The Mouse and the Motorcycle is a children's novel written by Beverly Cleary. A young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy named Keith and his shiny toy motorcycle check into the Mountain View Inn. Use these activities after reading the novel for a quick assessment tool. Included are: -3 word searches with answers -3 crossword puzzles with answers -3 vocabulary sheets to find and write parts of speech/sentences -vocabulary by chapter sheet, -vocabulary sheet -word sort, to sort the vocabulary words into the correct parts of speech -sentence writing sheet -word make sheet -RALPH and KEITH acrostic templates that could be used for a character sketch Total Pages: 23

The Mouse and the Motorcycle is a children's novel written by Beverly Cleary. A young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy named Keith and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn. Use these activities after reading the novel for a quick assessment tool. Included are questions about the setting, characters, plot and themes. Students also get the opportunity to complete acrostic templates, "Ralph and Keith" and work with some vocabulary found in the novel. Other activities include creating a new book cover/title, designing a bookmark, creating a storyboard, imagery, poster and much more! Total Pages: 20

This activity is a creative way for your students to connect with one of their favorite story characters. Activity contains a drawing section as well. Bonus: Story Book Character Traits sheet Prior to completing this activity, brainstorm with the students all the different traits that a character could have. Pgs. 3

What better way to celebrate your students' birthdays than by having your students design their own birthday invitation! Have your students complete this fun activity any time of the school year. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan too! Prints well in grayscale setting. Contains U.S. and non-U.S. spelling. Pgs. 6

A fun way to write a poem and review adjectives at the same time! Students will create a Friend Poem using adjectives and then illustrate what they have written. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan! Prints well in grayscale setting too. Pgs. 6

What is your favorite sport? Find out what your students' favorite sports are by completing this fun activity! Students will also discover that playing a sport is not only fun, but a good way to keep active. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan too! Prints great in grayscale setting too! Pages include U.S. and non U.S. spelling. Pgs. 8

How do you brush your teeth? Have you every really stopped to think about it? Have your students complete this fun procedural writing activity and see how many steps they come up with. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Prints well in grayscale setting too! Pgs. 7

Do you like sleepovers? Do you think they are a good idea? In this journal activity students will discuss and write about the advantages/disadvantages of sleepovers. They will also have the opportunity to draw a sleepover scene. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Print well in grayscale setting too! Pgs. 6

If you had to choose between getting a dog or a cat, which would you prefer? Which would your students prefer? In this journal activity, students will make a choice between two pets and give reasons why. Students will write informative/explanatory texts while examining a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. They will also learn how to draw a dog and a cat! Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Prints well in grayscale setting too! Includes pages with U.S. and non U.S. spelling. Pgs. 7

Get your students warmed up to the new year with these, reflection activities! Activity sheets come with lines and without. Younger, ESL or Special Ed students can draw the ideas instead of writing them on the sheets without the lines. Activities print well in Black and White too! Great to put up around your classroom, once completed, to remind students of wishes and goals! If you purchase this resource, you will receive an updated version with the new year. Just re-download and it’s yours again, for FREE! They will be reflecting on, What they wish for… What they would like to change… What they want to learn… What they are looking forward to… Pgs. 9

Have your students ring in the new year by completing this fun activity! Included: color and black/white word make sheet color and black/white goal sheet color “New Year” acrostic Inside each digit of the year, 2019, the students will write or draw what they would like to accomplish, (do) for the new year. Using the digits to guide them. For example, in the digit “2” they will write or draw 2 items. However, for the digit “0”, they will write or draw something that they don’t want to do. Drawing would be ideal for the ESL or Special Ed. students. TIP: Once completed, put up the goals sheet to remind students of their goals. Use the “Cover” page as a poster to put up with the completed goals sheets. If you purchase this resource, you will receive an updated version with the new year. Just re-download and it’s yours again, for FREE! Pages: 6

This 4 page culminating activity is a creative way for the students to recap their knowledge and understanding of the novel, THE GIVER by Lois Lowry. Students will be able to give you information on the settings, characters, plot and write parts of speech and meanings for some of the vocabulary words. They will also have the opportunity to write about one of the themes found in the novel, and write a character sketch. Pgs. 5

THE GIVER (by Lois Lowry) Vocabulary Pack includes: -a word search (answers included) -a vocabulary sentence writing sheet -a word sort sheet to be used with the word search vocabulary words (could be used to review parts of speech or as a grammar quiz) -a vocabulary match (answers included) that could be used as a quiz Pgs. 7

A fun and festive way to learn or review the parts of speech. Sheets contain nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs in ornaments that are to be colo(u)red using the legend. Also included are 2 sheets (1 color/1 black and white) with the parts of speech definitions. Can be used as a mini poster or an instructional sheet for the students' notebooks. 4 sheets are included for students to write the various parts of speech. The parts of speech words contain the Christmas theme. Both U.S. and non-U.S. versions included in this resource. Pg. 16

Three Valentine’s Day activities. One is a word make sheet using the word “Valentine”. The other activity becomes a Diamante Poem, once completed. A Valentine Word Search with answers and a sentence writing sheet. Great for reviewing adjectives and verbs! Get a grade for Language and Art too! ART TIP: Once the Diamante sheet has been completed, it could be made into a 3-D wreath. Add mini tissue paper pompoms around the outside part of the heart, hole punch the top and add ribbon to hang. Pgs. 6

A great way to incorporate Christmas, Christmas symbols and adjectives. This fun activity can be used with a whole class, while brainstorming or individually in centers. In this activity, students will choose adjectives that best describe the picture/Christmas symbol and write the adjectives around the picture. Christmas symbols included are: Christmas Tree, Christmas Stocking, Christmas Wreath, Snowflake, Candy Canes, Santa Hat, Christmas Present, Snowman. Answer sheet included with possible answers to each activity. Pgs. 10

Just in time to start thinking about Christmas! Included are templates that could be used for stories and poetry. Also included are ready to use acrostic, diamante and cinquain templates. Students can colo(u)r the fun template frames as well! Once completed, templates could be framed to make a quick gift for someone special at Christmas. Pgs. 22

Featured are two writing and drawing activities perfect for the Christmas Season! Christmas Nativity and Family Christmas. Includes how to draw activities. Pages: 5

Introducing, “Christmas Symbols”, a creative way to get your students excited and learn about Christmas! Great for ESL and Special Ed. too! This package contains: a sheet with 9 Christmas pictures/symbols in color a sheet of the same pictures/symbols in black and white A sheet with the vocabulary words for the 9 pictures/symbols The students could use these sheets to cut and match the pictures/symbols with the vocabulary word. Also included in the package are 4 sheets that once folded, colored and decorated will become cards that could be shared with family and friends. They could be personalized on the inside with a message or poem. There is also a blank card sheet that could be used by students to draw their own picture(s). A word search with 20 symbol words is also included (with answer sheet) 2 Christmas poem templates are included for students to learn or review the meaning of Christmas. A website sheet is included. On this sheet there are 5 websites that could be used as mini lessons on Christmas symbols.

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is an amazing novel about a middle school girl who feels that she somehow can't fit in. Her new teacher, Mr. Daniels, finally uncovers the full extent of Ally’s problem. Students will recap the main setting, main character, plot, themes and complete some vocabulary activities. Albert Einstein's quote will be analyzed by the students as well. Students will have the opportunity to redesign the book cover, ask questions about dyslexia and summarize the main character and book using the acrostic templates, "Ally Nickerson" and "Fish in a Tree". Bonus: -Character Traits sheet (to assist with acrostics) -Novel VS Movie templates Total pages 12.