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

his product includes engaging extension activities that require students to delve deeper into Katherine Applegate’s novel, “Home of the Brave.” The included activities were designed to promote higher-level thinking skills in addition to providing more in-depth class and peer discussions and writing experiences. Printable PDF and Google Slides (digital) versions are included! These activities are designed to promote and support higher-level thinking skills and focus on more abstract reading concepts such as theme, symbolism, perspective, character analysis, and more. This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions of the following acrivities: Overcoming Obstacles Character Change Character Perspective Character Summary Compare & Contrast Characters Compare & Contrast Settings Visualizing The Perfect Playlist - design a soundtrack for the story, which includes creating a playlist of FOUR songs that represent four BIG IDEAS Kek on the 'Gram - create an Instagram post for one of the events in the story. 4-Quote Connections Quote Pair Up Important Quotes Inspirational Quote 70 Quote Cards Theme Analysis - Includes the following themes: Holding onto Hope, Importance of Family and Friends; Languages and Communication; and Assimilation & Change. Determine the Theme Symbolism Activity (ANSWER KEY included)

This product includes engaging extension activities that require students to take a deeper look into the novel, “A Night Divided.” These activities are designed to promote and support higher-level thinking skills and focus on more abstract reading concepts such as theme, symbolism, perspective, and figurative language. Printable PDF and Google Slides & Forms (digital) versions are included! The activities included in this resource lend themselves to more in-depth class and peer discussions. Students will respond to open-ended questions with short answers, textual evidence, the creation of images, and more. Most questions require that students provide textual evidence to support their thinking and challenge them to provide their opinions and/or perspectives. **This resource includes both printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions for the following activities: Figurative Language Notes Handouts Figuring Out Figurative Language Activities (INCLUDES ANSWER KEY) Theme Study Symbolism Analysis (INCLUDES ANSWER KEY) 5 Quote Connections 6 Quote Activities – 60 quote cards are included Hoodie & Design Perspective Meaning & Image 2- Quote Pair Up Important Quotes Inspirational Quote 60 Quote Cards Bonus Activities The Perfect Playlist - Students will design a soundtrack with a playlist to represent big ideas found within the story. Gerta on the ‘Gram – Students create an Instagram post of one of the events from the story.**

Vocabulary knowledge is a direct link to reading comprehension. This vocabulary study provides vocabulary activities for words that appear in the novel “A Night Divided” by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Printable PDF and Google Slides & Forms (digital) versions are included! This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides & Forms (digital) versions for all the following activities: Vocabulary Activities Vocabulary Word Lists WITH Definitions Vocabulary Word Lists WITHOUT Definitions Vocabulary Study Activities Vocabulary Quizzes ANSWER KEYS for ALL Vocabulary Practice Activities and Quizzes Examples of the vocabulary activities included are listed below. define the word antonyms / synonyms fill in the blank sentences categorize words that are similar write sentences using the word Crossword puzzles multiple choice - choose the correct definition Figurative Language Study Figurative Language Notes Handouts (Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Idiom) Figuring Out Figurative Language Activities (ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED)

This reader response product is a supplemental resource for the novel “A Night Divided” by Jennifer Nielsen. You can either print the student handouts or assign them digitally using the Google Slides version that’s also included. The reader response questions, organized into chapters, are intended to challenge students to use higher-level thinking skills. Printable PDF and Google Slides & Forms (digital) versions are included! The reader response questions lend themselves to in-depth class or peer discussions. The questions require students to provide textual evidence to support their responses and/or express their opinions or perspectives. The graphic organizers provided in this product can be utilized in a variety of ways to differentiate based on your students’s academic abilities and needs. This resource includes printable PDFs and Google Slides (digital) versions for the following activities: CHAPTER COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS Pre-Reading Focus Questions Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) Visualizing CHARACTER ANALYSIS Character Inside & Out Character Traits Overcoming Obstacles Character Analysis Character Summary STORY ELEMENTS Making Predictions Graphic Organizer Making Inferences Making Connections Problem & Solution Cause & Effect Graphic Organizers Chain of Events Plot Map Summarizing Figurative Language Chart Sensory Details

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

This picture book companion is the perfect supplemental resource for Monica Clark-Robinson’s book, Let the Children March. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the civil rights movement, community, qualities of a leader, pride, resilience, standing up for what you believe in, hope, unity, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on black history, the civil rights movement, influential people in history, 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. With 36 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, identify and analyze literary devices, read text and illustrations, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, 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.

his picture book companion is the perfect supplemental resource for Andrea Davis Pinkney’s book, Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation. 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, determine the theme, investigate symbolism in color and illustrations, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, 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. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the civil rights movement, community, qualities of a leader, pride, resilience, standing up for what you believe in, hope, unity, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on black history, women in history, the civil rights movement, influential people in history, or biographies. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Leda Schubert’s book, Trailblazer: The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson. With 40 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, conduct research, read text and illustrations, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions & connections, respond to questions related to the story, and much more! It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the ballerina Raven Wilkinson, equality, resilience, passion, dedication, standing up for what you believe in, hope, unity, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on black history, women in history, the civil rights movement, influential people in history, or biographies. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.

