Holes by Louis Sachar Literature Guide. Novel study of book Holes includes several vocabulary lists, 8 quizzes on the book, one end of book test, reading response journal writing prompts for each chapter, and a list of good websites to use when teaching the novel Holes. Keys included in literature guide. - HappyEdugator

Tuck Everlasting PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with an anticipation guide, a reading connections assignment, and a little about the author. Includes vocabulary words for chapters 1-8, 9-20, and 21 - 26 . Good read! - Greg Smith

The Clay Marble Novel Study. Use this novel guide for the book The Clay Marble by Minfong Ho. Character maps, graphic organizers, Vocabulary, and Tests with constructed response and vocabulary matching. Also has possible projects and a pcture book writing project with rubric. 23 pages.

Critical Thinking Reading Response Cards. Students can use these reading response cards to reflect on their reading and their own learning and perspectives. 20 cards for students to use to respond to their reading of any fiction story. Questions have rigor and require higher order thinking skills. - Greg Smith

Tall Tales. An introduction to tall tales. Explains what is a tall tale, characteristics of a tall tale, and includes a tall tale reading assignment. - Greg Smith

Touching Spirit Bear By Ben Mikaelsen. Introduces the book, and discusses conflict and symbolism. Enjoy! - Greg Smith

Have your students get creative with these Remembrance Day acrostic poem sheets. Two different sheets for students to write poetry with imagery and words that appeal to the senses. Students write a poem about Remembrance Day by beginning each line with a word that begins with the letter on that line. The first sheet is REMEMBRANCE and the second sheet is POPPIES. - Greg Smith

Harriet Tubman Word Search Puzzle. Fun word search puzzle all about Harriet Tubman. Black and white ink friendly word search puzzle that your students will love. Includes 28 different words related to Harriet Tubman. Includes solution. Thanks and enjoy! Harriet Tubman | Women's History Month | Black History Month | Printables | Worksheets | Word Search | Puzzle

Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry PowerPoint. Preview the book. Includes information about the Newbery Medal, About the Author, Main Character, Vocabulary, and Fun Activities to go with the book.

Author Study: Maia Wojciechowska . Students can read this informational text about the author of the Newbery Award winning book Shadow of a Bull. Includes one sheet of comprehension questions that support higher order thinking and the rigor required by new standards. - Greg Smith

Easter Write the Room. Cards and Recording sheet. 8 words to write for Easter: eggs bunny grass basket candy flowers Easter decorate Two recording sheets - one with pictures and one without for differentiation. Recording sheet has primary lined paper (with dashed middle lines). Includes color and black and white versions. - Greg Smith

Valentines Write the Room. Cards and Recording sheet. 8 words to write for Valentines Day: heart love valentine candy cupid rose letter kiss Two recording sheets - one with pictures and one without for differentiation. Recording sheet has primary lined paper (with dashed middle lines). Includes color and black and white versions. - Greg Smith

Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with a glimpse of the plot, characters, important vocabulary, awards, and a little about the author.

Bird Lake Moon by Kevin Henkes PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with a glimpse of the plot and characters, important vocabulary, themes, and a little about the author. This book is set in the summer - with two boys, a lake, a log cabin, an annoying sister, and ghosts! Good read! - Greg Smith

After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with a glimpse of the plot and characters, important vocabulary, themes, and a little about the author. This book is the sequel to the book Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie! Good read!

The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas PowerPoint. An introductory preview of the book, with a glimpse of the plot and characters, important vocabulary, setting, and a little about the author. This book is the first in a series of three books. - Greg Smith

The Ransom of Red Chief VOCABULARY- includes a vocabulary list of 15 words with definitions from the short story The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry. It also includes a fill-in-the-blank study guide, where students must place the correct vocabulary words in the sentences using context clues. Good for assessment or practice. Key included.

Earth Day Write the Room. Cards and Recording sheet. 8 words to write for Earth Day: April Earth clean litter reduce reuse recycle pollution Two recording sheets - one with pictures and one without for differentiation. Recording sheet has primary lined paper (with dashed middle lines). Includes color and black and white versions. - Greg Smith

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg PowerPoint. Introduce the book by Rodrick Philbrick with this PowerPoint that gives students some background and vocabulary words to know before they read this book set during the Civil War. - Greg Smith

Scarecrow Word Search Puzzle. Great for any scarecrow or fall harvest unit. Fun word search puzzle all about scarecrows. Your students will love finding the words frontwards, backwards, and on the diagonals. Includes 24 different words related to scarecrows. Includes solution. Thanks and enjoy! Terms included are: Bandanna Birds Brainless Burlap Cornfield Costume Country Crops Decoration Decoy Frighten Garden Gloves Guard Halloween Mannequin Overalls Post Protect Seedcap Sentry Straw Stuffing Workboots Key words Scarecrow | Halloween | Printables | Worksheets | Word Search | Puzzle