Wonder is an inspirational novel about a ten year old boy named August who was born with a face abnormality that frightens people when they look at him. Due to numerous surgeries and health issues, August has been home schooled his entire life. But, this school year is different because his parents realize that it is time for August to face a world that isn't always kind to people who are different. <br /> <br /> This 129 page unit contains comprehension questions, vocabulary work, extension activities, bully bingo, precept posters to hang in your classroom, a writing project, and a Picasso inspired art project. <br /> <br /> Due to the large size of this novel, I have created 6 different PDF files that allow you to easily print the pages that you will use in your classroom. In addition, the packet is divided into eight sections that are easily identified by different borders and by different character’s point of view.<br /> <br /> This lesson features clipart/fonts from Scrappin Doodles, KB Fonts, Dancing Crayon Designs, Creative Clips Digital Design, and Digi Web Studio.<br /> <br /> Reading Level: Grade Equivalent 4.8<br /> Lexile Measure:  790L<br /> Guided Reading: U<br /> <br /> 63 Pages of Comprehension Questions and 8 Pages of Vocabulary Activities<br /> <br /> 9 Pages of Book Extension Activities<br /> *Cause and Effect<br /> *Fact and Opinion<br /> *What are My Questions<br /> *Picture This: Symbolism<br /> *Story Strip Sequencer<br /> *Squiggle Art<br /> *One Look is Worth a Thousand Words<br /> *Postcard<br /> *Book Recommendation<br /> <br /> Bully Bingo<br /> Bully Bingo is an exciting and educational way to learn thirty two words related to bullying. Students will be provided with a definition and sentence clue in order to figure out the word. The winner shouts “Stop Bullying.”<br /> <br /> Mr. Brown’s Precept Posters and Writing Booklet<br /> A 10 page writing booklet that encourages students to think about kindness and making good choices. In addition, there are ten precept posters to hang in your classroom.<br /> <br /> Picasso Inspired Art Project<br /> Students will create a unique representation of themselves and discuss what makes them a special person.<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>The Witches Novel Study</strong><br /> <br /> The Witches by Roald Dahl is a frightening tale about REAL witches. This story is not a fairy-tale, it is a tale about actual witches! REAL witches are horrific creatures that disguise themselves as ordinary women. REAL witches do not wear cloaks or ride on a broom stick. Their main goal in life is to destroy children!<br /> <br /> Roald Dahl does not disappoint with this spooky novel. Your students will be captivated by this book during Halloween or any time of the year. <br /> <br /> This unit contains three different files to allow for differentiation in your classroom. The first packet contains 46 printables focusing on comprehension and reading/writing skills. The second packet is 22 pages of comprehension questions and the third packet is 24 pages of reading/writing skills. Simply choose a packet that works best for your students! <br /> <br /> <strong>*Reading Comprehension Questions for Every Chapter - 22 Pages</strong> <br /> <br /> <strong>24 Pages of Reading/Writing Skills</strong><br /> *The True Story – Fairy Tale vs. Real Witches<br /> *The Fate of a Few – Character Illustration<br /> *Descriptive Words – Adjectives<br /> *My Will – Writing Activity<br /> *Novel Banner<br /> *Timeline<br /> *“I am” a Witch Poem<br /> *Alphabetical Order<br /> *Chocolate Shop <br /> *Missing! Have you Seen this Child?<br /> *Design a Potion<br /> *True or False<br /> *Write it Out – Word Definition<br /> *Living in a Fantasy<br /> *Interview a Witch<br /> *Attribute Web<br /> *Figurative Language Match Up <br /> *Cause and Effect Train<br /> *Tricking a Witch – Writing Activity<br /> *Story Mountain<br /> *My Life as a Mouse<br /> *Movie Poster Book Project<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

The One and Only Ivan novel study contains fifteen pages of comprehension questions, sixteen pages of reading/writing printables, a higher level thinking game, a comprehension questions fan project, and background information about the real Ivan. <br /> <br /> Interest Level: Grades 3 - 5<br /> Reading Level: Grade level Equivalent 3.3<br /> Lexile: 570L<br /> Guided Reading:  S<br /> <br /> 15 Pages of Comprehension Questions<br /> <br /> {16 Pages of Reading/Writing Printables} <br /> *Before Reading – Table of Contents<br /> *Setting – Ivan’s Domain<br /> *9,845 Days Alone – Writing Prompt<br /> *Gorillas – KWL Chart<br /> *Great Apes – Animal Tree Map<br /> *Examining Dialogue in Text <br /> *Compare and Contrast Animals <br /> *Animal Alphabet<br /> *Five Point Summary Star<br /> *Acrostic Poems<br /> *Who Said It?