Looking for a new picture book to read aloud for Hispanic Heritage Month? Look no further! Dreamers, by Yuyi Morales, is the perfect book. Students will be engaged from page one, learning all about her journey migrating to America. Students will write, create a dream board, share their favorite book, learn and apply new vocabulary, investigate and analyze symbolism within the illustrations, dig into characterization, and compare and contrast the text to the author’s note. The reader response questions lend themselves to in-depth class or peer discussions and 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 perspectives. 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.

Make interactive read-alouds fun and meaningful with these engaging reading activities! This picture-book companion is great for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Included are 13 print-and-go reading activities that pair perfectly with the picture book Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played for President Lincoln, by Margarita Engle. The included activities focus on important reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played for President Lincoln is an inspirational story about one little girl’s journey to fame. This historical story reads like a beautiful poem. Author Margarita Engle’s elaborate descriptions and rich metaphors transport the reader back in time. The vibrant and stunning illustrations also help draw the reader into Teresa’s life, her music, and the historical events of the time period. **Students will: ** dig into characterization write a book review retell the story identify story elements practice reading the text and illustrations determine the theme identify descriptive language, and 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 perspectives.

Looking for a NEW, funny, and light-hearted picture book to read aloud for Hispanic Heritage Month? I’ve got you covered! My Papi Has a Motorcycle, by Isabel Quintero, is just what you’re looking for. This is a delightful tall tale that celebrates Latino culture, a vibrant and bustling immigrant community, and the bond and affection between a father and daughter. Students will: dig into characterization; write a book review; retell the story; identify story elements; compare and contrast the text to the author’s note; find meaning and illustrate figurative language, and more! The reader response questions lend themselves to in-depth class or peer discussions and 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 perspectives. This Resource Includes: Reader Response Questions Story Elements Graphic Organizer Plot Map Retell the Story - BME Character Traits Character Trait Showcase Character Summary Flying by Figurative Language Sensory Details Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Text to Text Brag Board Map of My Community Cruising My Community Book Review

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.

This fall picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to Alice Hemming’s book, The Leaf Thief. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for autumn or educating your students about seasonal changes, friendship, patience, and kindness. 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 36 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 Squirrel’s Problem & Solution Cause & Effect - 4 differentiated versions are included for this activity Who is Squirrel? ( 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 Seasonal Imagery Theme - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Thematic Statements Mystery of the Missing Leaves Save the Leaves Vocabulary Matching Cards (color and B&W ) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Wait… There’s More! Book Review Design a Book Cover The ABCs of Fall 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 resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.

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 Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree, by William Miller. 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. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions Story Elements Making Inferences Making Connections Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Summary Theme Story Event Sort Character Traits Character Inside & Out Character Feelings Character Development Overcoming Obstacles Character Change Character Acrostic Poem Character Influence Author’s Message Thinking About the Text 3-2-1 Sensory Details Timeline of Zora Hurston’s Life Dear Diary Book Review Biography Brochure Biography One-Pager Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Investigating Images 3-Writing Prompts

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Pot That Juan Built, by Nancy Andrews-Goebel. With 29 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 Making Inferences Making Connections Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Summary Theme Steps to Make a Clay Pot Story Event Sort Character Traits Character Inside & Out Character Feelings Overcoming Obstacles Character Change Character Acrostic Poem Character Summary Author’s Message Thinking About the Text Sensory Details Timeline of Juan Quezada’s Life The Perfect Playlist Juan’s Clay Pots on Social Media. Book Review Biography Brochure Biography One-Pager Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Investigating Images All About Mexico

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 winter picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to John Rocco’s book, Blizzard. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for winter or for educating your students about family, community, compassion, blizzards, and being prepared. 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 34 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 writing Haiku poetry, explore and use new vocabulary, discover cause-and-effect relationships, explore plot elements, 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) Problem & Solution Character Inside & Out Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions included Character Perspective Character Summary Sequencing Plot Map Setting Influences the Plot Summarizing Making Connections Making Inferences Theme - 2 differentiated versions included Thematic Statements Visualizing Sensory Details Winter Imagery Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Matching Cards Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Blizzard ABCs Blizzard Bag Story vs Author’s Note Wait… There’s More! Book Review Design a Book Cover Haiku Poem Planning Sheet Haiku Poem Template Blizzard Research One Pager 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 resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.

