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Guide your students through comprehensive novel studies that explore themes, characters, and plot development. These resources provide discussion questions, activities, and analysis tools. Incorporate them to deepen literary appreciation and critical thinking skills.
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"Goodnight Moon" | Picture Book Study
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Revisit the classic story Goodnight Moon again and again with this comprehensive picture book study . Over 40 thoughtful activities extend student engagement with this comforting bedtime tale that has been passed down across generations. Puzzle pieces offer an opportunity for hands-on learning. Sequencing strips challenge emerging readers to place key events in order. Writing prompts encourage young writers to envision their own cozy bedrooms. Tracing the moon’s phases helps with the development of fine motor skills while letter formation pages introduce foundational literacy skills. Compare characters and settings to other tales with Venn diagrams. Analyze story elements like setting and conflict through interactive worksheets. Draw the cow jumping over the moon and match rhyming vocabulary couplets. The included videos, coloring sheets, and hands-on games introduce new vocabulary to build listening skills. Differentiate to meet individual needs by choosing appropriate activities for each learner. Challenge early finishers to design an alternate cover or add a new verse. Provide additional tracing assistance to others. With over 40 cross-curricular printables spanning unrestrained creativity to structured literacy practice, this adaptable resource leverages a cherished bedtime tale to foster personalized achievement. Students gain confidence in emerging abilities while revisiting the comforting rituals of story time before drifting off to sleep.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Goodnight Moon, Sound Cards, Sequencing Strips, Literacy Center, Jigsaw Puzzles, Handwriting Practice, Coloring Pages, Goodnight Moon Activities, Goodnight Moon In Hebrew
Esperanza Rising Novel Study Unit
ELA, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
This informative novel study unit for Esperanza Rising engages students with over 300 pages of resources. Educators can utilize the materials in various settings like whole group lessons, small reading groups, or independent practice. The unit includes chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, exit tickets, collaborative group projects, and a summative assessment . With answer keys provided, the versatile materials are designed to reinforce key ideas and literary elements from Esperanza's journey while supporting reading comprehension. Whether supplementing an existing curriculum or using the robust unit as a standalone, the resources aim to immerse 4th-8th grade students into Esperanza Rising.
Author TrilogyTeacher
Tags Esperanza Rising, Literature, Novel Study Unit, Assessments, Comprehension
"Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" | Picture Book Study
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
This classic, award-winning picture book inspires imagination and compassion in young readers. Join the adventurous donkey Sylvester as a magic pebble grants his wish in unexpected ways. Your students will be love the colorful illustrations and lessons about family, friendship, and finding courage within. Extend learning beyond the book with 30+ thoughtfully designed printables that reinforce literacy skills, comprehension, critical thinking, and more. Students can practice story sequences, comparing tales through Venn diagrams, writing their own magic pebble adventures, practicing letter formation, sorting words and pictures, filling in missing story words, and other skill-building challenges. Coloring pages, popsicle stick puppets, dot-to-dot activities, cause and effect practice, and youtube video suggestions round out the interdisciplinary fun. The wide variety of activity types and difficulty levels allows teachers to tailor the study to class needs and pace. Print only what you require to immerse students in this heartwarming tale. Discussion questions, tracing pages, early writing prompts, book report templates, story crown patterns, sight word practice, phonics worksheets, character traits exercises, sequencing strips, and more support differentiated instruction. Watch students' empathy and creativity bloom as they design new covers, sequence events, illustrate wishes, compare tales, and make deeper connections during this magical story. This book study is sure to be a hit in your classroom!
