Use Number the Stars to Teach Determining Theme This Book Club Bundle for Number the Stars is an excellent choice for 5th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Determining Theme. Here’s What You’ll Get: - Interactive Lesson Plan for 5 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Determining Theme - Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide - Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide - Book Club Calendar - Conversation Prompts - Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet - Student Self-Evaluation Forms - Student Reading Response Guide - Comprehension Assessment Rubric - Common Core State Standard Assessment - Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with "Number the Stars" 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 “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry. 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 “Pumpkin Heads!” by Wendell Minor. 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 “Pumpkin Heads!” 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 - 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 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 “Pumpkin Heads!” focuses on Consonant Letter "P" and includes the following: - Lesson Plan - Interactive Activity - Practice Page - Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: - 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 “Pumpkin Heads!” by Wendell Minor. 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 “Locomotive” by Brian Floca. 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 “Locomotive” 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 Predictions - Identifying the Author's Purpose - Visualizing - Asking Questions I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I've also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Locomotive” focuses on Onomatopoeia 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 “Locomotive” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Locomotive” by Brian Floca. 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 “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson. 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 “Harold and the Purple Crayon” 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 “Harold and the Purple Crayon” focuses on -igh Letter Combination 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 - 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 “Harold and the Purple Crayon” - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson. 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 “John Henry” by Julius Lester. 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 “John Henry” 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 - Identifying the Author's Purpose - 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 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 “John Henry” focuses on Rules of adding -ed and -ing 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 John Henry - BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “John Henry” by Julius Lester. 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 The Lightning Thief to Teach Determining Theme This Book Club Bundle for The Lightning Thief is an excellent choice for 6th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Determining Theme. Here's What You'll Get: - Interactive Lesson Plan for 10 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Determining Theme - Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide - Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide - Book Club Calendar - Conversation Prompts - Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet - Student Self-Evaluation Forms - Student Reading Response Guide - Comprehension Assessment Rubric - Common Core State Standard Assessment All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for sixth grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. 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 “Wilma Unlimited” by Kathleen Krull. 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 “Wilma Unlimited” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That’s why I’ve included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text specific reader’s notebook prompts for the following strategies: - Retelling and Summarizing - Making Connections - Making Inferences - Identifying the Author’s Purpose - Asking Questions I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: - Vocabulary Word List - Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) - Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards - Vocabulary Word Games Printable - Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Wilma Unlimited” focuses on Three Sounds of the 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 - Common Core Aligned Comprehension 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 “Wilma Unlimited” by Kathleen Krull. 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 “Finding Winnie” by Lindsay Mattick. 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 “Finding Winnie” 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 “Finding Winnie” focuses on Double Consonants 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 “Finding Winnie” by Lindsay Mattick. 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 Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here’s What You’ll Get and Why: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about The Cat in the Hat 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 Asking Questions Understanding Text Structure Synthesizing I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for The Cat in the Hat focuses on Rhyming Word Families and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with The Cat in the Hat BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at AmyMackenzie@BookPagez.com. It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can. Thanks for taking the time to check out my products. And don’t forget to follow me for updates and to find out when new products are added to my store, here at TES! Take Care, Amy

Use A Wrinkle in Time to Teach Story Elements This Book Club Bundle for A Wrinkle in Time is an excellent choice for 6th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Story Elements. Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 6 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Story Elements Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide Book Club Calendar Conversation Prompts Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet Student Self-Evaluation Forms Student Reading Response Guide Comprehension Assessment Rubric Common Core State Standard Assessment Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for sixth grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. 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 “Mouse Paint” by Ellen Stoll Walsh. 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 “Mouse Paint” 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 Predictions Determining Importance Asking Questions Understanding Text Structure Synthesizing I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Mouse Paint” focuses on Syllable Count 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 “Mouse Paint” by Ellen Stoll Walsh. If you have any questions about the resources included in this set please email me at . It will be my pleasure to reply and help you in any way I can.

