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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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The Crucible - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
The Crucible - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12 An immersive resource that delves into the riveting historical period of 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, focusing on the infamous witch trials through Arthur Miller's award-winning play, The Crucible. Key Features: Provides flexibility for educators to adapt and tailor according to their classroom needs. Promotes vocabulary enhancement by asking students to match terms with their definitions derived directly from the text. Aids in plot and character development understanding by suggesting activities such as replacing missing dialogues from various scenes in the play. Fosters critical thinking skills via opinion-based short-answer questions beyond surface-level comprehension. Detailed Learning Experiences: In addition to general comprehension exercises, this kit suggests writing tasks relating to key developments. For example, exploring Reverend Hale's shifting belief about witchcraft as the play progresses. These assignments trigger student research skills along with traditional essay-writing techniques. Note:This product aligns with state-specific educational standards and Bloom's Taxonomy making it relevant across various curriculum requirements nationwide. Bonus Material: The resource includes puzzles like crosswords and word searches based on themes covered within The Crucible providing an interactive reinforcement of comprehension. The Convenience Factor: This PDF holds 60 ready-to-print pages ensuring a swift inclusion into your lesson plans for grade 9 or grade 12 language arts or literature studies respectively. With The Crucible - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12 at your disposal, say goodbye to tedious flipping of textbooks whilst assuring effectively comprehensive lessons aiming to challenge and engage students across different aspects of learning.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags The Crucible, Salem Witch Trials, Literature, Novel Study, Comprehension Questions, Teaching The Crucible, The Crucible Word Search Answer Key
"Ten Apples Up On Top" | Picture Book Study
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
Bring the fun counting story of Ten Apples Up On Top to life with this comprehensive picture book study . Over 40 activities tailored for early learners included! Students will love piecing together puzzles and mazes, sequencing events, practicing early literacy skills, and exploring STEM concepts. Extension projects allow learners to build fine motor control stacking playdough apples, illustrate imaginative new versions of the story, and write creative ideas for balancing apples. The worksheets, crafts, videos and printables encourage math, reading and critical thinking skills. Tracing letters, matching vocabulary images, and completing partial sight words allow emerging readers to master foundational literacy abilities. Sequencing strips, story elements activities, and compare/contrast sheets build narrative comprehension and logical reasoning. The apple theme engages students while strengthening counting concepts, one-to-one correspondence and shape recognition. Sorting tasks require analyzing attributes like color, size and quantity. Open-ended drawing and writing prompts nurture artistic expression and early writing skills. Differentiated materials provide the just-right level of support and challenge for individuals. Teachers can easily tailor activities to needs. This picture book study encourages a love of reading for each student in your class. Students will look forward to their reading activities each day while you are working through this unit!
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Ten Apples Up On Top, Ten Apples Up On Top Printables, 10 Apples Up On Top Pdf, Ten Apples Up On Top Pdf, 10 Apples Up On Top Coloring Page, Ten Apples On Top Activities, Apples Up On Top Activities, Ten Apples Up On Top Activities Preschool, 10 Apples Up On Top Activities, Ten Apples Up On Top Activity
"Shiloh" Discussion Questions & Vocabulary
ELA, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
An editable, Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions and vocabulary activities for use with the novel, Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. 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 Middle School, Writer's Workshop, Novel Study Guide, Literature, Shiloh, Reading Response, Discussion Questions, Vocabulary
"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
Antony and Cleopatra Characterization Flip book
ELA, Literature, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
Antony and Cleopatra Characterization Flip Book The Antony and Cleopatra Characterization Flip Book is a superb resource for teachers aiming to help students dissect the intricacies of character development in this timeless classic. The flip book is meticulously designed for students from Grade 6 to 12 studying Language Arts and Literature. The product features detailed graphic organizers . Pupils can track changes, make notations on characters throughout the novel and understand their significant roles in shaping events in the plot. Detailed Information About The Characterization Flipbook This characterization flip book comprises a total of 12 pages that delve into all main characters intrinsic in Antony & Cleopatra’s narrative arc. The tool is designed to encourage lateral thinking about how each what's-it-like-influences another within the multilayered plot. In conclusion, it serves as an invaluable reference point to distinguish between numerous roles. Differentiated Instruction & User-Friendly Interaction Methodologies: This product promotes differentiated instruction which champions individual learning strengths by providing: An environment where lessons are tailored according to varying capability levels within one class group – meeting everyone's unique learning needs effectively. Selective Incorporation Into Lesson Plans : Teachers can easily incorporate this resource into lesson plans through: - Whole group sessions - Smaller groups for closely monitored interactions. - Homework assignments where students can explore each character's growth journey at their pace. An included succinct answer key (rubric) - valuable assistant tool allowing educators finer control over feedback quality when grading student work or guiding classroom discussions based on content studied from this flip book. File Format: Note that the file will be available as an easy-to-use PDF format so no advanced tech skills are needed – Just print & go! Enjoy using these unique tools designed by experienced educators who value productive hands-on student engagement without compromising learners' creativity!
