This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Patricia Valdez’s book, Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles. With 60 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, conduct research, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions and connections, respond to writing prompts, and much more! It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the scientist Joan Procter, pursuing a passion, dedication, overcoming obstacles, reptiles, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on Women’s History Month, women in science, zoology, reptiles, influential people in history, or biographies. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.

This word study companion encompasses vocabulary practice activities and quizzes along with figurative language notes and activities for each of the 4 parts of the novel, Home of the Brave, by Katherine Applegate. The included activities were designed to promote higher-level thinking skills in addition to providing more in-depth class and peer discussions and writing experiences. This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions of the following activities: VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES - Each Part (1-4) includes the following activities Vocabulary Study Vocabulary Practice (ANSWER KEY Included) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles (ANSWER KEY Included) Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles (ANSWER KEY Included) Vocabulary Quiz (ANSWER KEY Included) FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES Figurative Language Notes: Includes handouts for idiom, metaphor, simile, and personification. Part 1 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students read the text taken from the story, describe what it looks and/or feels like, and explain why the author described the example using figurative language (ANSWER KEY Included). Part 2 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students read underline the figurative language in the given text, identify the type(s), determine the meaning(s), and explain how the author’s use of the figurative language helps the reader gain a better understanding of the text (ANSWER KEY Included). Part 3 - Finding Figurative Language: Students will look for how the author incorporates figurative language in the text and fill in the chart with the quote, page #, type, meaning, and the author’s purpose for including it. Part 4 & Epilogue - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students read the given text from the story, circle the type of figurative language used, determine what is being compared, state the meaning, and answer the extension question for each example (ANSWER KEY included).

Influenced by the novel* Chasing Vermeer,* the S.T.E.A.M.-based activities included in this product focus on the content areas of math and art. Students will investigate Vermeer’s paintings, learn about pentominoes, complete a pentomino challenge, engage in an artist study, and mimic their style of art. Finally, students will integrate art and math using what they learned about pentominoes in combination with their knowledge regarding Vermeer’s artistic style to create a pixel art masterpiece. This Resource Includes: Math Crack Calder’s Code: Uncover Calder’s code by studying the art and patterns in the odd numbered chapters of Chasing Vermeer. (Includes Answer Key) What Are Pentominoes?: An explanation of what pentominoes are, a guided pentomino challenge, pentominoes that can be cut out, on cardstock, and used as manipulatives. Art Investigating Vermeer’s Artwork: Using Vermeer’s art, students will analyze, compare and contrast, and use art to inspire poetry. Artist Study, Henri Matisse: Students will watch a video introducing the artist and his artistic style. Picture books are suggested for a read aloud to get to know more about the artist and their work. For the activity component, students will create a Matisse inspired paper collage to represent an idea from the novel, Chasing Vermeer. Math & Art Combined Pixel Paintings: Students will synthesize what they have learned about Vermeer, his artistic style, and artwork in combination with their knowledge about pentominoes, to create a pixelated replica of one of Vermeer’s famous paintings.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau, by Jennifer Berne. With 28 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions Making Inferences Making Connections Sketch a Scene From the Story Theme Story Event Sort Character Inside & Out Character Feelings Character Development Overcoming Obstacles Character Acrostic Poem Thinking About the Text 3-2-1 Sensory Details Timeline of Jacques Cousteau’s Life Dear Diary Reading Text and Illustrations Book Review Prep for a Podcast Biography Brochure Biography One-Pager Investigating Images Jacques on Social Media Plastic Pollution Project Protect Our Planet Quote Connection 3-Writing Prompts

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book This is Our House, by Michael Rosen. With 21 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Making Inferences Making Connections Summary Story Event Sort Character Inside & Out (George) Character Feelings (George) Character Feelings (Kids) Character Change (George) Character Change (Kids) Character Summary Sketch a Scene from the Story Setting Influences the Plot Problem & Solution Theme Thinking Beyond the Text Before & After Wait… There’s More! Comic Recall

This picture book companion is a fantastic supplemental resource for interactive read-aloud lessons using the book Bonaparte Falls Apart, by Margery Cuyler. It’s the perfect read-aloud for the days or weeks leading up to Halloween or for teaching your students about friendship and kindness. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time it saves you looking for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students often struggle with. With 26 print-and-go reading activities to select from, this resource is ideal for personalizing instruction based on your student’s needs and academic capabilities. Students will dig into characterization; identify story elements; determine the theme; sequence events from the story; gain and apply new vocabulary; find cause-and-effect relationships; practice elements of plot; and so much more! The included activities were designed to encourage students to use higher-level thinking skills, require students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to provide their own opinions and/or perspective. This Resource Includes: See, Think, Wonder Pre-reading activity Story Elements - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Making Connections Character Traits - 3 differentiated versions are included for this activity Problem & Solution Cause & Effect - 3 differentiated versions are included for this activity (ANSWER KEYS included) Making Inferences Theme - 3 differentiated versions are included for this activity Thematic Statements Retell the Story (ANSWER KEY included) Sequencing Plot Map (ANSWER KEY included) Summarizing Wait… There’s More! A Bone-a-fide Book Review Vocabulary Matching Cards Sayings and Phrases Matching Cards (COLOR and B&W) Silly Sayings (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included)