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Reading Worksheets, Literacy Station, Sylvester And The Magic Pebble, Reading Comprehension, Picture Book Study, Sight Words, Spelling, Comparing Stories
ESL Novel Study - "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" - Jeff Kinney
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Library, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Novel Study Worksheets - "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" - Jeff Kinney In this fantastic ESL teaching resource it is offered a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" by American author Jeff Kinney. Ideal for post reading activities, this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) teaching resource can be more than great to enhance students' overall understanding of this coming of age novel by American author Jeff Kinney. The English Second or Foreign Language Novel Study activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) can be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL learners in middle and high school (from 6th grade to 9th grade, teen students). In this Novel Study on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets), English Second or Foreign Language teachers (ESL EFL) can find the following ESL novel study activities: 1 part on general information (author's name, genre, and publishing date) 1 part related to New Vocabulary Learned (1 space where to write 10 new words they learned and 1 space where students can write their related meaning) 1 part related to the story timeline (story timeline where learners set in a chronological order the most important moments during the narration) First writing activity on students' review on the novel Second writing activity (imagining to write a letter to Greg Heffley, the main character, and to give him some advice) Third writing activity (pretending to be a character, other than Greg Heffley, and describing a scene of the book from his/her point of view + space where students can draw with comic bubbles the scene they described) This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Novel Study Activity on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" by American author Jeff Kinney (3 PDF Printable Slides; worksheets) can be suitable for ESL EFL learners from 6th grade to 9th grade to study this coming of age novel Learning with Alan is a Teaching Resource/Educational Material Store whose aim is to help Teachers, Educators and Tutors to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating learning and teaching environment. Remember. Learning is Fun. Never Forget! If you want to browse more of my English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Novel Study, Books, Teens, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Writing Activity, Worksheets, Printable
The Chocolate Touch - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4
ELA, Literature, Grade 3, 4, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
The Chocolate Touch - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4 The Chocolate Touch - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4 is an all-inclusive educational tool for instructors aiming to instruct language arts using an appealing story. Specialized for Grade 3 and Grade 4, this literature kit is the preeminent aid in enhancing comprehension skills and broadening vocabulary. This one-of-a-kind instructional instrument employs the intriguing narrative of a young boy who has the ability to transform anything he consumes into chocolate. Expressly stressing on the significance of well-adjusted nutrition, it provides an exciting variation on King Midas' fable boosting learning enthusiasm for students. Learner Engagement with Varied Questions & Tasks The start of each chapter features matching questions that acquaint learners with new terminologies from the book. A logistics task such as arranging incidents based on their sequence in the narrative maximizes pupil engagement. Prompts for predicting John's reactions towards his newfound chocolate touch aptitude enhance critical thinking skills. Creative Opportunities & Writing Aids: Its engaging nature offers ample options to stimulate creativity by drawing activities related to parts of the story or use writing aids like graphic organizers aimed at drafting concise book reports - contributing towards polishing varied skill sets rooted in Bloom’s Taxonomy methodology among students . Comprehension Quizzes: Included are extra crossword and word search activities along comprehension quizzes that make assessment seamless. Purchase Format: This teaching kit is available as a PDF file consisting of 58 ready-to-print pages equipped with answer keys ensuring easy navigation throughout your instruction journey accommodating whole group sessions or smaller breakout discussions. Add a fun twist to your language arts curriculum by integrating The Chocolate Touch - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4 into your teaching plans! Suitable for different instruction mediums such as classroom teaching or homeschooling, customize it according to individual learner requirements, use it during self-study sessions or allocate pages as homework.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Comprehension, Vocabulary, Health, Novel Study, Literature, The Chocolate Touch Activities
"We're Going on a Bear Hunt" | Picture Book Study
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
A no prep picture book study for the classic story "We're Going On A Bear Hunt". This story is a student favorite, and this unit allows you to study it for as long as you would like! What You Get: Educator's Guide Book-Inspired Project and Activity Ideas Curated YouTube Video Links (related to the book) Jigsaw Puzzle Activity Story Crown Craft Template Cut and Paste Story Pattern Worksheet Tracing Skills Practice Page Expansive Story Maze Challenge Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram Open-Ended Writing/Drawing Prompt Book Report Templates (2) Early Writer Draw and Write Prompts (3) Story-Inspired Writing Pennant Nonfiction Reading on Bear Dens Printable Bear Photo for Classroom Display Cut-Out Bear Template for Student Bear Hunts We're Going on a Bear Hunt Coloring Page Bear Mask Craft Template Paper Bag Bear Puppet Craft Letter B Bear Dot-to-Dot Activity Color by Number Bear Worksheet Bear Hunt Themed Maze Sight Word Practice: IT and GO Sight Word Card Games Blending Sounds Focus: NT blend "B is for Bear" Handwriting Pages (3) Story Sequence Writing Template Fill-in-the-Blanks Story Words Design Your Own Book Cover Project Label the Book Parts Cut and Paste Story Words and Pictures Sorting Activity Missing Letters Word Building Activity Story Words Handwriting Practice Page Sounding Out Words Card Games Analyzing Story Elements Worksheet Sequencing Strips Puzzle (Higher Level) Sequencing Strips Puzzle (Lower Level) "How Would You Catch a Bear?" Draw and Write Write and Illustrate Your Own Story Template
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags We're Going On A Bear Hunt, Picture Book, Story Elements, Sequencing, Tracing Worksheet, Parts Of A Book, Going On A Bear Hunt Printable, We're Going On A Bear Hunt Download, Bear Hunt Coloring Page, Were Going On A Bear Hunt Activities For Preschool
Because of Winn Dixie Novel Study Unit
ELA, Literature, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
This Because of Winn Dixie Novel Study Unit is packed with over 150 pages of engaging resources for students. Included: - Chapter comprehension worksheets - Mystery match vocabulary words - Exit quizzes - Group work - Summative assessment & so much more. All you have to do is print and go! Answer keys included.
