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Memory Stories Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE for IRA
This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE includes over 140 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books:
When I was Young in the Mountains, by Cynthia Rylant
Bigmama’s, by Donald Crews
Aunt Flossie’s Hats (and Crab Cakes Later), by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
I Love Saturdays y Domingos, by Alma Flor Ada
The Rainbow Tulip, by Pat Mora
You save over 30% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities for the text set, Memory Stories.
The included reading activities can be used as a supplemental resource during your interactive read-aloud lessons. Most of the lessons are best suited for students in the 2nd and 3rd grades. However, some of the included activities focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking, so they will be great for gifted and talented students, enrichment activities, or for any of your students who are ready for a challenge. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!
With over 140 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for differentiating and customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, find cause & effect relationships, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
You will get TONS of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you valuable time you already don’t have to spare.
Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities?
Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding.
During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept.
Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups.
Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.
This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
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Bigmama's by Donald Crews Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bigmama’s by Donald Crews.
With 27 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Sequencing
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Summary
Story Event Sort
Making Inferences
Using Details to Make Inferences (ANSWER KEY included)
Making Connections
Character Inside & Out
Character Feelings
Character Summary
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Setting the Scene
3-2-1
Author’s Message
Theme
Thinking About the Text
Then & Now
Wait… There’s More!
My Special Memory
Making Memories at Bigmama’s:
Families are Special
Book Review
Story Details Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included)
This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
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When I Was Young in the Mountains Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book When I Was Young in the Mountains, by Cynthia Rylant.
With 26 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions:
Story Elements
Sequencing
Summary
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Story Event Sort
Making Inferences
Author’s Message
Making Connections
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Setting Swap
Character Inside & Out
Character Feelings
Character Change
Character Summary
Theme
Thinking About the Text
3-2-1
Compare & Contrast
Then & Now
Wait… There’s More!
Someone Special
Memories in the Mountains
Book Review
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
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The Rainbow Tulip by Pat Mora Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Rainbow Tulip by Pat Mora.
With 25 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Sequencing
Summary
Story Event Sort
Making Inferences
Illustrating Inferences
Making Connections
Character Inside & Out (Stella)
Character Inside & Out (Mamá)
Character Inside & Out (Papá)
Character Feelings (Stella)
Character Change (Stella)
Character Summary
Character Perspective
Character Acrostic Poem
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Theme
Thinking About the Text
Wait… There’s More!
Sticky Situations
Dare to Be Different
Book Review
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The Art Lesson Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola.
With 28 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Sequencing
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Summary
Story Event Sort
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Notice & Note
Author’s Message
Character Inside & Out
Character Traits
Character Feelings
Character Development
Character Change
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Theme
Thinking About the Text
Color Idioms
Dare to Be Different
Doing Our Favorite Things
Sensory Details
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure
Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager
Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
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Bill and Pete Interactive Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bill and Pete by Tomie dePaola.
With 31 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Sequencing
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Summary
Story Event Sort
Comic Recall
Problem & Solution
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Notice & Note
Author’s Message
Character Inside & Out (Bill)
Character Inside & Out (Pete)
Character Feelings (Bill)
Character Feelings (Pete)
Character Development (Bill)
Character Development (Pete)
Character Change (Bill)
Character Change (Pete)
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Theme
Thinking About the Text
Sensory Details
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
Reading Passage with Questions: Birds, Teeth, and Crocs, Oh My!
All About Egypt Research Project
Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure
Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager
Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
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Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile by Tomie dePaola.
With 33 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Sequencing
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Summary
Story Event Sort
Comic Recall
Problem & Solution
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Notice & Note
Author’s Message
Trip Down the Nile
Character Inside & Out (Bill)
Character Inside & Out (Pete)
Character Feelings (Bill)
Character Feelings (Pete)
Character Development (Bill)
Character Development (Pete)
Character Change (Bill)
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Theme
Thinking About the Text
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Sensory Details
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
Ancient Egyptian Research: (Topics include: Pyramids, Pharaoh, Sphinx, Sarcophagus, Nile River, Mummies, and the Sacred Eye of Isis)
All About Egypt Research Project
Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure
Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager
Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
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Strega Nona Interactive Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola.