This novel study companion encompasses comprehension quizzes, a final test, and writing prompts to use with the novel, Home of the Brave, by Katherine Applegate. The included activities were designed to promote higher-level thinking skills in addition to providing more in-depth class and peer discussions and writing experiences. The comprehension quizzes are divided into the four parts of the novel and feature multiple-choice and short-answer questions. The final test covers the entire book. The writing exercises require that students defend their ideas, viewpoints, and/or perspectives in addition to providing text evidence when appropriate. This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions of the following activities: Part 1 Comprehension Quiz (2 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to part 1 of the novel (ANSWER KEY included). Part 2 Comprehension Quiz (2 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to part 2 of the novel (ANSWER KEY included). Part 3 Comprehension Quiz (2 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to part 2 of the novel (ANSWER KEY included). Part 4 & Epilogue Comprehension Quiz (2 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to part 2 of the novel (ANSWER KEY included). Final Test (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions over the entire novel (ANSWER KEY included). 7 Writing Prompts (7 pages) - Students will respond to the writing prompts and provide evidence from the text to support their thinking. Writing Response Rubric (1 page)

This picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to Merrilee Liddiard’s book, Leif and the Fall. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for fall or educating your students about perseverance, determination, creativity, kindness, and helping friends. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. With 31 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, identify the theme, sequence events from the story, explore and use new vocabulary, discover cause-and-effect relationships, explore plot elements, and much more! The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: See, Think, Wonder Story Elements - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Leif’s Problem & Solution Cause & Effect - 4 differentiated versions are included for this activity Who is Leif? Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Character Perspective Character Development Story Retell - (ANSWER KEY included). Sequencing Plot Map - (ANSWER KEY included) Summarizing Making Inferences Making Connections Sensory Details Theme - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Thematic Statements - Fear of Falling Vocabulary Matching Cards (color and B&W Is It a Noun or Verb? Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Safety First Wait… There’s More! Book Review Design a Book Cover Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. Students work with a partner(s) or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities.

This fall picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to Cynthia Rylant’s book, Scarecrow. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for autumn or for educating your students about seasonal changes, appreciation, the wonders of nature, and personification. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. With 37 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, sequence events from the story, practice personification, explore and use new vocabulary, discover cause-and-effect relationships, explore plot elements, write poems, investigate imagery, and much more! The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: See, Think, Wonder Story Elements Cause & Effect (ANSWER KEY included) Who is the Scarecrow? Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Character Perspective Character Summary Sequencing Plot Map Setting Influences the Plot Summarizing Making Inferences Making Connections Theme - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Thematic Statements Visualizing Symbolism Sensory Details Seasonal Imagery Descriptive Language Personification Practice (ANSWER KEY included) Personification Poem Brainstorm Personification Poem Template Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Matching Cards Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Scarecrow ABCs Scarecrow Selfie Wait… There’s More! Book Review Design a Book Cover

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Celia Cruz, The Queen of Salsa by Veronica Chambers. With 31 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.

Looking for a fresh, funny, and light-hearted picture book to read aloud for Hispanic Heritage Month? Octopus Stew by Eric Velasquez is the perfect pick! This delightful tall tale, filled with humor and adventure, celebrates Latino culture and will have your students hooked from the very first page. This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Octopus Stew, by Eric Velasquez. With 58 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare and contrast, make predictions, inferences, and connections, answer questions that require them to think within and beyond the text, and so much more! This Resource Includes: Reader Response Questions (1 page) – short-answer response questions Story Elements Graphic Organizer (1 page) – Students will fill in each box with words and pictures to represent each story element. Character Traits Graphic Organizer (2 pages) - Students will analyze the boy and/or grandmother in the story by identifying their dialogue, thoughts, actions, and feelings. Character Trait Showcase (1 page) - Students will choose the most important character trait that describes each of the characters in the story. Then, for each character, they will give 1-2 examples of why they picked that trait. Character Summary (1 page) - Students will summarize a character of their choice, focusing on challenges, responses to challenges, flaws, positive characteristics, and completing a timeline of 5 events that showcase their character’s behavior. Retell the Story - BME (1 page) – Students will retell the beginning, middle, and end of the story Octopus Stew with text and illustrations. Create a Comic (1 pages) - Students will create or retell a favorite story as a comic, with speech bubbles, words, and illustrations. Story vs Author’s Note (1 page) - Students will compare and contrast the author’s note to the story using a graphic organizer. Book Review (1 page) – Students will rate and write a review for the book Octopus Stew. My Family Memory (2 pages) – Students will choose a family memory or story and write it as a fantasy story with illustrations. Long Research Project on Sharks or Octopuses (8 pages each) - Students will choose to research either sharks or octopuses. They will complete graphic organizers, answer questions, draw and label an illustration, record fun facts, define and illustrate new vocabulary, and complete a summary report. One-Page Research Project on Sharks or Octopuses (1 page each) - Students will choose to research either sharks or octopuses. They will complete a one-page report with facts regarding their animal’s habitat, features, diet, movement, and interesting facts.