<br /> *Animal Vocabulary<br /> *Sequence<br /> *Attribute Web<br /> *Mood in Literature<br /> *Understanding Theme<br /> <br /> {Higher Level Thinking Comprehension Questions Fan/Game Board}<br /> After reading the novel, students will get to play a game where they answer higher level thinking questions. Included in this novel study are five different game boards and two spinners. The game boards and comprehension questions fan can be used with any novel. The comprehension fan contains 34 questions focusing on the following topics:<br /> *Story Elements<br /> *Connections<br /> *Opinion<br /> *Recall<br /> *Evaluation <br /> <br /> {The True Story of Ivan the Gorilla}<br /> Students will also learn about the gorilla that inspired the fictional novel called The One and Only Ivan. <br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>*This file has been updated to include a colored and black line version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's's Stone.</strong> <br /> <br /> Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a complete interactive novel study. This notebook contains three corresponding pages for each chapter. This includes seventeen interactive activities, seventeen anchor charts, and seventeen pages of higher level thinking comprehension questions. In addition, you can choose between a black line and colored novel study packet. <br /> <br /> Is this your first time using an interactive notebook? Also, included in this packet are pictures for every interactive activity as well as teacher tips. <br /> <br /> Lastly, each page has been sized to fit nicely into your students’ notebooks, you do not need to worry about re-sizing pages at the printer. <br /> <br /> Included in this novel study are: <br /> <br /> <strong>Black Line and Colored Novel Study Packets</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>17 Pages of Comprehension Questions</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>17 Pages of Interactive Notebook Activities</strong><br /> Table of Contents – Interactive Petal Book<br /> Labels and Captions – Staggered Book <br /> Cause and Effect – Interactive Flip Flap<br /> Name that Genre – Interactive Shape Flap<br /> Figurative Language – Interactive Spinner<br /> Fantasy vs. Realism – Trifold Interlock<br /> Word Choice – Interactive Flip Flap<br /> Vivid Characters – Interactive Envelope<br /> Compare and Contrast – Interactive Venn Diagram<br /> Voice – Interactive Shape <br /> Important Settings – Interactive File Book<br /> Big Ideas – Interactive Match Book<br /> Cliffhanger – Puzzle<br /> The Power of a Name – Match Book<br /> Sentence Fluency – Compressed Shape<br /> Theme – Interactive Television<br /> Sequence of Events – Interactive Accordion<br /> <br /> <strong>17 Pages of Anchor Charts</strong><br /> The anchor charts in this novel study correspond to the interactive notebook activities.<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>Fairy Tales Figurative Language</strong><br /> <br /> &quot;Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum!&quot; Are you ready for some figurative language fun? In this unit, students will read seven beloved fairy tales and analyze story elements. Each child will also illustrate a flip book focusing on figurative language found throughout the story.<br /> <br /> <strong>The following books are used in this product, however other titles can be substituted:</strong><br /> <br /> - Jack and the Beanstalk by Steven Kellogg<br /> - The Three Little Pigs by James Marshall<br /> - Snow White by Josephine Poole<br /> - Cinderella by Cynthia Rylant<br /> - Strega Nona by Tomie Dapaola<br /> - Sleeping Bunny by Emily Snowel Keller<br /> - Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Jan Brett <br /> <br /> <strong>This lesson features fonts from Lettering Delights, clipart from Scrappin Doodles, and includes seven different story element printables that focus on:</strong><br /> <br /> * Setting<br /> * Good Characters<br /> * Evil Characters<br /> * Magical Elements<br /> * Conflict<br /> * Conclusion<br /> * Alliteration<br /> * Onomatopoeia<br /> * Simile<br /> * Metaphor<br /> * Personification<br /> * Assonance<br /> * Idiom<br /> <br /> <strong>In addition, Fairy Tales Figurative Language also includes story element headlines to label chart paper during whole class discussion.</strong><br /> <br /> Happy Learning! <br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom novel study contains 23 pages of comprehension questions, Bully Bingo, five anti-bullying classroom posters, and a bonus higher level thinking game. In addition, the highlight of the novel study is creating an All About Me Gold Star Mobile. <br /> <br /> Interest Level: Grades 3 - 5<br /> Reading Level: Grade level Equivalent 5.5<br /> Lexile: 490L<br /> Guided Reading:  Q<br /> DRA: 40<br /> <br /> <strong>23 Pages of Comprehension Questions</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>All About Me Gold Star Mobile</strong><br /> *Selfie – Draw a picture of myself<br /> *Facebook Profile - Facts about me <br /> *Instagram – Photographs of things I love<br /> *Twitter – Three things that are special or unique about me<br /> <br /> <strong>Bully Bingo</strong><br /> Bully Bingo is an exciting and educational way to learn thirty two words related to bullying. Students will be provided with a definition and sentence clue in order to figure out the word. <br /> The winner shouts “Stop Bullying.”