Author Educate and Create
Tags Character Development, Graphic Organizers, Differentiation, Lesson Plans, Study Guide
"I Survived" The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" Novel Study Unit
ELA, Literature, Grade 3, 4, 5, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
This is a Book Study Unit for "I Survived: The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912." This 130 Page Comprehension/Assessment/Book Study Unit Includes: 16 Chapter Comprehension Work Sheets! 16 Chapter Mystery Match Vocabulary Words Using Context Clues & Mystery Fun Blanks! 16 Student Score Part for Each Work Sheet! 16 Five Pt. CCSS Multiple Choice Exit Quizzes (1 for each Chapter) to Challenge Their Testing Skills! Each quiz has a variety of vocabulary using context clues, figurative language, inferencing, main ideas, themes, comprehension, tone, homophones, synonyms, & More! A 25 Point Summative or Final Multiple Choice Test! 4 Vocabulary Twelve Point Fill-In-The-Blank Context Clue Tests (1 every Four Chapters) from the Mystery Match Vocabulary Words along with 48 Context Clue Practice Sentence Cards to help with the tests! Great for group activities, too! A WordArt Vocabulary Template, too, to Learn words in a fun, artistic way! A 4-Page Summary/Main Idea Activity Packet to help with Writing Summaries and Main Ideas! An Exemplar is included! An 11-Point Fun and Engaging Historical Scavenger Fact Hunt at Very End of Book for Individual or Group work! 4 Engaging and Fun Writing Research & Writing Prompts! A Student Reading Reference Page to Help with Reading/English Skills! Key Standards: Themes; Main Ideas; Summaries; Inferencing; Engaged Discussions; Meanings of Unknown Words Using Context Clues; Vocabulary; Tone; Understanding and Identifying Figurative Language; Using Text Evidence; Comprehension; Cross Curricular Math, Science, Social Studies, Homophones; Setting; Synonyms; Point-of-View; Compound Words; And More! Answer Keys to ALL Assessments! Here Are More Resources To Enjoy: “Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing” Novel Study Unit “The Outsiders” Novel Study Unit “Wildfire” Novel Study Unit “Out of My Mind” Novel Study Unit “Esperanza Rising” Assessment Packet “Gone Camping” Novel Study Unit Click here to check out my storefront!
Author TrilogyTeacher
Tags Novel Study, Book Companion, I Survived Book Series, Comprehension Questions, Vocabulary Skills, Figurative Language, Summative Assessments, Titanic Projects Ideas, How Many Chapters Are In I Survived The Titanic
Antony and Cleopatra Flipbook Study Guide
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
Antony and Cleopatra Flipbook Study Guide The Antony and Cleopatra Flipbook Study Guide is a uniquely comprehensive teaching tool designed to help students navigate through Shakespeare's captivating play. It's simplicity combined with its ability to maintain student engagement makes it an ideal resource for educators from grade 6-12. Main Features A total of 14 informative pages that cover all five acts of the play in detail. An easy to understand character map along with relevant background information included for enhanced comprehension. This guide focuses on clarity rather than posing raw textual challenges, thus simplifying learning process. Caters including streamlined instructions along with an answer key, which are simple for teachers to implement within their classrooms and use while grading assignments. Versatile Application: The guide can be utilized effectively in various environments: Help facilitating whole group activities centered around exploring Shakespearean literature. Serves as base material for small group discussions where students can share insights on the texts. A useful study aid when assigning act-based homework or independent study tasks to individual students. Add-ons: Incorporates details about historical data tie-ins and The Bard himself - William Shakespeare. ?Comprehensive answer keys provide a one-stop solution thereby elevating it beyond just being a companion book but presenting itself as truly impactful tool within modern education paradigm .Included as well is information pertinent to subjects such as Language Arts focusing specifically on subtopics such as Comprehension. ?File is in a readily accessible standard PDF format making it incredibly flexible to use across different devices. +
Author Educate and Create
Tags Shakespeare, Study Guide, Antony And Cleopatra, Literature Companion, Comprehension
Truck Full of Ducks: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
Truck Full of Ducks: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet This book companion provides preschool and early elementary educators with resources to target language and literacy skills during shared reading activities. The packet includes materials for multiple readings of Truck Full of Ducks such as story props, vocabulary practice, and comprehension questions. There are also supplemental hands-on art and science activities themed around the book. Teachers can implement the materials in whole group, small group, or individual settings to support emergent literacy development. The companion aims to increase student participation, exposure to new vocabulary, and understanding of the text through predictable chart writing, character webs, repeated readings with variety, and explicit practice with identifying letter sounds. This book companion can benefit educators working with students who use AAC devices or have complex communication needs, language delays, or disorders.