Searching for a captivating and meaningful read-aloud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero is an excellent choice! This delightful story highlights the warmth of family, the beauty of community, and the rich cultural heritage of a Latino neighborhood, all through the eyes of a young girl and her father. With 41 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare and contrast, make predictions, inferences, and connections, answer questions that require them to think within and beyond the text, and so much more! This Resource Includes: Dream Board (1 page) - Students will fill out a dream board that includes question prompts with text and illustrations. Reader Response Questions (2 pages) – 11 short-answer questions My Bag is Packed (1 page) – Students will draw 4 gifts that they would choose to bring if they were leaving their country and moving to a new one. Then, they explain why they chose to bring those particular gifts. The Best Book (1 page) – Students will draw the cover of their favorite book and explain why it’s their favorite. Wait… There’s More! (1 page) – Students will create another page for the end of the book that includes a few sentences and colorful illustrations similar to those used in the story. Symbolism Activity (2 pages) – Students will analyze and identify various symbols and the use of symbolism in the book. This is a great activity to split the class into groups and have each group analyze a different symbol. Vocabulary Presentation (8 pages) - Present these pages to the class to teach the vocabulary words that students might be unfamiliar with. A definition and an image are included. Vocabulary Notes (4 pages) - Students can fill out these note pages as you show the vocabulary presentation. Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (1 page + Answer Key) – Students will complete a crossword puzzle by matching words pulled from the story to their definitions. Students can use their note pages to help them. Characterization Graphic Organizers (3 pages) Author’s Note (2 pages) – A printable version of the author’s note titled “My Story” that is found at the end of the book. Students can use this to read independently before completing the included graphic organizer. Story vs Author’s Note (1 page) - Students will compare and contrast the Author’s note and the text using the graphic organizer.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Old Woman Who Named Things, by Cynthia Rylant. With 21 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Making Inferences Making Connections Summary Story Event Sort Character Inside & Out (woman) Character Feelings (woman) Character Feelings (Lucky) Character Change (woman) Character Change (Lucky) Character Summary Sketch a Scene from the Story Setting Influences the Plot Problem & Solution Theme Noticing Important Details Before & After Wait… There’s More! New Names

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book A Weekend With Wendell, by Kevin Henkes. With 23 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Making Inferences Making Connections Summary Story Event Sort Character Inside & Out Character Feelings (Wendell) Character Feelings (Sophie) Character Change (Wendell) Character Change (Sophie) Character Summary Sketch a Scene from the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking Beyond the Text Before & After Wait… There’s More! Be a Better Buddy Wendell’s Weekend vs Sophie’s Weekend What Should Wendell Do? - (ANSWER KEY included)

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book First Come the Zebra, by Lynn Barasch. With 21 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Making Inferences Problem & Solution Making Connections Summary Story Event Sort Character Feelings (Abanni) Character Feelings (Haki) Character Change (Abanni) Character Change (Haki) Character Summary Sketch a Scene from the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking Beyond the Text Compare & Contrast Settings Before & After Wait… There’s More! Book Review Word Search Puzzle - (ANSWER KEY included)

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Horace and Morris, But Mostly Dolores, by James Howe. With 25 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Making Inferences Making Connections Summary Story Event Sort Character Inside & Out (Horace) Character Inside & Out (Morris) Character Inside & Out (Dolores) Character Feelings (Horace) Character Feelings (Morris) Character Feelings (Dolores) Character Change (Horace & Morris) Character Change (Dolores) Character Summary Sketch a Scene from the Story Setting Influences the Plot Problem & Solution Theme Before & After Wait… There’s More! Compare & Contrast Clubhouse Poster Book Review

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Roses for Gita by Rachna Gilmore. With 26 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, find cause & effect relationships, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Making Inferences Cause & Effect (simplified) - (ANSWER KEY included) Cause & Effect - (ANSWER KEY included) Making Connections Story Plot - (ANSWER KEY included) Summary Story Event Sort Character Inside & Out Character Traits Character Feelings Character Change (Gita) Character Change (Mr. Flinch) Setting Influences the Plot Theme Figuring Out Figurative Language - (ANSWER KEY included) Visualizing Thinking Beyond the Text Before & After Wait… There’s More! Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle - (ANSWER KEY included) Letter to Naniji Haiku Poem Planning Sheet Haiku Poem Template

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Have a Good Day Cafe, by Frances and Ginger Park. With 24 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, find cause & effect relationships, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Illustrating Inferences Making Inferences Cause & Effect (simplified) - (ANSWER KEY included) Cause & Effect - (ANSWER KEY included) Making Connections Summary Story Event Sort Character Inside & Out (Mike) Character Inside & Out (Grandma) Character Feelings (Mike) Character Feelings (Grandma) Sketch a Scene from the Story Setting Influences the Plot Problem & Solution Theme Thinking Beyond the Text Before & After Have a Good Day Cafe Menu Food Review Food Cart Flyer Wait… There’s More! Cafe vs Food Cart