<br /> <br /> <strong>Anti-Bullying Posters</strong><br /> Included in this novel study are five anti-bullying posters to hang up in your classroom. Melonheadz clipart is featured on these posters. <br /> <br /> <strong>Bonus - Higher Level Thinking Comprehension Questions Fan/Game Board</strong><br /> After reading the novel, students will get to play a game where they answer higher level thinking questions. Included in this novel study are five different game boards and two spinners. The game boards and comprehension questions fan can be used with any novel. The comprehension fan contains 34 questions focusing on the following topics:<br /> *Story Elements<br /> *Connections<br /> *Opinion<br /> *Recall<br /> *Evaluation <br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>An Interactive Notebook &amp; Novel Study Resource:</strong><br /> <br /> The Adventures of Captain Underpants is a novel about two boys named George and Harold who cause indescribable mayhem at Jerome Horwitz Elementary School. If you do not find jokes about underwear, poop and wedgies hilarious, then this book might not be for you. However, if you are a nine year old child, this book is perfect! <br /> <br /> The Adventures of Captain Underpants is a complete interactive novel study. This notebook contains eleven interactive activities, eleven anchor charts, and eleven pages of higher level thinking comprehension questions with an answer key. <br /> <br /> Is this your first time using an interactive notebook? Also, included in this packet are pictures for every interactive activity as well as teacher tips and guidelines. In addition, each page has been sized to fit nicely into your students’ notebooks, you do not need to worry about resizing pages at the printer. <br /> <br /> <strong>11 Pages of Comprehension Questions with an Answer Key</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>11 Pages of Interactive Notebook Activities</strong><br /> Character Traits – Interactive Map<br /> Fantasy vs. Realism – Interactive Flap<br /> Visualization – Interactive T.V.<br /> Prefixes &amp; Suffixes – Interactive Envelope<br /> Making Predictions – Interactive Puzzle<br /> Sequence of Events – Interactive Accordion<br /> Types of Sentences – Interactive Spinner<br /> Author’s Purpose – Interactive Flap<br /> Beginning, Middle &amp; End – Interactive Mini File Book<br /> Cause and Effect – Interactive Light Bulb<br /> Word Work – Interactive Flap<br /> <br /> <strong>11 Pages of Anchor Charts</strong><br /> The anchor charts in this novel study correspond to the interactive notebook activities. <br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

This unit contains 21 pages of comprehension questions, 24 pages of reading/writing activities, a Matilda super power glasses art project, and an interactive movie companion guide. <br /> . <br /> Three different files are provided in order to allow for differentiation in your classroom. The first packet contains 45 printables focusing on comprehension and reading/writing skills. The second packet is 21 pages of comprehension questions and the third packet is 24 pages of reading/writing skills. Simply choose a packet that works best for your students! <br /> <br /> This lesson features clipart/fonts from Lettering Delights, Scrappin Doodles, Lindy du Plessis, and Bubbly Borders and More. <br /> <br /> Interest Level: Grades 3-5<br /> Reading Level: Grade Equivalent 5.2<br /> Lexile Measure: 840L<br /> DRA: 40<br /> Guided Reading: S<br /> <br /> *21 Pages of Comprehension Questions<br /> <br /> *24 Pages of Reading/Writing Activities - Titles included are:<br /> -Make Predictions – Before Reading<br /> -Parent Report Card<br /> -Character Web<br /> -Responding to Reading – Before, During, &amp; After<br /> -Money! Money! Money! – Pound Conversion<br /> -Follow Your Inner Conversation – Monitor Comprehension<br /> -Writing a Limerick – A Person or Place I Enjoy<br /> -Crunchem Hall Primary – Newsletter Writing Activity<br /> -Drawing Inferences<br /> -Hyperbole in Text<br /> -You Wanted Cake! – Writing Prompt<br /> -Picture This – Symbolism<br /> -Roald Dahl Fun Facts – Homophones<br /> -Like and Dislikes<br /> -Making Connections – Text to Text &amp; Text to Self<br /> -Word Cards<br /> -The Power of a Name<br /> -Special Powers – Writing Prompt<br /> -Foreshadowing<br /> -Problem and Solution<br /> -Respond to Literature – Writing Prompt<br /> <br /> *Matilda Super Power Glasses<br /> <br /> *Interactive Matilda Movie Companion<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>Sideways Stories from Wayside School Novel Study</strong><br /> <br /> Sideways Stories from Wayside School is a hilarious novel about a school that was supposed to be one story tall with thirty classrooms. However, the builder made a mistake and built the school thirty stories high with each story only containing one classroom. Consequently, everything about Wayside School is topsy-turvy. <br /> <br /> Interest Level: Third through Fifth Grade<br /> Lexile Framework: 460L<br /> Grade Level Equivalent: 4.9<br /> Guided Reading Level: P<br /> <br /> This lesson includes thirty two printables focusing on comprehension questions and reading skills. <br /> <br /> In addition, an emphasis