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Edward the Emu Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Edward the Emu Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Edward the Emu by Sheena Knowles. 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 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 Influences the Plot Setting the Scene 3-2-1 Author’s Message Theme Thinking About the Text Tomorrow I’ll Be… The Best Exhibit at the Zoo Wait… There’s More! Book Review Crossword Puzzle (answer key included) Compare & Contrast Long Research Project on Emus One-Page Research Project on Emus
Edwina the Emu Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Edwina the Emu Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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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
Jabuti the Tortoise Interactive Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Jabuti the Tortoise Interactive Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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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)
I Love Saturdays y Domingos Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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I Love Saturdays y Domingos Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book I Love Saturdays y Domingos by Alma Flor Ada. With 26 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Summary Recalling Events in Chronological Order (with Grandma & Grandpa) Recalling Events in Chronological Order (with Abuelita & Abuelito) Compare & Contrast Story Event Sort Making Inferences Making Connections Character Inside & Out (Narrator) Character Inside & Out (Grandma) Character Inside & Out (Grandpa) Character Inside & Out (Abuelita) Character Inside & Out (Abuelito) Character Traits Character Feelings Character Change Character Summary Character Acrostic Poem Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking About the Text Wait… There’s More! Spanish & English Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) Book Review 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.
Aunt Flossie's Hats and Crab Cakes Later Read Aloud Book Companion Activities
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Aunt Flossie's Hats and Crab Cakes Later Read Aloud Book Companion Activities

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book, Aunt Flossie’s Hats (and Crab Cakes Later) by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard. With 27 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions: Story Elements Sequencing Summary Story Event Sort Cause & Effect (simplified) Cause & Effect Visualizing Aunt Flossie’s Hats Making Inferences Using Details to Make Inferences Making Connections Character Inside & Out (Sarah) Character Inside & Out (Susan) Character Inside & Out (Aunt Flossie) Character Feelings (Sarah & Susan) Character Feelings (Aunt Flossie Character Summary Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking About the Text Thank You Aunt Flossie Wait… There’s More! My Special Memory Families are Special Book Review 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.
Memory Stories Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE for IRA
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Memory Stories Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE for IRA

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This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE includes over 140 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books: When I was Young in the Mountains, by Cynthia Rylant Bigmama’s, by Donald Crews Aunt Flossie’s Hats (and Crab Cakes Later), by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard I Love Saturdays y Domingos, by Alma Flor Ada The Rainbow Tulip, by Pat Mora You save over 30% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities for the text set, Memory Stories. 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 and 3rd 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! With over 140 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for differentiating and customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, find cause & effect relationships, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. 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.
Bigmama's by Donald Crews Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Bigmama's by Donald Crews Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bigmama’s by Donald Crews. With 27 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Making Inferences Using Details to Make Inferences (ANSWER KEY included) Making Connections Character Inside & Out Character Feelings Character Summary Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Setting the Scene 3-2-1 Author’s Message Theme Thinking About the Text Then & Now Wait… There’s More! My Special Memory Making Memories at Bigmama’s: Families are Special Book Review Story Details Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEY included) This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
When I Was Young in the Mountains Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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When I Was Young in the Mountains Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book When I Was Young in the Mountains, by Cynthia Rylant. With 26 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions: Story Elements Sequencing Summary Recalling Events in Chronological Order Story Event Sort Making Inferences Author’s Message Making Connections Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Setting Swap Character Inside & Out Character Feelings Character Change Character Summary Theme Thinking About the Text 3-2-1 Compare & Contrast Then & Now Wait… There’s More! Someone Special Memories in the Mountains Book Review Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
The Rainbow Tulip by Pat Mora Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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The Rainbow Tulip by Pat Mora Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Rainbow Tulip by Pat Mora. With 25 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Summary Story Event Sort Making Inferences Illustrating Inferences Making Connections Character Inside & Out (Stella) Character Inside & Out (Mamá) Character Inside & Out (Papá) Character Feelings (Stella) Character Change (Stella) Character Summary Character Perspective Character Acrostic Poem Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking About the Text Wait… There’s More! Sticky Situations Dare to Be Different Book Review
The Art Lesson Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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The Art Lesson Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola. 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 Story Elements Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Making Inferences Making Connections Notice & Note Author’s Message Character Inside & Out Character Traits Character Feelings Character Development Character Change Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking About the Text Color Idioms Dare to Be Different Doing Our Favorite Things Sensory Details Wait… There’s More! Book Review Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
Bill and Pete Interactive Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Bill and Pete Interactive Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bill and Pete by Tomie dePaola. 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 Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Comic Recall Problem & Solution Making Inferences Making Connections Notice & Note Author’s Message Character Inside & Out (Bill) Character Inside & Out (Pete) Character Feelings (Bill) Character Feelings (Pete) Character Development (Bill) Character Development (Pete) Character Change (Bill) Character Change (Pete) Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking About the Text Sensory Details Wait… There’s More! Book Review Reading Passage with Questions: Birds, Teeth, and Crocs, Oh My! All About Egypt Research Project Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile by Tomie dePaola. 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 characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Comic Recall Problem & Solution Making Inferences Making Connections Notice & Note Author’s Message Trip Down the Nile Character Inside & Out (Bill) Character Inside & Out (Pete) Character Feelings (Bill) Character Feelings (Pete) Character Development (Bill) Character Development (Pete) Character Change (Bill) Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking About the Text Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Sensory Details Wait… There’s More! Book Review Ancient Egyptian Research: (Topics include: Pyramids, Pharaoh, Sphinx, Sarcophagus, Nile River, Mummies, and the Sacred Eye of Isis) All About Egypt Research Project Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
Strega Nona Interactive Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Strega Nona Interactive Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola. 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: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Cause & Effect (simplified) Cause & Effect (write) Problem & Solution Making Inferences Making Connections Notice & Note Author’s Message Character Inside & Out (Strega Nona) Character Inside & Out (Big Anthony) Character Feelings (Strega Nona) Character Feelings (Big Anthony) Character Development (Strega Nona) Character Development (Big Anthony) Character Change (Strega Nona) Character Change (Big Anthony) Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking About the Text Thinking Beyond the Text Big Job, Little Pay Big Anthony’s Big Apology Sensory Details Wait… There’s More! Book Review Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola. 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 Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Cause & Effect (simplified) Cause & Effect (write) Making Inferences Making Connections Notice & Note Author’s Message Character Inside & Out (Tommy) Character Inside & Out (Nana Upstairs) Character Inside & Out (Nana Downstairs) Character Traits Character Feelings Character Development Character Change Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Theme Thinking About the Text Thinking Beyond the Text Sensory Details Wait… There’s More! Something Special Book Review Tomie dePaola Biography Brochure Tomie dePaola Biography One-Pager Tomie dePaola Acrostic Poem
Tomie dePaola: Writing From Life Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE for IRA
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Tomie dePaola: Writing From Life Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE for IRA