Author TrilogyTeacher
Tags Because Of Winn Dixie, Novel Study Unit, Comprehension, Assessments, Group Work, Because Of Winn-dixie Worksheets, Because Of Winn Dixie Study Guide Free, Because Of Winn Dixie Worksheets
Bridge to Terabithia: A Literature Resource Guide
ELA, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
The Bridge to Terabithia: A Literature Resource Guide This is a comprehensive teaching aid that caters to educators, including public school teachers and homeschoolers for effectively introducing students of grades 2 through 6 to this well-loved literary piece. Formulated in an inclusive way, it fits in with a wide range of reading abilities. Unique Features: Saves preparation time Features reproducible pages with class-tested activities Emphasizes critical thinking skills and analytical abilities This guide facilitates profound comprehension aspect of the "Bridge to Terabithia" rather than just casual browsing-through. In-Depth Understanding: An essential feature includes engaging discussion questions which are differentiated according to grade levels. These serve as catalysis agents for productive group discussions within classes or during homeschooling sessions.Apart from reading, it stimulates thoughtful writings enabling students introspect and relate the text in their words at a personal level. Add-Ons brought by this Guide: Detailed background information about story's context Elevates educators' knowledge base for guiding learners. This invariably leads to improved language proficiency alongside increased understanding among pupils regardless of their learning setting - be it conventional classroom or home-based independent study or even self-study group format. Specially designed for versatility, this literature resource guide works efficiently whether applied during whole group instruction sessions in classrooms or small self-study groups at home-school settings. Additionally serves as handy homework material owing its organized layout & intricate details distribution. Digital Compatibility: No access restriction as its delivered via universally accepted PDF file so you can access it real-time on any digital platform. Final Thought: This premier educational aid promotes interaction and active engagement with classics like “Bridge to Terabithia,” affirming robust readers ready to confront complex texts assuring confidence along with the pleasure of discovering enchanting narratives!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Lord of the Flies - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Lord of the Flies - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12 Lord of the Flies - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12 is a comprehensive literature resource, designed to encourage critical thinking and stimulate close examination of this classic novel by Nobel Laureate William Golding. About This Resource: This material provides a potent series of questions and creative activities, aiming at: Promoting reflection on human nature against the backdrop of social order (or disorder) through parallel drawing exercises. Enhancing overall comprehension via sequential activities asking students to chronologically sequence events in the story. Linguistic awareness improvement and vocabulary extension, achieved through word-based challenges where learners fill in missing vocabulary from important sentences. The resource also includes exciting tasks that call for an analysis , such as: Analyze significant phrases like 'mankind's essential illness'. Create interactive group work like crafting a collaborative shipwreck survival plan, encouraging teamwork whilst honing strategic problem-solving skills. The kit aligns with State Standards adheres closely to Bloom's Taxonomy for multiple levels of cognitive engagement - from simple knowledge recall all way up through analysis, evaluation & creation Few More Features: Crossword puzzles and word search activities deep-dive into text's themes & vocabulary facilitating comprehensive content grasp. Inclusion additional features: Crossword Puzzles; Word Search Activities; Comprehension Quizzes etc. Each enhance grasping over content both inside-outside plot lines ambit. A detailed answer key also included which can assist during classroom reviews or individual study sessions. Suitably tailored for whole-group instruction or small group discussion circles, and is also apt as an individualized homework assignment. The resource comes in a PDF format ensuring easy access and adaptability across a variety of digital platforms - making it ideal for school educators as well as homeschoolers aiming to provide an enriching literary experience.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
"Kira-Kira" Discussion & Vocabulary
ELA, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
This is a "Kira-Kira" Discussion & Vocabulary. An editable, Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions and vocabulary activities for use with the novel, Kira-Kira, by Cynthia Kadohata. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). Pick and choose which resource elements and prompts will work best for your own class.