is placed on the writing process. Each student will create a character and new chapter for the novel. Included in this novel study are:<br /> <br /> <strong>Comprehension Questions – 15 pages total</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Novel Activities</strong><br /> <br /> Tell me a Story – Novel Prediction<br /> Wayside Characters – What Makes this Character Unique <br /> The Thirtieth Story – Five W’s Chart <br /> Knowledge is Valuable – Reading Strategy: Making Connections<br /> Maurica Flavored Ice Cream – Main Idea and Details<br /> My Ice Cream – Writing Prompt<br /> The Nineteenth Story – Reading Strategy: Summarize <br /> Smiling Faces - Personification<br /> Mosquito Bites – Reading Strategy: Wondering<br /> The Most Beautiful Teeth – Syntax and Semantics<br /> Raincoats and Rats – Reading Strategy: Visualizing <br /> Ten Adorable Toes – Reading Strategy: Inferring<br /> Disclaimer – There is no Nineteenth Floor<br /> She Doesn't Like You – Action Verbs<br /> Fatso, Butterfingers, &amp; Crabapple – Reading Strategy: Synthesizing<br /> Turtles &amp; a Pencil – Character Comparison<br /> Eat a Frog – Double Entry Journal<br /> Nancy &amp; Mac – Wayside School Cluster<br /> A Mustache of Many Colors – Cinquain Poem<br /> <br /> <strong>Create a New Character and Chapter - Writing Project</strong><br /> <br /> *{Brainstorming Boxes} Setting, Unique Quirks, and Character Name - story planning page<br /> *We all Need Friends - identify supporting characters<br /> *{Brainstorming Boxes} Beginning, Middle, &amp; End - plot graphic organizer<br /> *Create a Character - illustrate main character and pinpoint character traits<br /> *{Brainstorming Boxes} My Chapter Summary<br /> *Design a New Cover Page - template for student book cover<br /> *Writing Paper - five styles<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

The Tale of Despereaux is an enchanting novel about a courageous mouse, a beautiful princess, and some soup. If you are looking for a book that is filled with adventure and contains incredible writing, then this novel is for you! <br /> <br /> This unit contains seventeen pages of comprehension questions, seventeen pages of vocabulary work, a figurative language flip book, classroom posters, and a bonus movie packet. While reading The Tale of Despereaux, I found that this novel is filled with challenging words. Therefore, there is a large focus on using context clues and the dictionary to understand unknown words.<br /> <br /> Interest Level: Grades 3 - 5<br /> Reading Level: Grade level Equivalent 4.8<br /> Lexile: 670L<br /> Guided Reading:  U<br /> <br /> Figurative Language Flip Book - The highlight of this novel study is that each student will illustrate a flip book focusing on figurative language found throughout the story. The following terms will be addressed:<br /> *Alliteration<br /> *Onomatopoeia<br /> *Simile<br /> *Metaphor<br /> *Personification<br /> *Hyperbole<br /> *Idiom<br /> <br /> Interactive Movie Experience – Students will have the opportunity to compare the book to the movie by completing the following activities:<br /> *Write, Pair, Share<br /> *Compare and Contrast<br /> *Give One to Get One<br /> *Movie vs. Book<br /> *Write a Review<br /> <br /> Figurative Language Posters - In addition, this novel study includes figurative language posters to hang up in your classroom during whole class discussion.<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>*The BFG was recently revised. Updates include an answer key for the comprehension questions and improvements to the fonts/layout of the novel study packet.</strong> <br /> <br /> <strong>The BFG by Roald Dahl</strong><br /> <br /> The BFG is an amazing novel by Roald Dahl about a little girl named Sophie who is whisked away in the middle of the night by a giant. At first, Sophie is worried that she will be eaten, but she quickly learns that she is in the presence of a kind and loving giant. The BFG has been a classic in my classroom for many years. This novel is a must read for all children! <br /> <br /> This unit contains three different files to allow for differentiation in your classroom. The first packet contains 48 printables focusing on comprehension and reading/writing skills. The second packet is 24 pages of comprehension questions and the third packet is 24 pages of reading/writing skills. Simply choose a packet that works best for your students! <br /> <br /> <strong>Included in this novel study are:</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Reading Comprehension Questions for Every Chapter - 24 Pages</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Plus 24 Pages of Reading/Writing Activities</strong><br /> *Character Analysis<br /> *Make a Prediction<br /> *Fantasy vs. Realism<br /> *Sequence<br /> *Compare and Contrast<br /> *KWHL - Giants<br /> *Tasty Treats - Match the Country with Taste<br /> *Summary<br /> *Beginning, Middle, and End<br /> *Plot<br /> *Visualization<br /> *Story Map<br /> *My Least Favorite Food<br /> *Story Strip Sequencer<br /> *Context Clues<br /> *Main Idea<br /> *Dream Big - Writing Prompt<br /> *One Look is Worth a Thousand Words- Character Description<br /> *What are my Questions<br /> *Newspaper Article<br /> *Drawing Conclusions<br /> *The BFG Book Recommendation<br /> *Squiggle Art - Design a New Cover<br /> <br /> This highlight of this product is a tremendously fun Dodecahedron Puzzle &amp; Book Project. A dodecahedron is any polyhedron with twelve flat faces. Students will complete twelve reading and writing extension activities for the novel The BFG and then construct the dodecahedron by solving a puzzle! <br /> <br /> <strong>Dodecahedron Puzzle &amp; Book Project</strong><br /> <br /> *Cause and Effect<br /> *Fact and Opinion<br /> *Draw the Vocabulary Word<br /> *Novel Award – Writing Prompt<br /> *Visualizing<br /> *Giant Country – Five Senses<br /> *Character Birthday Present – Writing Prompt<br /> *Biopoem - Sophie<br /> *Character Traits – BFG and Fleshlumpeater<br /> *A Character Like Me<br /> *Life Lesson – Story Message<br /> *Book Sequel – Writing Prompt<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>*Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was revised on February 24, 2016. Updates include Common Core State Standards, an answer key for the comprehension questions and improvements to the fonts/layout of the novel study packet.</strong> <br /> <br /> Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a story about the life of a nine year old boy named Peter Hatcher and his annoying little brother Fudge. Peter is faced with constant challenges as his little brother is always getting into trouble. <br /> <br /> My students LOVED this novel! While reading the book, one of my fourth graders told me that this is the funniest book he has ever read. Not only is this book tremendously witty, it is a quick read that every student can relate to personally. <br /> <br /> <strong>Included in this novel study are:</strong><br /> <br /> *Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Novel Packet Cover<br /> *Tell me a Story - Prediction<br /> *Fact and Opinion<br /> *The Big Winner Comprehension Questions<br /> *Juicy-O for Everyone – Five Senses Descriptive Writing<br /> *Mr. and Mrs. Juicy-o Comprehension Questions<br /> *Eat it or Wear It! - Writing Prompts <br /> *The Family Dog Comprehension Questions <br /> *Postcard <br /> *My Brother the Bird Summary <br /> *Story Sequence Chain<br /> *The Birthday Bash Think and Respond Questions <br /> *Poetry Perfection <br /> *Fang Hits Town Comprehension Questions <br /> *Cause and Effect <br /> *The Flying Train Committee Plot <br /> *Two of a Kind - Character Similarities <br /> *The T.V. Star Comprehension Questions<br /> *Newspaper Reporter<br /> *Another Rainy Day Quick Check<br /> *Reading Connections - Text to Self Connections<br /> *Fudge is a Character! - Art Project and Character Traits Analysis<br /> <br /> <strong>In this unit, students will also draw a portrait of the character Fudge and analyze his character traits. The highlight of the project is showing the turtle in Fudge’s stomach! </strong><br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

Fudge is back with more adventures and mischief in this tremendously funny novel by Judy Blume. Superfudge is a sequel to the novel Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, however it is hilarious enough to be read on its own! If your students enjoyed Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, than this novel is perfect for you! <br /> <br /> This lesson features clipart/fonts from Scrappin Doodles, KB Fonts, Dancing Crayons Designs, and includes twenty six printables focusing on reading skills. Included in this novel study are:<br /> <br /> *Superfudge Novel Packet Cover<br /> *A Home Cooked Meal – Correct Word Order of Adjectives<br /> *Guess What, Peter? Comprehension Questions<br /> *Candy Factory – Writing Prompt<br /> *Cutchie-Cutchie-Coo Comprehension Questions<br /> *Diapers and Princeton – Commonly Misused Words<br /> *Another Something Wonderful Quick Check<br /> *Trading Stamps – Synonyms<br /> *Off the Wall Comprehension Questions<br /> *Lemon Lunatic – Parts of Speech<br /> *Small Ones are Sweeter Think and Respond Questions<br /> *Kreskin’s Crystal – Types of Sentences<br /> *Farley Drexel Meets Rat Face Comprehension Questions<br /> *Uncle Feather - Helping &amp; Main Verbs<br /> *A Very Cultured Bird Quick Check<br /> *Naturally Fortified Comprehension Questions<br /> *Trick or Treating – Capitalization<br /> *Being in Love – Attribute Web &amp; Character Actions<br /> *Superfudge Quick Check<br /> *Letter to Santa – KWL Chart<br /> *Santa Who? Comprehension Questions<br /> *“Big Words” – Sequence of Events <br /> *Catastrophes Think and Respond Questions<br /> *Like a Duck – Favorite Book Scene<br /> *Tootsie Speaks Out Quick Check<br /> *The Big Apple – Compare &amp; Contrast Superfudge to Another Novel<br /> <br /> In this unit, students will also create an art project called The Great Superfudge Accordion Book. The book project will focus on the following skills:<br /> <br /> -Main Characters<br /> -Setting<br /> -Problem<br /> -Solution<br /> -Beginning, Middle, &amp; End<br /> -Design a New Book Cover<br /> -Lessons Learned from the Novel<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