With 34 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Sequencing
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Summary
Story Event Sort
Cause & Effect (simplified)
Cause & Effect (write)
Problem & Solution
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Notice & Note
Author’s Message
Character Inside & Out (Strega Nona)
Character Inside & Out (Big Anthony)
Character Feelings (Strega Nona)
Character Feelings (Big Anthony)
Character Development (Strega Nona)
Character Development (Big Anthony)
Character Change (Strega Nona)
Character Change (Big Anthony)
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Theme
Thinking About the Text
Thinking Beyond the Text
Big Job, Little Pay
Big Anthony’s Big Apology
Sensory Details
Wait… There’s More!
Book Review
Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure
Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager
Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
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Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola.
With 31 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Sequencing
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Summary
Story Event Sort
Cause & Effect (simplified)
Cause & Effect (write)
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Notice & Note
Author’s Message
Character Inside & Out (Tommy)
Character Inside & Out (Nana Upstairs)
Character Inside & Out (Nana Downstairs)
Character Traits
Character Feelings
Character Development
Character Change
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Theme
Thinking About the Text
Thinking Beyond the Text
Sensory Details
Wait… There’s More!
Something Special
Book Review
Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure
Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager
Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
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Tomie dePaola: Writing From Life Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE for IRA
This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE includes over 140 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books by Tomie dePaola:
The Art Lesson
Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs
Strega Nona
Bill and Pete
Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile
You save over 30% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities for the text set, Tomie dePaola: Writing From Life.
The included reading activities can be used as a supplemental resource during your interactive read-aloud lessons. Most of the lessons are best suited for students in the 2nd and 3rd grades. However, some of the included activities focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking, so they will be great for gifted and talented students, enrichment activities, or for any of your students who are ready for a challenge. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!
With over 140 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for differentiating and customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, find cause & effect relationships, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
You will get TONS of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you valuable time you already don’t have to spare.
Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities?
Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding.
During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept.
Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups.
Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.
This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
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Bugs A to Z Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bugs A to Z by Caroline Lawton.
With 21 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate various bugs and insects, conduct research, identify true and false details, compare & contrast, make inferences and connections, learn and apply new vocabulary, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Who Am I? - Answer key included
Bug Word Scramble: Answer key included
Fly, Crawl, or Hop? - Answer key included
Fact or Fiction
True or False (bubble answers ONLY): Answer key included
True or False (bubble answers & correcting the false details): Answer key included
Bug Trading Cards
Butterfly Match-Up: Answer key included
All Kinds of Bugs Crossword Puzzle: Answer key included
Creepy Crawlers Crossword Puzzle: Answer key included
Things That Fly Crossword Puzzle: Answer key included
Incredible Insects Word Search Puzzle: Answer key included
Insects With Wings Word Search Puzzle: Answer key included
Bugs A-Z Yearbook
Book Review
Investigating Insects (4 versions are included
Bugs A-Z Matching Game
24 - Bug Bingo Cards (3x3)
24 - Bug Bingo Cards (4x4)
Bug Bingo PowerPoint Presentation: This PowerPoint presentation can be used when you play Bug Bingo to project random bugs from the book onto the screen. Just open PowerPoint in presentation mode and click the button to show randomized slides of the bugs.
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Bugs and Insects Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE for IRA
This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE** includes 98 no-prep activities** that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books:
*** Bugs A to Z**, by Caroline Lawton
The Bugliest Bug, by Carol Giggory Shields
*** Bugs for Lunch**, by Margery Facklam
When Lightning Comes in a Jar, by Patricia Polacco
You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities for the text set, Exploring the Natural World: Bugs and Insects.
The included reading activities can be used as a supplemental resource during your interactive read-aloud lessons. Most of the lessons are best suited for students in the 2nd and 3rd grades. However, some of the included activities focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking, so they will be great for gifted and talented students, enrichment activities, or for any of your students who are ready for a challenge. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!
Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, investigate various bugs and insects, conduct research, learn and apply new vocabulary, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
You will get TONS of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you valuable time you already don’t have to spare.
⭐Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities?
Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding.
During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept.
Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups.
Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.
This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
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The Bugliest Bug Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Bugliest Bug by Carol Giggory Shields.
With 34 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate various bugs and insects, investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, learn and apply new vocabulary, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Sequencing
Summary
Story Event Sort
Problem & Solution
Using Details to Make Inferences
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Notice & Note
Spider Sleuth
Character Inside & Out
Character Feelings
Character Development
Character Change
Character Summary:
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Setting the Scene
3-2-1
Author’s Message
Theme
Thinking About the Text
Then & Now
The Bugliest Bug Yearbook
Wait… There’s More!
Bugliest Bug Contest Flyer
2 - Crossword Puzzles: Answer key included
Word Search Puzzle: Answer key included
Book Review: Students will rate and review the book.
The Bugliest Bug Matching/Memory Game (Color and B&W versions included)
28 - Bug Bingo Cards (Color and B&W versions included)
Bug Bingo PowerPoint Presentation: This PowerPoint presentation can be used when you play Bug Bingo to project random bugs from the book onto the screen. Just open PowerPoint in presentation mode and click the button to show randomized slides of the bugs.
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When Lightning Comes in a Jar Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book When Lightning Comes in a Jar by Patricia Polacco.
With 28 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Making Predictions
Story Elements
Sequencing
Recalling Events in Chronological Order
Summary
Story Event Sort
Making Inferences
Making Connections
Character Inside & Ou
Character Feelings
Character Development
Character Change
Character Summary
Sketch a Scene From the Story
Setting Influences the Plot
Setting the Scene
3-2-1
Author’s Message
Theme
Thinking About the Text
Then & Now
Wait… There’s More!
My Special Memory
Making Memories at the Family Reunion
Families are Special
Dear Patricia Polacco
Book Review
Family Traditions Survey
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Bugs for Lunch Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bugs for Lunch by Margery Facklam.
With 15 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate various bugs and insects, conduct research to learn more about people all over the world who eat bugs, compare & contrast, make inferences and connections, learn and apply new vocabulary, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more!
Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
This Resource Includes:
Bug Lunch Match-Up: Students cut out the insects and glue them in the box next to who might eat them for lunch (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED).
Who Am I?: Students will match the insects and animals in the word bank to the descriptions below. Then, for each one, draw and color a picture (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED).
Words That Rhyme: Students read the word pairs and come up with other words that rhyme.
Word Scramble: Students use the details from the book to unscramble the words (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED).
3-2-1: Students will describe three ways that the animals or insects in the book catch their lunch, explain two things they learned, and name one animal or insect they want to learn about and explain why.
Write & Illustrate a Poem: Students choose an animal or insect not featured in the book and write a four-line poem about it. Then they create an illustration to go with their poem.
Crossword Puzzle: Students use the clues and the word bank to fill in the crossword puzzle (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED).
Word Search Puzzle: Students use the clues to fill in the puzzle. Words can go across or down. Letters are shared when the words intersect (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED).
Bug-tastic Recipe: Students create a bug-based recipe. They will list the ingredients, write step-by-step cooking instructions, and draw a picture of your bug-inspired dish.
Crawly Café Menu: Students create a bug-based menu for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Book Review: Students will rate and review the book.
Buggy Bites Around the World: Students will scan the QR code to learn more about people all over the world who eat bugs. Then, in the boxes on the map below, they will describe what bugs are eaten in each country.
Critter Research (3 versions are included): Students roll a die to see which insect or animal they will research to learn more about. Then, they conduct research using teacher-approved websites and informational texts to look for information to answer the provided questions.
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The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe | Literary Analysis | Close Reading | Annotating
This step-by-step print-and-go resource is great for modeling and guiding students to break down and analyze the poem “The Raven,” by Edgar Allan Poe. This 5-day lesson plan will help you guide your students through close reading and annotating to gain a deeper understanding of a well-known piece of literature.