Author Room2Ruminations
Tags Discussion, Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension, Literature, Novel Study, Kira-Kira, Literature Response, Graphic Organizers
"I Survived The San Francisco Earthquake, 1906" Book Study Unit
ELA, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
This "I Survived The San Francisco Earthquake, 1906" Book Study Unit is packed with over 100 pages of engaging resources for students. Included: - Chapter comprehension worksheets - Mystery match vocabulary words - Exit quizzes - Group work - Summative assessment & so much more. All you have to do is print and go! Answer keys included.
Author TrilogyTeacher
Tags Book Companion, Novel Study, San Francisco Earthquake, Cross-curricular, Assessment, I Survived The Earthquake
Parts | Book Companion Activities | Digital Book Study
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Parts Book Companion Activities | Digital Book Study for Educators This digital book study resource for the book Parts by Tedd Arnold provides engaging comprehension activities for students. Through sequenced lessons that include read-alouds and quick writes, students will strengthen comprehension skills such as sequencing main events, identifying story elements, summarizing key details, and more. Presented in an adaptable PowerPoint format, this book companion can be used flexibly in whole group, small group, or independent contexts to reinforce literacy concepts. By scaffolding students' understanding of Parts through multiple modes of response and skill practice, educators can facilitate meaningful discussion and assess student learning outcomes.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Body Parts, Science Book, Book Companion, Book Study, Digital Lesson
"Zane and the Hurricane" Novel Study Theme Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Worksheets
This 10-page print-and-go resource is the perfect addition to a novel study on Zane and the Hurricane by Rodman Philbrick. This resource includes student handouts for four different themes from the novel.Each handout includes a brief description of the theme and explains how the theme connects to the novel. Questions are also included to help guide students in analyzing their theme. These activities are designed to promote and support higher-level thinking skills and focus on a more abstract reading concept. The accompanying activities enable students to engage in more in-depth class and peer conversations. Students will reply to open-ended questions with short responses, and the questions require students to present text evidence to support their thinking. The questions also challenge them to provide their opinions and/or perspectives. ⭐️This resource includes:⭐️ 4 Theme-Focused Activities: For each of the four themes, this product includes a handout with a brief description of the theme, how the theme connects to the novel, and questions related to the theme. This theme study focuses on the following four themes: ◾ Family ◾ Survival ◾ Hope ◾ Inequality & Injustices This theme study can be implemented in a variety of ways. Students, for example, can work in groups, with each group assigned a different theme to analyze. Alternatively, the teacher can assign different themes to students to analyze independently. Then, have students form groups with others who are working on the same theme (imagine a jigsaw collaboration). This theme study gives you the freedom to let students study independently or collaboratively. ⭐ You may also like: ⭐ ◾ https://teachsimple.com/product/the-graveyard-book-novel-study-unit ◾ https://teachsimple.com/product/grace-hopper-queen-of-computer-code-book-companion ◾ https://teachsimple.com/product/boycott-blues-picture-book-read-aloud ◾ https://teachsimple.com/product/file-folder-game-at-the-beach-beginning-consonant-digraphs Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Zane And The Hurricane, Theme Study, Independent Work, Small Group, Family, Whole Group Reading, Novel Study Guide, Literature Circle
The Coffin Quilt by Ann Rinaldi Socratic Seminar Questions
ELA, Reading, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
The Coffin Quilt by Ann Rinaldi Socratic Seminar Questions The Coffin Quilt, a historical fiction novel by Ann Rinaldi, examines the harrowing tale of the Hatfield and McCoy clans' feuds in West Virginia and Kentucky. To supplement this engrossing reading material, we present an ideal teaching resource: our Socratic Seminar Questions for The Coffin Quilt. These questions offer educators an efficient tool to stoke thoughtful analysis and lively conversations centering around the novel's specific elements. This comprehensive downloadable PDF file includes 38 meticulously prepared questions on ten insightful pages. Every page presents four pivotal queries that push past surface-level comprehension and get straight to meaningful discussions about characters, themes, plot points. Coupled with these are thought-provoking summary questions that focus on larger themes encompassing several sections of the book. What sets these seminar questions apart is their versatility. While they are designed to facilitate engaging classroom discussions about this historic feud's personal implications and broader societal impacts reflected in Rinaldi’s work, they can also be utilized as assignments or quizzes—providing teachers insight into student familiarity with particular sections of the book. An included answer key aids educators in fine-tuning students' understanding while encouraging them to elevate their reasoning skills further. Additionally, longer form questions have been integrated toward the end - perfect for replicating test essay conditions or inviting more detailed responses from students. This package aligns well with Common Core Standards for Reading and Writing at Grade 7 + 8 level—a handy inclusion at the end of the answer key that facilitates proper goal-setting per skill level while planning lessons. Unquestionably beneficial for Language Arts educators teaching Grade 6 through Grade 8 who wish to enrich student grasp on Reading concepts—the Socratic Seminar Questions resource promotes critical thinking capabilities among readers as they deep-dive into Ann Rinaldi’s The Coffin Quilt.