Because of Winn-Dixie is a heartfelt novel about a ten-year old girl named Opal, who moves to a small town in Florida with her preacher father. Life is lonely for Opal until she adopts a mangy stray dog. With the help of Opal’s new dog, whom she names Winn-Dixie, Opal makes new friends and strengthens her relationship with her father. <br /> <br /> This unit contains twelve pages of higher level thinking comprehension questions, seventeen pages of reading/writing activities, a story pyramid book project, and six reading strategy classroom posters. <br /> <br /> Interest Level: Grades 3 - 5<br /> Reading Level: Grade level Equivalent 4.1<br /> Lexile: 610L<br /> Guided Reading:  R<br /> <br /> 12 Pages of Comprehension Questions<br /> <br /> 17 Pages of Reading/Writing Printables <br /> *Before Reading - Make a Prediction<br /> *Winn-Dixie Bubble Map<br /> *Almost Like Orphans - Chapter Titles<br /> *Pick-It-Quick - Story Strip Sequencer<br /> *All about Me - Top Ten List<br /> *The Bear and the Book - Letter Writing<br /> *The Witch’s House - Facts and Opinions<br /> *Dump &amp; Lunch Meat - Making Connections<br /> *Thunder and Lightning - Summarize<br /> *Ghosts in the Yard - Writing Prompt<br /> *A Changed Man - Visualizing<br /> *Everything he Loved - KWL Chart<br /> *Sorrow Filled World - Inferring<br /> *Littmus Lozenges<br /> *Egg Salad Sandwiches - Wondering<br /> *Love What You’ve Got - Synthesizing<br /> *A Full Heart - Interesting Quotes<br /> <br /> Story Pyramid Book Project<br /> *Theme<br /> *Conflict<br /> *Resolution<br /> *Favorite Scene<br /> <br /> Reading Strategies Posters - In addition, this novel study includes six reading strategy posters to hang up in your classroom during whole class discussion.<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Novel Study</strong><br /> <br /> This unit contains seventeen pages of comprehension questions, seventeen pages of vocabulary word work, a Turkish Delight activity, and a story pyramid art project. . <br /> <br /> While reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to my students, I found that this novel is filled with challenging words. Therefore, there is a large focus on using context clues and the dictionary to understand unknown words.<br /> <br /> <strong>17 Pages of Comprehension Questions</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>17 Pages of Vocabulary Work- Titles included are:</strong><br /> *I Can See It! Vocabulary Illustrations<br /> *Vocabulary Match Up<br /> *Define It<br /> *Synonyms<br /> *Fill It In<br /> *Break it Down<br /> *Vocabulary Multiple Choice<br /> *Vocabulary Study<br /> *Dictionary Detective<br /> *Dynamic Dictionary<br /> *Write it Out<br /> *Antonyms<br /> *Visualization<br /> *Define and Sketch<br /> *Name Collection Box<br /> *Part of Speech<br /> *Context Clues<br /> <br /> <strong>Turkish Delight</strong><br /> *Taste Turkish Delight<br /> *My Favorite Food Writing Prompt<br /> <br /> <strong>Story Pyramid Art Project</strong><br /> *Theme<br /> *Conflict<br /> *Resolution<br /> *Favorite Scene<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

Are you tired of the same boring vocabulary activities? Do you feel that cooperative learning games are important in a successful classroom? Then this packet is exactly what you are looking for. The main objective of this packet is to make studying vocabulary interesting and to strengthen story comprehension.<br /> <br /> The BFG Vocabulary Games and Activities contains 12 FUN lessons that focus on language skills such as using context clues, synonyms, antonyms, recognizing parts of speech and defining challenging and nonsense words. <br /> <br /> Students will participate in three individual activities, five partner games and four whole class games. <br /> <br /> <strong>Individual Learning Games</strong><br /> * Word Search: This relaxing classic is guaranteed to give your students great dictionary practice and have fun while searching for key words. <br /> * Comic Strip: Grab those colored pencils or markers and let the creativity flow. Students create a comic strip that summarizes the chapter and incorporates important vocabulary. <br /> * Roll a Word: Shake! Shake! Shake! The dice will determine if your students focus on guide words, pronunciation or parts of speech. <br /> <br /> <strong>Partner Activities and Games</strong><br /> *Dominoes: Vocabulary Dominoes is simply the classic game of Dominoes, but with BFG vocabulary words on the dominoes instead of dots. Students make a domino train by matching the terms with definitions. <br /> *Guess my Word: Spin the spinner and see where it lands. Practice vocabulary by rhyming words, acting or drawing a sketch. <br /> *Cootie Catcher: Everyone loves Cootie Catchers! Cootie catchers are a fun origami craft that can also serve to teach your children vocabulary in a creative, hands-on way.