Use One Crazy Summer to Teach Points of View This Book Club Bundle for One Crazy Summer is an excellent choice for 6th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Points of View. Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 6 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Point of View Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide Book Club Calendar Conversation Prompts Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet Student Self-Evaluation Forms Student Reading Response Guide Comprehension Assessment Rubric Common Core State Standard Assessment All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for sixth grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “One Crazy Summer” by Rita Williams-Garcia. 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 Pictures of Hollis Woods to Teach Plot This Book Club Bundle for Pictures of Hollis Woods is an excellent choice for 5th and 6th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Plot. Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 6 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Plot Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide Book Club Calendar Conversation Prompts Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet Student Self-Evaluation Forms Student Reading Response Guide Comprehension Assessment Rubric Common Core State Standard Assessment - BONUS: Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with Pictures of Hollis Woods 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 “Pictures of Hollis Woods” by Patricia Reilly Giff. 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 “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae. 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 “Giraffes Can’t Dance” 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 Predictions Determining Importance Asking Questions Understanding Text Structure Synthesizing I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Giraffes Can’t Dance” focuses on Contractions and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with Giraffes Can’t Dance BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae.

Use The Little Prince to Teach Point of View This Book Club Bundle for The Little Prince is an excellent choice for 6th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Points of View. Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 7 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Point of View Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide Book Club Calendar Conversation Prompts Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet Student Self-Evaluation Forms Student Reading Response Guide Comprehension Assessment Rubric Common Core State Standard Assessment All of the lesson plans and activities included in this package are aligned to the Common Core Standards for sixth grade. I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. 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 Bridge to Terabithia to Teach Character Description This Book Club Bundle for Bridge to Terabithia is an excellent choice for 5th and 6th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. This package includes a Common Core aligned lesson plan and resources designed to support small group reading instruction that focuses on Plot. Here’s What You’ll Get: Interactive Lesson Plan for 6 Book Club Meetings Focusing on Character Description Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide Book Club Calendar Conversation Prompts Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet Student Self-Evaluation Forms Student Reading Response Guide Comprehension Assessment Rubric Common Core State Standard Assessment BONUS: Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with Bridge to Terabithia 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 “Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson. 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 Blue Truck” by Alice Schertle. 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 Blue Truck” 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 Visualizing Determining Importance Understanding Text Structure Synthesizing I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “Little Blue Truck” focuses on Onomatopoeia and includes the following: Lesson Plan Interactive Activity Practice Page Independent Word Work This set of resources also includes the following: Running Record Assessment Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with Little Blue Truck BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Little Blue Truck” by Alice Schertle. 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 “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” by Mark Teague. 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 “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” 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: Visualizing Determining Importance Asking Questions Understanding Text Structure Synthesizing I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it’s done within the context of books that students are already reading. That’s why I’ve included the following vocabulary resources: Vocabulary Word List Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards Vocabulary Word Games Printable Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark I’ve also included a word study lesson plan and set of activities, because, much like vocabulary, I find that word study works best within context. As a result, I have identified word patterns within trade books and have developed lesson plans and resources based on the word study that can be done with specific books. The lesson plan and set of resources for “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” focuses on 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 Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” by Mark Teague. 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 Brain: Our Nervous System” by Seymour Simon. 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 Brain: Our Nervous System” 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 Determining Importance Asking Questions 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 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 Brain: Our Nervous System BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “The Brain: Our Nervous System” by Seymour Simon. 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 “Rosa” by Nikki Giovanni. 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 “Rosa” 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 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 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 “Rosa” focuses on 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 Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment Answer Keys Common Core State Standard Alignment Spanish translation of the comprehension strategy practice pages, reader’s notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core “I Can” statements), and extension activities for use with "Rosa" BONUS: Surprise Sample Resource I hope that you will enjoy using my resources along with your copy or copies of “Rosa” by Nikki Giovanni. 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.