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Dancing Hands by Margarita Engle Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
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Dancing Hands by Margarita Engle Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln, by Margarita Engle With 45 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!
My Papi Has a Motorcycle Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
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My Papi Has a Motorcycle Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion

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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.
Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
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Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Dreamers, by Yuyi Morales. 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!
Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE
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Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE

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This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE includes OVER 200 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Activities were created to be used with the following picture books: Dreamers, by Yuri Morales Paletero Man, by Lucky Diaz Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln, by Margarita Engle Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras, by Duncan Tonatiuh My Papi Has a Motorcycle, by Isabel Quintero Octopus Stew, by Eric Velasquez You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities. The included reading activities can be used as a supplemental resource during your interactive read-aloud lessons. Most of the lessons are best suited for students in the 2nd - 5th grades. However, some of the included activities focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking, so they will be great for gifted and talented students, enrichment activities, or for any of your students who are ready for a challenge. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, find cause-and-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. You will get TONS of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you valuable time you already don’t have to spare. **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 or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz Interactive Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
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Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz Interactive Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz. 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 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! 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.
Bone Soup by Cambria Evans Interactive Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
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Bone Soup by Cambria Evans Interactive Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bone Soup, by Cambria Evans. With 43 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!
Halloween Book Companion Activities BUNDLE
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Halloween Book Companion Activities BUNDLE

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Looking for engaging and meaningful read-aloud activities to pair with amazing picture books? This book BUNDLE includes 4 interactive read-aloud picture book companions. You will get TONS of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you the valuable time you already don’t have to spare. By purchasing this BUNDLE of all 4 Halloween book companions, you are saving 20% off the individual price of each product! The included picture books are ideal for the fall months; days or weeks leading up to Halloween, celebrating Dia de los Muertos, 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. This BUNDLE includes OVER 100 activities! The included reading activities focus on applying crucial reading skills, digging deeper into the text, and critical thinking. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions, makes these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Students will… dig into characterization identify story elements determine theme sequence events identify descriptive language practice reading the text and illustrations determine how the setting affects the plot and character development determine meaning and illustrate figurative language investigate and analyze symbolism within the illustrations analyze symbolism conduct research and so much more!
WINTER Picture Book Companion Activities BUNDLE
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WINTER Picture Book Companion Activities BUNDLE

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Looking for engaging and meaningful read-aloud activities to pair with amazing picture books? This book BUNDLE includes 3 interactive read-aloud picture book companions. You will get TONS of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you the valuable time you already don’t have to spare. By purchasing this BUNDLE of all three winter book companions, you are saving 20% off the individual price of each product! The included picture books are ideal for the WINTER months or to educate your students about family, persistence, dedication, patience, compassion, and 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. This BUNDLE includes OVER 115 resources! The included reading activities 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! Students will… dig into characterization identify story elements determine theme sequence events apply the elements of plot discover cause & effect relationships identify descriptive language practice reading the text and illustrations determine how the setting affects the plot and character development determine meaning and illustrate figurative language investigate and analyze symbolism within the illustrations practice personification and so much more!
"Blizzard" by John Rocco Book Companion Activities
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"Blizzard" by John Rocco Book Companion Activities

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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.
She Made a Monster Mary Shelley Frankenstein
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She Made a Monster Mary Shelley Frankenstein

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This picture book companion is the perfect supplemental resource for the book, She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein, by Lynn Fulton. It’s the perfect interactive read-aloud for a biography unit, an author study, Woman’s History Month, or even the days or weeks leading up to Halloween. Students will be intrigued as they learn how the tale of Frankenstein came to be and will love the engaging and fun activities. You will appreciate the time it saves you looking for high-level resources to teach reading and writing concepts that students often struggle with.
Celebrating Women in the Arts Book Companion BUNDLE
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Celebrating Women in the Arts Book Companion BUNDLE

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Celebrate the lives of Raven Wilkinson, Mary Shelley, Ella Fitzgerald, Hedy Lamarr, and Teresa Carreño, who followed their dreams despite the world trying to hold them back. This BUNDLE includes 170 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included reading activities are best for students in 4th–6th 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! You will get tons of print-and-go activities for each picture book, saving you valuable time you already don’t have to spare. You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of 5 Women in the Arts picture book companions! Students will… dig into characterization identify story elements determine theme sequence events apply the elements of plot discover cause & effect relationships identify descriptive language practice reading the text and illustrations determine how the setting affects the plot and character development determine meaning and illustrate figurative language investigate and analyze symbolism within illustrations practice personification learn and apply new vocabulary make predictions, inferences, and connections respond to writing prompts and so much more! The included activities were designed to encourage students to use higher-level thinking skills, require them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to provide their own opinions and/or perspectives.
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Book Companion
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Book Companion

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This picture book companion is a fantastic supplemental resource for the book The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, by Chris Van Allsburg. It’s the perfect interactive read-aloud for the days or weeks leading up to Halloween. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time it saves you looking for high-level activities to teach reading, grammar, and writing concepts that students often struggle with. With 35 reading, writing, and grammar exercises to select from, this resource is ideal for personalizing instruction based on your student’s needs and academic capabilities. Students will practice adverbs, adjectives, and abstract nouns; identify story elements; determine tone and mood in images; apply the elements of plot to write creative stories; sequence events from their own creative writing; research the author; practice reading text and illustrations to gain a better understanding; and so much more! The included activities were designed to encourage students to use higher-level thinking skills, require students to provide evidence to support their thinking, challenge them to provide their own opinions and/or perspectives, and inspire them to use art and their imaginations to become creative writers.
Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Novel Study BUNDLE
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Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan Novel Study BUNDLE