The lessons focus on different literary and sound devices, such as alliteration and internal rhyme. Students also take a deeper look at the impact figurative language, such as metaphors, personification, and allusion, has on the meaning of a text. Students will analyze how the author creates the tone and mood through word choice, repetition, and more!
This resource includes the following:
Teacher Directions - A five-day lesson plan that outlines the close reading and annotation process.
Who was Edgar Allan Poe? - This is a one-page short biography of Edgar Allan Poe that briefly explains what he is known for.
Sound Devices, Figurative Language, & Tone/Mood - Note pages, or posters, for the types of sound devices, figurative language found in the poem, as well as mood and tone. The note pages/posters include definitions, examples, and non-examples.
The Raven Poem & Annotation Color-Coded - Copy of the poem, with vocabulary definitions, and room for annotations. The color-coded key for annotations matches the colors of the note/anchor chart handouts. A key for suggested annotations is included.
Plot Sequencing Activity - This activity includes plot pictures, event descriptions, plot map and a teacher key.
Assessment - The assessment includes vocabulary, plot, and comprehensive questions. It includes a teacher key.
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Book Companion
This picture book companion is a fantastic supplemental resource for the book The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, by Chris Van Allsburg. It’s the perfect interactive read-aloud for the days or weeks leading up to Halloween. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time it saves you looking for high-level activities to teach reading, grammar, and writing concepts that students often struggle with.
With 35 reading, writing, and grammar exercises to select from, this resource is ideal for personalizing instruction based on your student’s needs and academic capabilities. Students will practice adverbs, adjectives, and abstract nouns; identify story elements; determine tone and mood in images; apply the elements of plot to write creative stories; sequence events from their own creative writing; research the author; practice reading text and illustrations to gain a better understanding; and so much more! The included activities were designed to encourage students to use higher-level thinking skills, require students to provide evidence to support their thinking, challenge them to provide their own opinions and/or perspectives, and inspire them to use art and their imaginations to become creative writers.
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She Made a Monster Mary Shelley Frankenstein
This picture book companion is the perfect supplemental resource for the book, She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein, by Lynn Fulton. It’s the perfect interactive read-aloud for a biography unit, an author study, Woman’s History Month, or even the days or weeks leading up to Halloween. Students will be intrigued as they learn how the tale of Frankenstein came to be and will love the engaging and fun activities. You will appreciate the time it saves you looking for high-level resources to teach reading and writing concepts that students often struggle with.
With over 30 reading and writing exercises to select from, this resource is ideal for personalizing instruction based on your student’s needs and academic capabilities. Students will identify story elements; determine tone and mood in images; search for symbolism; apply the elements of plot to write creative stories; sequence events from their own creative writing; research the author; practice reading text and illustrations to gain a better understanding; and so much more! The included activities were created to challenge students to use higher-level thinking skills, to provide evidence to support their answers, to express their own opinions and/or perspectives, and to be creative writers by encouraging them to use their imaginations.
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Let the Children March Book Companion Activities
This picture book companion is the perfect supplemental resource for Monica Clark-Robinson’s book, Let the Children March. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the civil rights movement, community, qualities of a leader, pride, resilience, standing up for what you believe in, hope, unity, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on black history, the civil rights movement, influential people in history, and more. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with.
With 36 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, identify and analyze literary devices, read text and illustrations, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, and much more! The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.
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Grace Hopper "Queen of Computer Code" Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Laurie Wallmark’s book, Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code. It’s an amazing interactive read-aloud for introducing students to the brilliant scientist, mathematician, inventor, and Navy admiral, Grace Hopper!
With 50 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine theme, conduct research, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions and connections, write poems, respond to writing prompts, and much more!
The included activities, paired with the story, will lead to impactful discussions about pursuing passions, dedication, overcoming obstacles, and more! It’s also a great addition to units on women in science, influential people in history, biographies, and Women’s History Month. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with.
The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.