This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with Safari by Gail Tuchman. 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 Safari 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: Making Inferences Making Predictions Author’s Purpose Understanding Text Structure Synthesizing 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 Safari focuses on Short i and Short e Vowel 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 Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment 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 Safari BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of Safari by Gail Tuchman. 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 Riding Freedom to Teach about Character Traits This Book Club Bundle for Riding Freedom is an excellent choice for 3rd and 4th 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 Character Traits. Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 5 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Character Traits 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 Common Core State Standard Assessment BONUS: Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with Riding Freedom All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for third grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan. 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. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at TES. Take Care, Amy

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Palkey. 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 The Hallo-Wiener 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: Making Inferences Making Predictions Determining Importance Understanding Text Structure Synthesizing 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 The Hallo-Wiener focuses on synonyms 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 “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with The Hallo-Wiener BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Palkey. 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. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at TES! Take Care, Amy

Use The Princess in Black to Teach Illustrations (Visual Elements) This Book Club Bundle for The Princess in Black is an excellent choice for 2nd and 3rd 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 Illustrations (Visual Elements). Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 5 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Illustrations (Visual Elements) 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 Common Core State Standard Assessment Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with The Princess in Black All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for second grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale. 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. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at TES! Take Care, Amy

Use The Candymakers to Teach Comparing and Contrasting This Book Club Bundle for The Candymakers is an excellent choice for 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 Comparing and Contrasting. Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 8 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Comparing and Contrasting 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 Student Reading Response Guide Comprehension Assessment Rubric Common Core State Standard Assessment Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with The Candymakers 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 The Candymakers by Wendy Mass. 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. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at TES! Take Care, Amy

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street by Dr. Seuss. 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 And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street 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: Making Connections Making Predictions Identifying the Author’s Purpose Visualizing 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 And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street focuses on Vowel Digraph -ee 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 “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street by Dr. Seuss. 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. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at TES! Take Care, Amy

Use The Tale of Despereaux to Teach Story Structure This Book Club Bundle for The Tale of Despereaux is an excellent choice for 5th and 6th 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 Story Structure. Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 6 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Story Structure 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 Student Reading Response Guide Comprehension Assessment Rubric Common Core State Standard Assessment 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 “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo. 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.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback. 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 Joseph Had a Little Overcoat 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: Making Connections Making Predictions 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 Joseph Had a Little Overcoat focuses on Compound Words 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 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 Joseph Had a Little Overcoat BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of **Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback. 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. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at Tes! Take Care, Amy

Use Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell by Tom L. Matthews to Teach Analyzing the Features of Nonfiction Text Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell is an ideal text to use as a springboard for instruction focused on analyzing the features of nonfiction text. 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: Analyzing the Features of Nonfiction Text Lesson Plans for 3 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 Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell. 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 Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell by Tom L. Matthews. 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 or ask a question under the Product Q&A tab here on TpT. 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.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. 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 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 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: Making Connections Making Inferences Making Predictions Identifying the Author’s Purpose 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 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind focuses on Possessive 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 Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment TEKS Alignment Bonus: Surprise Sample 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 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. 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. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at Tes! Take Care, Amy

Use George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides to Teach Comparing and Contrasting This Book Club Bundle for George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides 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 Comparing and Contrasting. Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 4 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Comparing and Contrasting 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 Common Core State Standard Assessment CCSS and TEKS alignment BONUS: Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at Tes! What teachers are saying about the BookPagez resources: I really like the way BP makes lesson planning simple, yet extensive and adaptable to a range of learners. - Janet M. I have been teaching for 14 years and have never seen such a quality, comprehensive reading resource. - Lawrence Y. BookPagez is amazing! It literally can be the only resource I use for reading instruction. It is comprehensive and detailed. - Patty P. Have questions about the resource? Please get in touch with any questions you might have via the contact form on the BookPagez website. Take Care, Amy

Use Remember Valley Forge: Patriots, Tories, and Redcoats Tell Their Stories by Thomas B. Allen to Teach Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details Remember Valley Forge: Patriots, Tories, and Redcoats Tell Their Stories is an ideal text to use as a springboard for instruction focused on identifying main idea and supporting details. 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: Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details Lesson Plans for 4 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 Remember Valley Forge: Patriots, Tories, and Redcoats Tell Their Stories. 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 Remember Valley Forge: Patriots, Tories, and Redcoats Tell Their Stories   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Remember Valley Forge: Patriots, Tories, and Redcoats Tell Their Stories by Thomas B. Allen. 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 .

Use Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli to Teach Figurative Language Maniac Magee is an ideal text to use as a springboard for instruction focused on figurative language. This set of resources includes lesson plans for six book club meetings focused on the following literary devices: Similes Metaphors Hyperbole Personification Idioms Tone and Connotation Symbolism 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: Figurative Language 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 Maniac Magee. 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 Maniac Magee I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. 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 or ask a question under the Product Q&A tab here on TpT. 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.

Use Weather by Kristin Baird Rattini 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 Predictions Retelling and Summarizing 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 Weather. 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 Weather is focused on Vowels (-ea and -ee) 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 Weather Surprise Sample Resource In addition to the complete set of balanced literacy resources for Weather, you’ll also get a surprise resource to pair with another popular children’s book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Weather by Kristin Baird Rattini. 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.

Use The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach 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: Making Inferences Making Predictions Identifying the Author’s Purpose Asking Questions 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 Grandfather’s Journey. 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 Grandfather’s Journey is focused on Compound Words 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 Grandfather’s Journey Surprise Sample Resource In addition to the complete set of balanced literacy resources for Grandfather’s Journey, you’ll also get a surprise resource to pair with another popular children’s book! I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say. 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.

Use Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say 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: Retelling and Summarizing Making Inferences Visualizing Asking Questions 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 Grandfather’s Journey. 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 Grandfather’s Journey is focused on Compound Words 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   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say. 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.

Use Pete the Cat I Love My White by Eric Litwin 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 Predictions Retelling and Summarizing 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 Pete the Cat I Love My White. 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 Pete the Cat I Love My White is focused on Vowel Team (ee) 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   I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Pete the Cat I Love My White by Eric Litwin. 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.

Use Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows to Teach Determining Theme Ivy and Bean is an ideal text to use as a springboard for instruction focused on determining theme. 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: Determining Theme 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 Ivy and Bean. 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 Ivy and Bean I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows. 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.

Use The Good Egg by Jory John 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 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 The Good Egg. 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 Good Egg is focused on R-Controlled Vowels (-ar, -or, -ore) 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 Good Egg   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 Good Egg by Jory John. 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. Format Included: PDF

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Geistein. 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 The Man Who Walked Between the Towers 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 Connections Making Inferences Identifying the Author’s Purpose 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 The Man Who Walked Between the Towers focuses on Irregular Past Tense 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 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 “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with The Man Who Walked Between the Towers BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Geistein. 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.