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 book companion product encompasses chapter quizzes, essay questions, and writing prompts to use with the novel, A Night Divided, by Jennifer A. Nielsen. The resources included were designed to promote higher-level thinking skills and encourage more in-depth class and peer discussions and writing experiences. The five chapter quizzes include both multiple-choice and short-answer question types. The essay questions and writing prompts require students to provide textual evidence to support their thinking, opinions, and/or perspectives. This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions for the following: Chapters 1-9 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included). Chapters 10-19 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included). Chapters 20-28 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included). Chapters 29-37 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included). Chapters 38-47 Comprehension Quiz (4 pages) - Students will answer multiple choice and short-answer questions related to the chapters (ANSWER KEY included). 11- Essay Questions (11 pages) - Students will respond to the essay questions and provide evidence from the text to support their thinking. 10- Writing Prompts (10 pages) - Students will respond to the writing prompts. Essay & Writing Response Rubric (1 page)

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.

As teachers, we want our students to engage with text in meaningful and purposeful ways, but we also need them to read independently to build up stamina. That’s where this Chasing Vermeer, novel unit, print and go reader response journal comes in handy! This reader response journal is divided into sections by chapters. Each section includes vocabulary practice and short-answer comprehension questions. Not only can this literature response packet be used for whole-group discussion or instruction, but it also works great in literature circles to hold group members accountable for reading and discussing the text. It can also be used as a homework assignment, small group instruction, book clubs, etc. This Resource Includes: Teacher Information Sheet Cover Sheet for Student Reader Response Journals Pre-Reading Quote Analysis Chapters 1 - 6: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 1 - 6: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Chapters 7 - 11: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 7 - 11: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Chapters 12 - 14: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 12 - 14: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Chapters 15 - 18: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 15 - 18: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Chapters 19 - 24: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 19 - 24: Short Answer Comprehension Questions Final Assessment: multiple choice and short answer Answer Keys for ALL vocabulary, short answer chapter comprehension questions, and the final assessment

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 task card set is ideal for reviewing and practicing specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 20 reading task cards that focus primarily on THEME and AUTHOR’S PURPOSE. These task cards vary in reading levels and difficulty and can be used in 3rd–6th grades. Both fiction and nonfiction texts are included. Each card contains a short passage, a mix of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and/or graphic organizers to fill in. Task cards are half a page and should be printed double-sided, with the passage on one side and the tasks (questions) on the back. Student response sheets are included if you don’t want students to write on the actual task cards. This Resource Includes: 10 - Theme Task Cards Theme Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet) Theme Answer Key 10 - Author’s Purpose Task Cards Author’s Purpose Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet) Author’s Purpose Answer Key Ways to use Task Cards: Reviewing specific reading skills Test prep Small group instruction Literacy centers / stations Partner work Intervention groups Around the room activity where the students rotate around the room answering questions Daily test prep review by projecting or printing one card a day Bell ringers Warm-up activity Mini-lesson extension Exit tickets

This summary and sequence task card set is ideal for review, test prep, and continued practice of specific reading comprehension skills. Included are 20 reading task cards that focus primarily on SEQUENCE and SUMMARY. These task cards vary in reading levels and difficulty and can be used in 3rd–6th grades. Both fiction and nonfiction texts are included. Each card contains a short passage, a mix of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and/or graphic organizers to fill in. Task cards are half a page and should be printed double-sided, with the passage on one side and the tasks (questions) on the back. Student response sheets are included if you don’t want students to write on the actual task cards. This Resource Includes: 10 - Sequence Task Cards Sequence Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet) Sequence Answer Key 10 - Summary Task Cards Summary Student Response Sheet (1 full sheet) Summary Answer Key Ways to use Task Cards: Reviewing specific reading skills Test prep Small group instruction Literacy centers / stations Partner work Intervention groups Around the room activity where the students rotate around the room answering questions Daily test prep review by projecting or printing one card a day Bell ringers Warm-up activity Mini-lesson extension Exit tickets

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Honey… Honey… Lion! by Jan Brett. 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 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.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Brontorina by James Howe. With 33 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 & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & 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.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Edwina the Emu by Sheena Knowles. 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 investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, sequence story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, conduct research on emus, 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 Summary Recalling events in Chronological Order Story Event Sort Problem & Solution Making Inferences Making Connections Character Inside & Out Character Feelings Character Traits Character Change Character Acrostic Poem Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting the Scene 3-2-1 Author’s Message Theme Thinking About the Text Jobs for Edwina Educating Little Emus Who’s Who of the Baby Emus Wait… There’s More! Book Review Crossword Puzzle (answer key included) Compare & Contrast Long Research Project on Emus One-Page Research Project on Emus

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the read-aloud book Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña. With 35 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, sequence story events, compare & contrast, identify problems & solutions, 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 picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the read-aloud book The Gardener by Sarah Stewart. With 32 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, sequence story events, compare & contrast, identify problems & solutions, 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 picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Sam and the Lucky Money by Karen Chinn. With 33 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 illustrations, identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, 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.

Engage your upper elementary students with a meaningful research project that celebrates the contributions of black individuals throughout history. This biography research product includes 84 influential leaders from various fields, making it easy for students to find someone who interests them. The printable and digital options, along with a wide range of influential individuals to choose from, make it easy for students to explore the lives of the legendary black leaders who have shaped history. Printable and Digital Versions: Both printable and digital versions are included for flexible use in the classroom or virtual learning environments. Includes 84 people covering a diverse range of influential leaders, including: Artists, Writers, & Entertainers Athletes Civil Rights Activists Political & Government Leaders Scientists, Inventors, Innovators, & Trailblazers Inside the Brochure: Cover: Name & image of the leader Section 1: Early Life: Birthdate, birthplace, childhood, education, achievements. Section 2: Influences: Interests, hobbies, inspirations, and influential people or events. Section 3: Perseverance: Challenges faced, how they overcame them, and character traits. Section 4: Contributions: Most memorable accomplishment, impact on society, lasting legacy. Section 5: Timeline: Five major life events summarized and a powerful quote.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Jabuti the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon by Gerald McDermott. 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 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: Elements of a Trickster Tale Anchor Chart or Notes Handout Making Predictions Elements of a Trickster Tale Trickster Tale Tidbits Story Elements Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Making Inferences Making Connections Author’s Message Character Inside & Out (Jabuti) Character Inside & Out (Vulture) Character Feelings (Jabuti) Character Feelings (Vulture) Character Development (Jabuti) Character Development (Vulture) Character Change (Jabuti) Character Change (Vulture) Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Setting the Scene Theme Thinking About the Text Compare & Contrast Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Antonyms All-Around Wait… There’s More! Book Review Write an Origin Story (includes: My Trickster Tale Planning Sheet, My Trickster Tale Cover, 3 different layouts of lined paper)

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.