This picture book companion is a perfect accompaniment to Aaron Reynolds’s book, Creepy Carrots. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for the days or weeks before Halloween or Easter, or for educating your students about acceptance, inclusiveness, kindness, and greed. 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 29 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 Jasper’s Problem & Solution The Carrots Problem & Solution Cause & Effect - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity (ANSWER KEY included) Who is Jasper Rabbit? Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions are included for this activity Carrots Creeping 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 Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Matching Cards (COLOR & B&W) Synonyms (ANSWER KEY included) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Creepy Carrot Creation Wait… There’s More! Book Review

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 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).

his product includes engaging extension activities that require students to delve deeper into Katherine Applegate’s novel, “Home of the Brave.” 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. Printable PDF and Google Slides (digital) versions are included! These activities are designed to promote and support higher-level thinking skills and focus on more abstract reading concepts such as theme, symbolism, perspective, character analysis, and more. This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions of the following acrivities: Overcoming Obstacles Character Change Character Perspective Character Summary Compare & Contrast Characters Compare & Contrast Settings Visualizing The Perfect Playlist - design a soundtrack for the story, which includes creating a playlist of FOUR songs that represent four BIG IDEAS Kek on the 'Gram - create an Instagram post for one of the events in the story. 4-Quote Connections Quote Pair Up Important Quotes Inspirational Quote 70 Quote Cards Theme Analysis - Includes the following themes: Holding onto Hope, Importance of Family and Friends; Languages and Communication; and Assimilation & Change. Determine the Theme Symbolism Activity (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 winter picture book companion is a wonderful supplemental resource for Jane Yolen’s book, Owl Moon. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for winter or for educating your students about having patience, spending time with family, being brave, and appreciating nature. 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 38 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, decipher descriptive language, explore and use new vocabulary, figure out figurative language, explore plot elements, 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: QR Code Cards to Read the Story on Epic (4 pages) - Includes 3 different formats to implement the QR codes allowing students easy access to the story. Making Predictions Story Elements Problem & Solution Sequencing Summarizing Main Ideas (ANSWER KEY included) Summarizing Study the Setting (ANSWER KEY included) Setting Influences the Plot Plot Map Story Plot Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity Character Change Character Development Character Summary Character Perspective Making Connections Making Inferences Theme - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity Thematic Statements Visualizing Descriptive Language Making Sense of the Text Sensory Details Winter Imagery Figurative Language (ANSWER KEY included) Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) 2-Writing Prompts Vocabulary Matching Cards (color and B&W) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEYS included) Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle (ANSWER KEYS included) Owling ABCs 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 resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.

This winter picture book companion is a fantastic supplemental resource for the book Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for winter or for educating your students about snowflakes, persistence, dedication, family, and pursuing their passions. 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 47 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, write haikus, explore and use new vocabulary, discover cause-and-effect relationships, explore plot elements, 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: Making Predictions Story Elements Problem & Solution Sequencing Timeline of Events (ANSWER KEY included) Cause & Effect - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity Study the Setting (ANSWER KEY included) Setting Influences the Plot Summarizing Main Events (ANSWER KEY included) Summarizing Plot Map Story Plot Character Inside & Out Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity Character Change Character Development Character Summary Character Perspective Making Connections Making Inferences inferences they made from the text. Theme - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity Thematic Statements Visualizing Sensory Details Winter Imagery Figurative Language (ANSWER KEY included) Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) 4-Writing Prompts 24-Vocabulary Matching Cards 3-Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles (ANSWER KEYS included) 2-Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles (ANSWER KEYS included) Haiku Poem Planning Sheet Haiku Poem Template Artist Study Snowflake ABCs 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 picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Leda Schubert’s book, Trailblazer: The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson. With 40 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, conduct research, read text and illustrations, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions & connections, respond to questions related to the story, and much more! It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the ballerina Raven Wilkinson, equality, resilience, passion, dedication, standing up for what you believe in, hope, unity, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on black history, women in history, the civil rights movement, 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.

Looking for engaging and meaningful read-aloud activities for Hispanic Heritage Month or to celebrate Día de los Muertos? This picture book companion is just what you need! Included are 21 print-and-go reading activities that pair perfectly with the picture book Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan Tonatiuh. The included reading activities are best for students in 3rd - 5th grades and focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras is a fascinating biography that relates the pivotal moments of Lupe’s life and explains the different artistic processes he used. Not only is this a great read-aloud for National Hispanic Heritage Month or for Día de los Muertos, it is also a great option for classes studying political cartoons or art history. Students will dig into characterization, identify story elements, determine the theme; sequence events from the story, determine how setting affects the plot and character development, write a literary calavera poem or short story, 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 perspectives.