Author Gary Ciesla
Tags Hatfield-McCoy Feud, Historical Fiction, West Virginia, Kentucky, Family Vendettas, The Coffin Quilt
Instructional Coaching Tool - A Passion-Driven Classroom Module/Book Study
Social Studies, ELA, Reading, Resources for Teachers, Not Grade Specific, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
Instructional Coaching Tool - A Passion-Driven Classroom Module/ Book Study This revolutionary resource helps educators revive their passion and transform classrooms into spaces buzzing with the energy of student-driven learning. It serves as a guide to conduct a book study on Amy Sandvold's acclaimed, 'The Passion-Driven Classroom: A Framework for Teaching and Learning.' What does it include? Nine instructional coaching sessions with engaging discussion prompts. Specific reading assignments An exclusive opportunity to bring Co-author Amy Sandvold into virtual classroom or Zoom calls. Show Me Where? The coaching tool can be effortlessly integrated during in-person staff meetings, online platforms like Google Classroom or Zoom; making it compatible with your existing training programs. Versatility at Its Best! Suitable for numerous subjects including Social Studies, Language Arts and Science; irrespective of the subject matter taught in your classroom. End-of-study digital certificate enhances participation and also serves as formal acknowledgement. Ideal for utilization during whole group conferences, small group discussions or individual reading assignments by public school teachers or homeschool tutors alike. User Convenience Guaranteed! Accessed conveniently via Microsoft PowerPoint (also available in Google Slides copy) this study module aligns all the resources you need - ready-to-go! In conclusion... The Instructional Coaching Tool - A Passion-Driven Classroom Module/ Book Study breathes life back into classrooms by renewing teacher passion and fostering student-driven learning environments. It proves itself indispensible in making classrooms more dynamic, inclusive and driven by a shared passion for teaching and learning.
Author Teacher in Iowa
Tags Instructional Coaching, Passion-driven Classroom, Professional Development, Book Study, Student Engagement
Hamlet - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Hamlet - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12 Our comprehensive Literature kit provides an immersive approach to studying Shakespeare's classic play 'Hamlet'. Designed specifically for Grades 9-12, this resource delivers a structured approach to understanding the complexities of the play, making it enjoyable even for struggling readers. The Kit includes features such as: Demystifying key vocabulary words associated with Shakespearean language. A range of interactive activities including true-or-false questions around Hamlet's conversation with his father’s ghost. Critical thinking exercises directing students towards interpreting Polonius's reactions thus promoting higher-order thinking skills. A highlight among these tasks is a creative assignment that asks students to compose their own interpretation of Hamlet's famous "To Be or Not To Be" soliloquy. Furthermore, students can also track Hamlet's emotional journey throughout the play and delve into his descent into madness. This kit is guided by State Standards ensuring its alignment with educational requirements while the incorporation of Bloom’s Taxonomy aids in effectively structuring learning objectives. To introduce some fun elements into learning, we've included a crossword and word search! Practical Tools Included: A comprehension quiz to help measure student progress% An answer key makes marking straightforward About The Novel: 'Hamlet' is one of Shakespeare’s most seminal works exploring timeless themes such as familial love, stages grief, betrayal and revenge culminating in a tragic ending; enriching comprehension studies for grades 9-12. The narrative centers on young prince who seeks revenge when his father reveals his unjust murder at hands of brother Claudius Type: Language Arts Focus: Literature Grade Level: 9-12 Note: This Kit contains 1 Product File .