<br /> *Vocabulary Checkers: Sentences are important in this game. In order for a player to move a checker, the BFG word has to be used correctly in a sentence. <br /> *Vocabulary Puzzles: Puzzles provide a quick and fun way for students to learn new words by matching definitions and synonyms. <br /> <br /> <strong>Whole Class Vocabulary Games</strong><br /> *Vocab on the Move: It’s time to get up and move! Word work is much more exciting when the vocabulary word is placed on your forehead. <br /> *I Have, Who Has?: The BFG speaks in an unusual way and often gets words confused. This game encourages students to use context clues to figure out what the BFG is saying. <br /> *Heads Down, Vocab Up: Does your class love to play Heads Up, Seven Up? If so, then this game is perfect for your classroom. Heads Down, Vocab Up is a similar game, only using vocabulary cards<br /> *The BFG Bingo: Who doesn't like the excitement of finding the last item on your Bingo card, jumping out of your seat, and shouting you won? Bingo is a tremendously fun game to play as a whole class and it helps practice vocabulary.<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>Connect Literature and Math</strong><br /> <br /> The BFG is a magical novel that creates a love for reading in all children. So why can’t this beloved novel, also inspire a love of math? That was my ultimate goal when creating this packet. The main objective of this lesson is to connect literature and math in a manner that is scrumdiddlyumptious! <br /> <br /> The BFG Math Companion contains 27 FUN lessons that address skills in Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Numbers and Operations in Fractions, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. <br /> <br /> <strong>27 Pages of Math Printables with an Answer Key</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Operations and Algebraic Thinking</strong><br /> *Scrumdiddlyumptious – Communicative and Associative Property<br /> *Spikesticking Beanstalk – Multiplication Story Problem<br /> *Bishing and Walloping – Multiplication Story Problem<br /> *Gunghummers &amp; Bogswinkles – Multi Method Multiplication<br /> *Wellies and Lamas– Division in Five Ways<br /> *Repulsant Snozzcumber – Arrays<br /> *An Honorable Giant – Arrays<br /> *Swashboggling Ears – Multiples<br /> *Whoppsy-Whiffling Dreams - Prime and Composite Numbers<br /> <br /> <strong>Numbers and Operations in Base Ten</strong><br /> *Something Tall and Black – Place Value<br /> *Still as a Mouse – Subtraction<br /> *Gigglehouses &amp; Boggleboxes – Addition &amp; Subtraction Story Problems<br /> *A Dream Blowing Giant – Number Collection Box<br /> *Full of Crodswoggle – Expanding Form, Odd, Even &amp; Ordering Numbers<br /> <br /> <strong>Numbers and Operations – Fractions</strong><br /> *Craggy Mountains – Fractions<br /> *The Journey to the Mountain – Fractions<br /> <br /> <strong>Measurement and Data</strong><br /> *Moonlight Fields – Inches, Centimeters &amp; Millimeters<br /> *Dillions of Different Flavors – Bar Graphs<br /> *The Precious Dream – Conversion &amp; Measurement<br /> *Lemon Colored Sun – Measurement Word Problems<br /> *Grobsludging Hole – Elapsed Time<br /> *Thingalingaling – Rounding Numbers &amp; Place Value Strategy<br /> *Sloshbuckling Noisy Bellypoppers – Median, Mode, Mean &amp; Range<br /> *Human Beans – Coordinates<br /> *Bursting at the Bottom – Probability<br /> <br /> <strong>Geometry</strong><br /> *Land of Noddy – Acute &amp; Obtuse Angels<br /> *A Golden Phizzwizard – Geometry Match<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley<br /> <br />

<strong>The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Novel Study</strong><br /> <br /> Like many of you, my favorite time of the day is read aloud. Right after lunch, I call my students to the carpet area and I explain to them that their job for the next fifteen minutes is to get lost in a good book, to use their imagination, and to believe in the impossible. For years I have heard my fellow teachers rave about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Finally, I decided to take their advice and I was not disappointed, the only regret I have about this novel is that I did not read it sooner! <br /> <br /> The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a story about the six worst children in the history of the world. A small town is turned upside down when the Herdmans decide they want to take part in the annual Christmas pageant. <br /> <br /> My students ADORED this novel! While reading the book, one of my fourth graders told me that this is the funniest book he has ever read. Not only is this book tremendously witty, it has an amazing message that warms your heart during the holiday season. <br /> <br /> <strong>This lesson includes thirty printables focusing on reading skills. Included in this novel study are:</strong><br /> <br /> *Islands of the Misfits - Defining in Context<br /> *Beware of Cat<br /> *Chapter One Think and Respond Questions<br /> *Adjectives<br /> *List of Adjectives<br /> *Chapter Two Think and Respond Questions<br /> *Chapter Three Think and Respond Questions<br /> *Making Words - Herdmans<br /> *Cause and Effect<br /> *Chapter Four Think and Respond Questions<br /> *Fact and Opinion<br /> *Understanding Point of View<br /> *Chapter Five Think and Respond Questions<br /> *Character Directory<br /> *Compare and Contrast<br /> *Chapter Six Think and Respond Questions<br /> *Letter to Reverend Hopkins<br /> *Chapter Seven Think and Respond Questions<br /> <br /> <strong>In this unit, students will also analyze story elements. Each child will illustrate a flip book focusing on the essential elements in a book.