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This comprehensive BUNDLE has EVERYTHING you need to engage your class in a novel study using the book “Echo” by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Simplify your lesson planning with this NO-PREP NOVEL STUDY that includes activities where students respond to higher-level questions, deepen their vocabulary knowledge, and analyze elements of plot, characters, and the author’s craft. Printable PDFs, as well as Google Slides and Google Forms, are included as digital options! Activities included require students to identify and investigate literary elements (e.g., tone, mood, plot, setting, theme, point of view, conflict, etc.) as well as literary devices and techniques (e.g., flashbacks, foreshadowing, figurative language, imagery, etc.). Additionally, students will make predictions, compare and contrast, summarize, evaluate characters, draw conclusions, and much more! The exercises in this unique study urge students to critically engage with the text. These activities were created to guide your students through the novel, hold them accountable for their reading, and assess their comprehension through a number of engaging and challenging activities. **⭐You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this Echo Novel Study BUNDLE! Printable PDFs as well as Google Slides, Google Forms, and Canva Presentations are included as digital options! ⭐️This BUNDLE Includes the following:⭐️ READER RESPONSE & GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS** Judging by the Cover: Before reading the novel, students will examine the cover of the book and answer the related questions. Making Predictions: Students analyze song lyrics, predict what each part will be about, and identify questions they expect to be answered. Reader Response Questions: Students respond to short-answer questions about the text (ANSWER KEY included). Character Inside & Out: Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. Includes the following characters: Otto Messenger Fredrich Schmidt Elisabeth Schmidt Mike Flannery Frankie Flannery Eunice Dow-Sturbridge Ivy Maria Lopez Susan Ward Making Inferences: Students use clues and schema to make three inferences for each part of the novel. Cause & Effect: Students identify examples of cause & effect within the story. Problem & Solution: Students identify examples of problems & solutions within the story. Making Connections: Students make connections to two selected events in the story. Notice & Note: Students document a key inference, identify a cause-and-effect example, and pinpoint a specific part where the author uses descriptive language to vividly portray ideas. Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then graphic organizer to write a summary. Story Plot: Students organize the events of the story on the graphic organizer. VOCABULARY & FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES Vocabulary Study: Students will fill in the definitions for each word or use the page with the definitions included as a reference sheet. Vocabulary Practice: Students apply knowledge of new vocabulary to complete various activities (ANSWER KEY Included). Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles: Students will complete crossword puzzles by matching words from the story to their definitions (ANSWER KEY Included). Vocabulary Quizzes: Students apply their knowledge of new vocabulary to complete various quiz types (ANSWER KEY Included). Figurative Language Notes: Handout includes metaphor, simile, idiom, and personification for reference. Part 1 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students read text from the story, describe the imagery, and explain the author’s descriptive choices (ANSWER KEY Included). Part 2 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students identify comparisons in sentences from the story, explain meanings, and explain the author’s intent (ANSWER KEY Included). Part 3 - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students circle the figurative language type, determine comparisons, state meanings, and answer extension questions (ANSWER KEY included). Part 4 & Epilogue - Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students will look for how the author incorporates figurative language in the text and fill in a chart with the quote, page number, type, meaning, and author’s purpose. CHAPTER QUIZZES & WRITING ACTIVITIES 4 - Comprehension Quizzes (ANSWER KEYS included) 10 - Literary Essay Prompts 5 - Quick-Write Prompts 1 - Writing Rubric EXTENSION ACTIVITIES Digital Student Activities: This resource includes a Google Slides version with all the activities listed below. Information on how to access the digital version and how to share it with your students is included. Character Summary: Students summarize a character focusing on challenges, responses, flaws, positive characteristics, and a timeline of 5 events showcasing behavior. Characters include Fredrich & Elisabeth Schmidt, Mike & Frankie Flannery, and Ivy Maria Lopez. Overcoming Obstacles: Students fill in a T-Chart with obstacles (physical, emotional, and mental) and describe character responses. Characters include: Fredrich Schmidt, Mike Flannery, and Ivy Maria Lopez. Character Analysis: Students choose four traits for the main character, provide text evidence, describe development, and state opinions on impactful events. Characters include Fredrich Schmidt, Mike Flannery, and Ivy Maria Lopez. Character Compare & Contrast: Students compare and contrast character using a Venn Diagram and write a paragraph that highlights their similarities and differences. The Perfect Playlist: Students design a soundtrack with four songs representing big ideas and an album cover symbolizing the theme. Echo on the 'Gram: Students create an Instagram post for an event in the story. Theme Analysis: Students analyze themes and answer related questions (ANSWER KEY included). Symbolism: Students identify and analyze symbols & symbolism found in the story (ANSWER KEY included). Visualizing: Students describe or draw their visualizations based on the author’s imagery. Story Element Quote Connections: Students select quotes connected to story elements and explain with text evidence. Quote Pair Up: Students choose quote cards to compare and contrast. Inspirational Quote: Students choose a quote, explain its meaning, and create an inspirational poster. Quote Inspired Hoodie Design: Students design a hoodie inspired by a significant quote, reflecting themes, characters, or emotions. Personality Quote Pairs: Students select four characters, choose quotes they might say, and describe why. Important Quotes: Students choose three important quotes from the story and explain their significance. 10-Quote Connections: Students respond to provided quotes using the story, experiences, knowledge, and opinions. Quote Cards 24 Miscellaneous Quotes & Proverbs: For analysis activities, writing prompts, or discussions. Digital and printable versions included. 23 Quotes from the Book: For analysis activities, writing prompts, or discussions. Digital and printable versions included.