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Hamlet, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Writing Tasks, Book Companion
Name Unit - Five Day Lesson Plan Bundle | Book Companion Activities
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Each and every one of your students will appreciate these lessons and activities that highlight the importance, significance and differences in our names! This 5 Day Lesson Plan unit will highlight a number of different books that students will enjoy listening to. Books highlighted for lessons: - Chrysanthemum - The Name Jar - Your Name is a Song - Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom Each book comes with companion activities!
Author Kindergarten Cafe
Tags The Name Jar Book Companion, Name Lesson Plan, Back To School Lesson, Reading Activities, Chrysanthemum, Name Jar Activities, Your Name Is A Song Lesson Plan, In The Unit Companion Which Activity
Novel Study - Stanisław Lem Biography Presentation - Science Fiction
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Library, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Novel Study - Stanisław Lem Biography Presentation - Science Fiction This World Literature Teaching Resource on Stanisław Lem (Author Biography) can be great for Solaris Novel Study Activities. Suitable students for this Teaching Resource (Brief introductory Biography on Lem; 12 slides digital presentation) can be late middle schoolers and High School learners (7th-12th Grade). Within this Biography on Polish Hard Science Fiction Writer Stanisław Herman Lem (12 slides digital presentation teaching resource) is included: 1 Cover Slide 1 brief introductory slide to this Philosophical Science Fiction Author ("Who was Stanisław Lem?) 1 slide on the author's quick data (date and place of birth/death, nationality, genres, occupations etc.) 1 slide on the Author's Life (timeline) 1 slide on his main works (What did he write?) 1 slide on "Solaris" (brief plot) 1 slide on "The Invincible" (brief plot) 1 slide on "His Master's Voice" (Brief Plot) 1 slide on "The Futurological Congress" (brief plot) 2 slides on curiosities on Stanisław Lem (his fear of the sight of blood + the difficulties translators had to translate from Polish + his disappointment with science fiction and technical progress + his being a polyglot + his predictions of future technologies such as e-books, internet and fake news + the events he survived during the Holocaust) 1 Ending slide This Presentation Biography on Stanisław Lem World Literature Teaching Resource can be matched with my: Novel Study on Solaris - Stanisław Lem - Science Fiction - Project This World Literature Novel Study Activity (biography on Stanisław Lem ; 12 slides digital presentation) can be great for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study Hard Science Fiction and Philosophical Novels by Stanisław Lem (middle school and High School Students mostly) Learning with Alan is a Brand New Teaching Resource/Educational Material Store whose aim is to help Teachers, Educators and Tutors to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating environment. Never Forget! If you want to browse more of my Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags Novel Study, Literature, World Literature, Science Fiction, Philosophy, Philosophical, Author, Biography, Presentation, High School
Wacky Wednesday: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
Wacky Wednesday: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet This book companion packet is designed to develop emergent literacy and communication skills in young learners. Integrating the picture book Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss, this resource provides a variety of shared reading, writing, and extension activities. Teachers can use the materials for whole group, small group, or individual instruction. The packet includes a predictable chart to target vocabulary and sentence structure. Story props and character webs also help build comprehension. Students will have multiple opportunities to identify and practice target letters and words through the activities. Instructions outline methods for conducting a picture walk, repeated readings, and writing lessons. Open-ended comprehension questions encourage language use. Hands-on art and science projects extend student engagement with the text. With modifications, this packet is suitable for mainstream early elementary classrooms as well as special education settings.
