This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “The Name Jar” by Yangsook Choi. 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 Name Jar” 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 Predictions - Asking Questions - 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 Name Jar” focuses on Root 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 - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “The Name Jar” by Yangsook Choi. 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 “Let's Go Rock Collecting” by Roma Gans. 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 “Let's Go Rock Collecting” 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: - Determining Importance - Asking Questions - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Let's Go Rock Collecting” by Roma Gans. 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 “Scarecrow” by Cynthia Rylant. 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 “Scarecrow” 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 - Visualizing - Asking Questions - 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 “Scarecrow” focuses on Synonym and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - 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 “Scarecrow ” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Scarecrow” by Cynthia Rylant. 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 “Two Bad Ants” by Chris Van Allsburg. 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 “Two Bad Ants” 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 - Making Predictions - 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 “Two Bad Ants” focuses on Three Sounds of Suffix "ed" and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Two Bad Ants” by Chris Van Allsburg. 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 “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen. 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 “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” 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 - Making Predictions - 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 “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” focuses on Consonant Blends and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - 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 “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “We're Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen. 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 “Sunken Treasure” by Gail Gibbons. 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 “Sunken Treasure” 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 - Visualizing - Determining Importance - Asking Questions - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Sunken Treasure” focuses on Base Word + Suffix ly and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Sunken Treasure” by Gail Gibbons. 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 A Long Way from Chicago to Teach Changes in Perspective This Book Club Bundle for A Long Way from Chicago is an excellent choice for 4th and 5th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Perspective. Here’s What You’ll Get: - Interactive Lesson Plan for 9 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Changes in Perspective - Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide - Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide - Book Club Calendar - Conversation Prompts - Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet - Student Self Evaluation Forms - Running Record Assessment Tool - Student Reading Response Guide - Comprehension Assessment Rubric All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for fifth grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “A Long Way from Chicago” by Richard Peck. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at Amy@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “Olivia” by Ian Falconer. 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 “Olivia” 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 Predictions - Identifying the Author's Purpose - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record Assessment - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Olivia” by Ian Falconer. 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 “A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “A Bad Case of Stripes” 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 Predictions - 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 “A Bad Case of Stripes” focuses on Adjectives 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 activity for use with “A Bad Case of Stripes” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon. 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 “The Pumpkin Book” by Gail Gibbons. 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 Pumpkin Book” 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 - Retelling and Summarizing - Visualizing - Determining Importance - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record 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 Pumpkin Book” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “The Pumpkin Book” by Gail Gibbons. 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 “The Very First Thanksgiving Day” by Rhonda Gowler Greene. 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 Very First Thanksgiving Day” 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 - Determining Importance - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “The Very First Thanksgiving Day” focuses on Rhyming 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 - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “The Very First Thanksgiving Day” by Rhonda Gowler Greene. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at Amy@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth” by Jamie Lee Curtis. 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 “When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth” 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 - Visualizing - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth” focuses on High Frequency 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 - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth” by Jamie Lee Curtis. 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 “Little Bear’s Visit” by Else Holmelund Minarik. 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 “Little Bear’s Visit” 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 - Determining Importance - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it���s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Little Bear’s Visit” focuses on Two – Syllable 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 - Answer Keys - Common Core State Standard Alignment - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Little Bear’s Visit” by Else Holmelund Minarik. 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“Snowflake Bentley” by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. 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 “Snowflake Bentley” 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 - Identifying the Author’s Purpose - Visualizing - Determining Importance - Understanding Text Structure I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record 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 “Snowflake Bentley” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Snowflake Bentley” by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. 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 Freckle Juice to Teach Conflict/Resolution This Book Club Bundle for Freckle Juice 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 Conflict/Resolution. Here’s What You’ll Get: - Interactive Lesson Plan for 5 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Conflict/Resolution - 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 - Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with “Freckle Juice” 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 “Freckle Juice ” by Judy Blume. 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 “Love That Dog” by Sharon Creech. 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 “Love That Dog” 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 - Visualizing - 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 This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record 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 “Love That Dog” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Love That Dog” by Sharon Creech. 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 Sarah, Plain and Tall to Teach Readers How to Track Characters This Book Club Bundle for Sarah, Plain and Tall is an excellent choice for 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 Tracking Characters. Here’s What You’ll Get: - Interactive Lesson Plan for 5 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Tracking Characters - 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 “Sarah, Plain and Tall” by Patricia MacLachlan All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for fourth grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Sarah, Plain and Tall” by Patricia MacLachlan. 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 “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein. 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 “Where the Sidewalk Ends” 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 - Visualizing 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 This set of resources also includes the following: - Running Record 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 “Where the Sidewalk Ends” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein. 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.

Train to Somewhere Word Work Grade Level: Fourth Grade Guided Reading Level: Q This set of resources is for use with “Train to Somewhere” by Eve Bunting. This Word Work package focuses on the R-Controlled Vowels found within the book. Word Work is a series of interactive lesson plans and activities that support phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, and word study using books that are easily found in most school or classroom libraries. These resources can be used to supplement our comprehension strategy lesson plans and activities or as a stand alone activity. Each of our Word Work packages provide an opportunity for readers to do the following: Learn about words in the context of their reading Talk about words with other readers Practice naming, noticing, and using specific word parts and patterns Interact with words in an engaging and meaningful way Discover and attend to words in their independent reading *Buy the Bundle and Save! Get all of the BookPagez resources for Train to Somewhere, here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/train-to-somewhere-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-fourth-grade-ccss-11239392

Train to Somewhere Vocabulary Connections Grade Level: Fourth Grade Guided Reading Level: Q Vocabulary Connections is a series of vocabulary activities intended to be used as a supplement to comprehension strategy lesson plans and activities. Each of the Vocabulary Connections resource packages includes a list of specific vocabulary words found within the context of popular and award winning children's books. Each of our Vocabulary Connections packages provide an opportunity for readers to do the following: Build their vocabulary Improve their understanding of vocabulary within the context of the books they read Connect new vocabulary through playing interactive games Practice using new words in an engaging and meaningful way Become more aware of new vocabulary while working and reading independently *Buy the Bundle and Save! Get all of the BookPagez resources for Train to Somewhere, here: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/train-to-somewhere-lesson-plans-and-activities-package-fourth-grade-ccss-11239392