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This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE includes over 140 no-prep activities that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books by Tomie dePaola: The Art Lesson Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs Strega Nona Bill and Pete Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile You save over 30% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities for the text set, Tomie dePaola: Writing From Life. 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 and 3rd 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! With over 140 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for differentiating and customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, find cause & effect relationships, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. 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.
Bugs and Insects Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE for IRA
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Bugs and Insects Interactive Read Aloud Activities BUNDLE for IRA

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This interactive read-aloud BUNDLE** includes 98 no-prep activities** that are ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic abilities. The included activities were created to be used with the following interactive read-aloud picture books: *** Bugs A to Z**, by Caroline Lawton The Bugliest Bug, by Carol Giggory Shields *** Bugs for Lunch**, by Margery Facklam When Lightning Comes in a Jar, by Patricia Polacco You save over 20% off the individual price of each product by purchasing this BUNDLE of interactive read-aloud book companion activities for the text set, Exploring the Natural World: Bugs and Insects. 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 and 3rd 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, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, investigate various bugs and insects, conduct research, learn and apply new vocabulary, 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.
The Bugliest Bug Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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The Bugliest Bug Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Bugliest Bug by Carol Giggory Shields. 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 various bugs and insects, investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, learn and apply new vocabulary, 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 Recalling Events in Chronological Order Sequencing Summary Story Event Sort Problem & Solution Using Details to Make Inferences Making Inferences Making Connections Notice & Note Spider Sleuth Character Inside & Out Character Feelings Character Development Character Change Character Summary: Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Setting the Scene 3-2-1 Author’s Message Theme Thinking About the Text Then & Now The Bugliest Bug Yearbook Wait… There’s More! Bugliest Bug Contest Flyer 2 - Crossword Puzzles: Answer key included Word Search Puzzle: Answer key included Book Review: Students will rate and review the book. The Bugliest Bug Matching/Memory Game (Color and B&W versions included) 28 - Bug Bingo Cards (Color and B&W versions included) Bug Bingo PowerPoint Presentation: This PowerPoint presentation can be used when you play Bug Bingo to project random bugs from the book onto the screen. Just open PowerPoint in presentation mode and click the button to show randomized slides of the bugs.
When Lightning Comes in a Jar Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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When Lightning Comes in a Jar Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book When Lightning Comes in a Jar by Patricia Polacco. 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 Story Elements Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Making Inferences Making Connections Character Inside & Ou Character Feelings Character Development Character Change Character Summary Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Setting the Scene 3-2-1 Author’s Message Theme Thinking About the Text Then & Now Wait… There’s More! My Special Memory Making Memories at the Family Reunion Families are Special Dear Patricia Polacco Book Review Family Traditions Survey
Miss Nelson is Back Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Miss Nelson is Back Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Miss Nelson is Back by James Marshall. 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 investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, sequence story events, compare & contrast, identify cause & effect, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing Summary Recalling events in Chronological Order Story Event Sort Problem & Solution Making Inferences Making Connections Character Inside & Out Character Feelings Character Traits Character Change Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting the Scene Cause & Effect Author’s Message Theme Details Detective Thinking About the Text Thinking Beyond the Text Before & After Secret Swap Wait… There’s More! Crossword Puzzle (answer key included) Word Search Puzzle (answer key included) Apology Note Book Review Compare & Contrast
Tacky the Penguin Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
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Tacky the Penguin Interactive Read-Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA

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This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester. 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, sequence story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES: Making Predictions Story Elements Sequencing 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 Summary Character Acrostic Poem Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting Influences the Plot Setting the Scene 3-2-1 Author’s Message Theme Thinking About the Text My Penguin Name Dare to Be Different Before & After Wait… There’s More! Book Review Crossword Puzzle (answer key included) Word Search Puzzle (answer key included) Compare & Contrast