Author Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative (BASSC)
Tags Core Vocabulary, Wacky Wednesday Book Companion, Aac Book Companion, Language And Literacy Book Companion
The Lightning Thief - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
ELA, Literature, Grade 5, 6, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
The Lightning Thief - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6 Immerse your students in the mythical world of Percy Jackson with this comprehensive Literature Kit designed for grades 5 and 6. This teaching resource, centred on Rick Riordan's popular novel 'The Lightning Thief', offers an interactive and engaging approach to story analysis that enhances reading comprehension while sparking interest in classical mythology. This literature kit comes as a ready-to-print, 60-page PDF packed with diverse activities designed for varying teaching scenarios – whether it be group work, independent study or homework assignments. Crafted by experienced educators, this resource can cater to different learning styles ensuring a holistic understanding of the novel's plotline. The kit includes: Pre-reading and post-reading activities that help solidify students' understanding of the text Activities such as identifying significant connections between the novel and Greek myths not only deepen comprehension but also broaden knowledge base about mythology To build anticipation and engage critical thinking skills, students are encouraged to make plot predictions based on clues within the narrative itself Sequential exercises like arranging key events in chronological order underscore literary devices like foreshadowing employed by the author A wider scope—comparing Greek gods from the novel with their Roman counterparts which will build an understanding of cultural interactions within ancient civilizations is also included In addition to content-oriented exercises, language-based activities such as crosswords and word search puzzles are provided aids vocabulary acquisition related to the storyline. Note: For assessment purposes or self-checks after completing each chapter or activity set, a comprehension quiz is included along with its corresponding answer key—making learning progress easy both for educator’s evaluation or student’s self-checkup purpose. Prepare your class for an adventure through time where ancient myths intertwine with modern life through The Lightning Thief - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6—a resource truly fitting Language Arts lessons in the 5th and 6th grade. With this literature kit, you're not just teaching a novel; you're opening portals to ancient worlds where gods meddle with human affairs, destinies are woven by Fates, and heroes embark on epic quests.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Pre-assessment, Comprehension Questions, Novel Study, Writing Tasks, Graphic Organizers
Novel Study on "The Metamorphosis" - Franz Kafka - World Literature
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Literature, Library, Research, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Novel Study on "The Metamorphosis" - Franz Kafka - World Literature This English Language and Arts World Literature Project on "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka ( Novel Study ) aims to make learners discover this Novella on a deeper level (Character's Description, Chapter Reading Comprehension Questions, Novel Analysis + Writing Activity to engage with the novel read) Within this World Literature Novel Study Research on "The Metamorphosis" by Frank Kafka, it is offered: 2 worksheets to write research outcomes 32 Cards to fish for this Novel Study Project on "The Metamorphosis" How does this Novel Study on "The Metamorphosis" Teaching Resource work? learners (or groups) fish a Research Topic card of each color (black for characters, green for chapters comprehension questions, purple for novel analysis and orange for writing activity prompts) each student or group makes their personalized Research Project on "The Metamorphosis", by focusing on their fished topic cards (ex. fished black card on Characters on "Gregor Samsa", green card on chapters on "Chapter 1", purple Cards on Novel analysis on the themes and a orange card on Book Review Writing Prompt) Learners stick their fished cards on their research worksheet and write their Novel Study Project's outcomes Learners make a presentation on their personalized rersearch on "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka teacher evaluates research given learner or group's research outcomes written on worksheets Why is this Teaching Resource worth using? By fishing topic cards, students have a chance to: make unique randomized research projects focus on specific topics only and discover more the research Novel in "non-superficial" ways Connect their own Research outcomes with their peers' This World Literature Novel Study on "The Metamorphosis" PDF Printable Research Project Teaching Resource (6 slides) can be great for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade (high school) to study this Novellal by Franz Kafka Learning with Alan is a Brand New Teaching Resource/Educational Material Store whose aim is to help Teachers, Educators and Tutors to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating environment. Never Forget! If you want to browse more of my Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags Kafka, World Literature, Literature, Novel Study, Worksheet, Teaching Resource, Research, Project, Comprehension, Reading
Tuesday: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
Tuesday: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet Perfect for educators who work with students with emergent literacy skills, complex communication needs, or language delay disorders, the Tuesday Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet brings a comprehensive set of activities to engage learners. Covering various aspects of communication and shared reading tasks, this resource aids in nurturing holistic language abilities. Ideal for early learning environments, it fits seamlessly into preschool, kindergarten and grade 1 curriculums. This comprehensive packet revolves around a specific theme – frogs and wordless picture books - targeting both core vocabulary like 'Over', 'In', 'Down' as well as fringe/additional core vocabulary strips. Providing detailed instructions for shared reading activities such as picture walks and repeated readings helps teachers lead engaging sessions smoothly. Supplemental Activities: Comprehension worksheets Letter identification exercises within texts Rhyme exclusion tasks to strengthen foundation literacy skills Students will find story props helpful during shared reading time while these can also enhance their storytelling abilities during retell activities. Comprehension is further boosted through the utilisation of CROWD questions that elicit multiple language skills catering to different learners' styles. The element of predictability has been taken care via sentence stem writing activities that come included in this package while character description webs handy tool to explore multiple language targets more dynamically. To round off the educational experience are one to three hands-on art or science themed-activities opening up avenues beyond mere bookish knowledge. Suitability: Whether working on an individual student level or scaling it up for small group instruction or even full-class teaching format, this packet proves its versatile functionality impressively without sacrificing engagement - proving it's just not an ordinary book companion but one that caters holistic learning needs effectively. Subsubjects: Special education needs (SEN) Speech therapy All material is contained in a downloadable PDF file format for easy access and utilization. Enjoy the unique blend of creativity, communication, and comprehension skills with the Tuesday Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet.