</strong> <br /> <br /> *Setting<br /> *Characters<br /> *Plot<br /> *Conflict<br /> *Resolution<br /> *Theme<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>Gregor the Overland Novel Study</strong><br /> <br /> Like many of you, I love the Hunger Games! After reading the trilogy, I found myself craving more literature by Suzanne Collins. Immediately, I started researching Suzanne Collins and discovered that before she wrote the Hunger Games, she wrote a series for children called the Underland Chronicles. Being a fourth grade teacher, I thought, “This is perfect!” That weekend I purchased Gregor the Overlander and I was instantly hooked!<br /> <br /> Gregor the Overlander is the story of an eleven year old boy who follows his little sister through a metal grate in their laundry room in New York City. Similar to Alice in Wonderland, Gregor and his sister plummet to a magical land filled with adventure. <br /> <br /> My students LOVED this novel! While reading the book, one of my kiddos asked me why I always stop at the good parts. I explained that I simply stop at the end of the chapter each day. <br /> <br /> <strong>This lesson includes thirty two printables focusing on reading and writing skills. Included in this novel study are:</strong><br /> <br /> *Making a Mind Movie<br /> *Comparisons<br /> *Awesome Readers Ask Questions<br /> *What Brings you Joy?-Writing Prompt<br /> *Regalia Setting Map<br /> *Define It<br /> *Letter to Gregor<br /> *Cause and Effect<br /> *Inferring with Text Clues<br /> *Author’s Purpose<br /> *Similes and Metaphors<br /> *Summarization<br /> *Visualization<br /> *Label the Nouns<br /> *Main Idea and Details<br /> *Reading Connections<br /> *Gregor Saves the Day- Writing Prompt<br /> *Ripred the Rat Attribute Web<br /> *Character Traits<br /> *Acrostic Poem<br /> *Compare and Contrast<br /> *It Reminds Me of<br /> *Vocabulary Study<br /> *Evolving Characters<br /> *Heart of the Story-Theme<br /> *Theme Story Quilt<br /> *Drawing Conclusions<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

Are you looking for an impressive art project to display at Open House, Parent-Teacher Conferences, or any day of the week? Then this lesson is for you! <br /> <br /> This product is a tremendously fun Dodecahedron Puzzle &amp; Book Project. A dodecahedron is any polyhedron with twelve flat faces. Students will complete twelve reading and writing extension activities for the novel Charlotte’s Web and then construct the dodecahedron by solving a farm puzzle! <br /> <br /> This lesson features clipart/fonts from Lettering Delights, Scrappin Doodles, Creative Clips Digital Clipart, Lindy du Plessis, Croft’s Classroom, Ink n Little Things, Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah Designs, and Melonheadz.<br /> <br /> Interest Level: Grades Three through Six<br /> Reading Level: Grade Equivalent Four<br /> Lexile Measure: 680L<br /> Guided Reading: R<br /> <br /> Dodecahedron Puzzle &amp; Book Project<br /> *Story Sequence – Important Events<br /> *Fact and Opinion<br /> *Charlotte – Habitat, Diet, &amp; Appearance<br /> *Fern’s Imagination – Writing Prompt<br /> *Visualizing<br /> *Sketch It – Vocabulary Words<br /> *Words in a Web – Writing Prompt<br /> *Zuckerman’s Famous Pig – Making Words<br /> *The County Fair – Five Senses<br /> *Interesting Character<br /> *A True Friend – Writing Prompt<br /> *Life Lesson – Story Message<br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley

<strong>St. Patrick’s Day Novel Study:</strong><br /> <br /> Calendar Mysteries March Mischief is a story about a St. Patrick's Day celebration in a town called Green Lawn. Bradley, Brian, Nate and Lucy dress up a leprechaun statue for the town’s yearly contest. The four friends leave it out on the porch overnight, but the next morning they discover it is missing! Who is behind the mischief? It will take four kids to unlock the mystery.<br /> <br /> If you are looking for a fun St. Patrick’s Day mystery that your students will enjoy, then this book is perfect for you. <br /> <br /> Interest Level: Grades 2-3<br /> Lexile Level: 410L<br /> <br /> Included in this St. Patrick’s Day novel study are:<br /> <br /> <strong>13 Pages of Comprehension Questions with an Answer Key</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Writing Project: Design a Leprechaun – A Magical Adventure</strong> <br /> The goal of this writing project is for each student to design a leprechaun for the Green Lawn leprechaun contest. In addition, each child will create a story about their leprechaun. <br /> <br /> *Design a Leprechaun – A Magical Adventure Cover Page<br /> *Create a Leprechaun <br /> *{Brainstorming Boxes} Setting, Unique Quirks and Character Name <br /> *We all Need Friends<br /> *{Brainstorming Boxes} Beginning, Middle &amp; End<br /> *{Brainstorming Boxes} My Story Summary<br /> *Create a Story Cover Page<br /> *Writing Paper - Five Styles <br /> <br /> Happy Learning!<br /> <br /> Renee Smalley