FULL PREVIEW here.

Third Grade Dolch High-Frequency Heart Words (Science of Reading)   Click here to download the preview and sample pages for full product details.   Support your student’s ability to decode texts and become more successful readers with this collection of worksheets for Dolch High-Frequency Heart Words. Heart words are high-frequency words that are not very decodable. Because they are tricky, heart words are words students must learn “by heart”. This resource includes worksheets for all 33 heart words included in the list of third grade Dolch Sight Words. Each word is categorized as a permanent heart word, permanent with temporary letters, or temporary heart word. There are three worksheets for each heart word. They are as follows:   Worksheet 1: Introduce the Heart Word Use this worksheet to introduce new sight words. Students will trace the heart word and practice identifying the word by coloring circles containing the word.   Worksheet 2: Read it, Map it, Write it, Color it Use this worksheet to provide your students with diverse opportunities to interact with the heart word. Students will read the word, map the sounds, write the word, and color the word after finding it in a grid.   Worksheet 3: Sentence Building and Fluency with High-Frequency Words Use this worksheet to help your students use the heart word in a string of 3 related sentences. Each sentence uses the heart words along with other words on the list of third grade high-frequency words. After students build the heart word sentences they can work on their fluency by reading the sentences three times.   List of Third Grade Heart Words used in this resource: about, better, bring, carry, clean, done, draw, eight, fall, far, full, grow, hold, hurt, keep, kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick, shall, show, small, start, today, together, try, warm   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website.

Please click here to download the preview for full product details.   This set of Realistic Fiction Task cards comes with 144 task cards to choose from.   These task cards focus on the characteristics of realistic fiction across the following story elements: Characters Setting Plot Mood Theme   Use these task cards to support readers of all ability levels as they learn about the specific characteristics of Realistic Fiction. Here are some examples of the questions included in this set of genre task cards:   Characters • What is the main character like on the outside? (What does he/she look like?) • Are there any characters in the story that are like you? Setting • What does the location of this story remind you of? • Could the story have taken place in another location? If yes, where? Plot • What are the most important events in the story? • Does the story move at a good pace? Why or why not? Mood • How does this story make you feel? Why? • How did your feelings change as you read this story? Theme • What will you remember about this story? • Connect the theme of this story with something that has happened in your life   Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website.