Author Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative (BASSC)
Tags Book Companion, Language-literacy, Emergent Literacy, Shared Reading, Comprehension
Peanut Butter And Jellyous SEL Lesson and Book Companion Plus Handout
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Peanut Butter And Jellyous SEL Lesson and Book Companion Plus Handout This is a dynamic educational resource designed to support and enhance social-emotional learning (SEL) skills of students, particularly focusing on sharing friendships. Based primarily on the engaging children's book 'Peanut Butter and Jellyous' by Michael Genhart. Package Content: A read-aloud text provided via video link or option to read from the book An interactive 7-slide PowerPoint presentation with uploaded read-aloud text for efficient lesson delivery in both whole group and smaller group settings. Dance-break backed by popular Peanut Butter & Jelly song from YouTube - adds element of fun while energizing learners Activity sheet specifically designed to reinforce the topic of sharing friendships gracefully A Special Feature:Learner interaction handout featuring adorable peanut butter& jelly character illustrations which students can color in while portraying their interpretations of shared affiliations. This lesson pack aligns flawlessly with curriculum goals for Preschool through second grade students advancing proficiency in life skills development, social awareness mastery, improved relationship skills along with refined decision-making aptitude. Great for use during typical school schedules, homework assignments or home-schooling settings owing to its flexibility! Note: If you love themed resources or simply enjoy this product style do check out another similar package - Cake And I Scream Book Companion SEL Lesson about Bossing vs Suggesting; focused on interactive instructions tied to social-emotional learning as well. File type: Microsoft PowerPoint content compressed as ZIP file format. Ideal grades: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social-emotional Learning, Friendship, Sharing, Interactive Lesson, Activity Sheet
Borreguita and the Coyote Reader Response Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Worksheets
This picture book companion is the perfect resource to accompany the book Borreguita and the Coyote by Verna Aardema. It includes 35 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, making this resource 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: Color and B&W ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. ◾ Elements of a Trickster Tale: Students fill in the chart with the details of the story that characterize it as a trickster tale. ◾ Trickster Tale Tidbits: Students will answer the questions with details from the story that proves it's a trickster tale. ◾ Story Elements: Students fill in the boxes with words & pictures to represent the story elements. ◾ Sequencing: Students will retell & illustrate the important parts of the story. ◾ Retell the Story: Students retell the beginning, middle, and end of story with text and illustrations. ◾ Recalling events in Chronological Order: Students describe and illustrate four major events in the story in chronological order. ◾ Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. ◾ Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. ◾ Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. ◾ Cause & Effect (simplified cut-and-paste): Students are given either the cause or effect and will cut & match up cause & effect cards, then paste them in the correct boxes (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Cause & Effect (cut-and-paste): Students cut & match up cause & effect cards, then paste them in the correct boxes (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Cause & Effect: Students fill in the causes and effects (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story in chronological order and answer the questions about the author's message. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Borreguita): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Coyote): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Feelings (Borreguita): Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. ◾ Character Feelings (Coyote): Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. ◾ Character Development (Borreguita): Students select the character traits that best describe the character at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Development (Coyote): Students select the character traits that best describe the character at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Change (Borreguita): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Change (Coyote): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Acrostic Poem (Borreguita): Students will write an acrostic poem to describe the character. ◾ Character Acrostic Poem (Coyote): Students will write an acrostic poem to describe the character. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students draw a scene from the story & explain why it's important to the plot. ◾ Setting Influences the Plot: Students will draw a scene from the story that takes place in one of the settings and write about what happened there and why it was important to the plot. ◾ Setting the Scene: Students identify three different settings in the story and explain how they know that the setting changed. ◾ Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. ◾ Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. ◾ 3-2-1: Students will list three tricks that Borreguita played on Coyote, 2 lessons that can be learned from the story, and one word that describes Borreguita. ◾ Word Search Puzzle: Students identify the words for the definitions below. Then, find the words hidden in the puzzle (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ Book Review: Students color in the stars to rate how much they enjoyed the book and draw a new cover & their favorite character from the story. Then, they will explain why other kids should or should not read it. 💡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. 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Author Creatively Gifted
Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Second Grade, Trickster Tales, Borreguita And The Coyote