This winter picture book companion is a wonderful supplemental resource for Jane Yolen’s book, Owl Moon. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for winter or for educating your students about having patience, spending time with family, being brave, and appreciating nature. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. With 38 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, sequence events from the story, decipher descriptive language, explore and use new vocabulary, figure out figurative language, explore plot elements, investigate imagery, and much more! The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: QR Code Cards to Read the Story on Epic (4 pages) - Includes 3 different formats to implement the QR codes allowing students easy access to the story. Making Predictions Story Elements Problem & Solution Sequencing Summarizing Main Ideas (ANSWER KEY included) Summarizing Study the Setting (ANSWER KEY included) Setting Influences the Plot Plot Map Story Plot Character Traits - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity Character Change Character Development Character Summary Character Perspective Making Connections Making Inferences Theme - 2 differentiated versions included for this activity Thematic Statements Visualizing Descriptive Language Making Sense of the Text Sensory Details Winter Imagery Figurative Language (ANSWER KEY included) Reader Response Questions (ANSWER KEY included) 2-Writing Prompts Vocabulary Matching Cards (color and B&W) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (ANSWER KEYS included) Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle (ANSWER KEYS included) Owling ABCs Wait… There’s More! Book Review Design a Book Cover Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. Students work with a partner(s) or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.

This product includes engaging extension activities that require students to delve deeper into Pam Muñoz Ryan’s “Echo.” The activities are designed to promote higher-level thinking skills and facilitate more in-depth class and peer discussions, as well as writing experiences. **Both printable PDF and digital Google Slides options are included! ** These activities aim to foster and reinforce higher-level thinking skills by emphasizing abstract reading concepts such as theme, symbolism, perspective, character analysis, and more.

This word study companion encompasses vocabulary study sheets, practice activities, reviews, and quizzes for the novel Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan. This product includes printable PDFs and digital options (Google Slides & Google Forms). This resource includes: 3 Options are Included: Printable PDF Google Slides Student Word Study Journal WITH pages to link YOUR copies of the Google Forms vocabulary quizzes (self-grading Google Forms are included for ALL of the vocabulary quizzes). Google Slides Word Study Journal WITHOUT pages to link Google Forms. 2 - Vocabulary Study Sheets Included for Each Section of Chapters: Vocabulary Word Lists WITH Definitions: Students can use this list as a study sheet to learn pre-defined words. Vocabulary Word Lists WITHOUT Definitions: Assign this list for students to define the words on their own, either as a pre-reading activity or using context clues as they read the novel. 23 - Vocabulary Practice Activities: Examples of the vocabulary activities included are listed below (ANSWER KEYS Included). define the words match the words to their definitions antonyms and synonyms fill in the blank provide the definition, example, and non-example complete analogies using vocabulary words multiple choice - choose the correct definition or word 11 - Vocabulary Review Crossword Puzzles: (ANSWER KEYS Included). 11 - Vocabulary Quizzes: Includes multiple choice, matching, and fill-in-the-blank quizzes for all chapters (ANSWER KEY Included). Figurative Language Activities 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. The vocabulary words in the word banks appear within the range of chapters listed at the top of each vocabulary sheet. Please keep in mind that this product is not meant to replace formal vocabulary instruction. It is a tool to help you target vocabulary instruction, check for understanding of previously taught vocabulary, and practice vocabulary knowledge in a variety of ways.

This novel study companion for Pam Muñoz Ryan’s “Echo” includes both printable PDF and digital Google Slides versions. As teachers, we aim for our students to engage with text meaningfully and purposefully while also reading independently to build stamina. The reader response questions facilitate in-depth class or peer discussions, requiring students to provide textual evidence to support their responses and express their opinions or perspectives. The graphic organizers included in this product can be used in various ways to differentiate based on your students’ academic abilities and needs. This resource includes: Printable PDF and Google Slides (digital) versions are included! 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.

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.

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.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Laurie Wallmark’s book, Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code. It’s an amazing interactive read-aloud for introducing students to the brilliant scientist, mathematician, inventor, and Navy admiral, Grace Hopper! With 50 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 theme, conduct research, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions and connections, write poems, respond to writing prompts, and much more! The included activities, paired with the story, will lead to impactful discussions about pursuing passions, dedication, overcoming obstacles, and more! It’s also a great addition to units on women in science, influential people in history, biographies, and Women’s History Month. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.

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

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Laurie Wallmark’s book, Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life. This read-aloud introduces students to the scientist and movie star Hedy Lamarr. It’s a great addition to units on Women’s History Month, women in STEAM, influential people in history, or biographies. 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 investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, conduct research, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions and connections, write poems, respond to writing prompts, and much more! This read-aloud is also fantastic to teach students about pursuing a passion, dedication, overcoming obstacles, inventors, 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, to encourage students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and to challenge students to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives.

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Jeanette Winter’s book, The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps. It’s a great addition to units on Women’s History Month, women in STEM, endangered species, chimpanzees, influential people in history, or biographies. With 48 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student’s specific needs and academic ability. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, conduct research, learn and apply new vocabulary, practice plotting story events, analyze and compare quotes, make predictions & connections, respond to questions related to the story, and much more!

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for Julia Finley Mosca’s book, The Girl With a Mind for Math: Raye Montague. With 55 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 context clues, identify story elements, determine the theme, conduct research, practice plotting story events, analyze characters, make predictions and connections, find meaning in figurative language, respond to writing prompts, 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. It’s the ideal interactive read-aloud for educating students about the engineer Raye Montague, pursuing a passion, demonstrating dedication, overcoming obstacles, and so much more! It’s a great addition to units on Women’s History Month, women in STEM, Black History Month, influential people in history, or biographies. Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with.