Author Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative (BASSC)
Tags Aac, Aac Book Companion, Book Companion, Core Vocabulary, Aac Language Packet, Aac Literacy Packet, Truck Full Of Ducks
Novel Study: The Great Gilly Hopkins Katherine Paterson
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Novel Study: The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson This exquisite teaching resource is designed to supplement your language arts curriculum , providing a comprehensive and engaging journey through literacy for students of grades 4 to 7. It offers an immersive experience, combining an appropriate coming-of-age story with detail-oriented analysis. Activities Included: Skill-based tasks, Group projects, Vocabulary exercises, Games, and Comprehension questions. Covered Skills: The wide variety of skills covered in this resource include: Interpretation of character traits, Evidence usage from text analyses for reasoned answers, Mastery over context clues detection and mood identification in literary contexts. Furthermore, comprehension of figurative language usage and identification are significant aspects of this study pack. It also introduces students to various forms of conflicts like man vs. man/self/wild along with developing their ability to make different types of inferences such as Text -Text/Self/World. This ties together critical thinking skills with engaging literature analysis into a comprehensive learning package. Note for Teachers: This PDF formatted collection aims at holistically incorporating common core standards into your Language Arts curriculum plans while keeping lessons interactive and impactful, ideal for teachers who value adaptable resources. To keep the class engaged throughout their literary journey, posters are included along with additional opportunities that cater to student engagement reinforcing concepts learnt during readings thereby transforming Language Art classes into enriched learning experiences!
Author Big Apple Teaching
Tags Novel Study, Language Arts, Comprehension Skills, Character Analysis, Figurative Language
Of Mice and Men Interactive Flip book Study Guide
ELA, Literature, Not Grade Specific, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
This flip book goes through all 6 sections of the novella by John Steinbeck. It also include a character map and background information to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the section or after the novella is done. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.
Author Educate and Create
Tags Of Mice And Men, Steinbeck, Study Guide, Reading, Study Guide Of Mice And Men
Can a Cat do that? Eric Carle: Activity Sheet/ Comprehension/ Sight Wo
ELA, Grammar, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
Delve further into "Can a Cat Do That?" by Eric Carle. This is a great story for students to learn to read. You can introduce noun and verb grammar terms to expand the learning opportunities with your students. This is a great way to think and interact with the story, and also introduce noun and verbs to students. This include both a full color and a printer friendly black and white version. This resource is a total of 19 pages long (this includes both versions. Some sheets are available only in black and white). A sight word list to practice before reading the story. Students can practice these words before reading the story Flash cards for animal names that may be more difficult words for students to read. Definitions of noun and verbs and a corresponding worksheet for students to find examples of both grammar definitions. Several Worksheets to test reading comprehension. This includes a yes/no quiz, a matching worksheets, and more 2 drawing worksheets
Author TomorrowComes
Tags Comprehension, English, Children's Books
If You Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, DON'T!: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
If You Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, DON'T!: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet This book companion packet is designed for early literacy learners including students with language delays, complex communication needs, or those using AAC devices. The materials provide educators with resources to conduct shared reading, repeated readings, and shared writing lessons around the book "If You Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, DON'T!". Instructions guide teachers through best practices for literacy instruction such as picture walks, prop use, and CROWD prompting. Related hands-on art and science activities encourage participation. The materials target core and fringe vocabulary growth through explicit instruction and repeated exposure. Character webs, writing templates, and story props also help build comprehension, verbal expression, and written language skills. This packet can be used by individual students, small groups, or whole classrooms from preschool through 2nd grade. The materials aim to boost literacy and communication skills in a meaningful, engaging way for all learners.
Author Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative (BASSC)
Tags Core Vocabulary, Aac Book Companion, Language And Literacy Book Companion, If You Every Want To Take A Piano To The Beach Don't Book Companion
"Apple Pie Tree" | Picture Book Study
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
The Apple Pie Tree Picture Book Study A comprehensive no-prep resource packed with supporting materials for teaching preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students. Main Features: Adaptable: 48-page PDF resource can be used for grades from preschool to first grade based on different skill levels. Versatile: An assortment of activities, allowing teachers to curate a unit around the story according to their teaching style and students' needs by mixing and matching included resources. Here's what you get when you dive into this resource: A - Extension Activities After Story Reading: Explore the story further with coloring pages inspired by the book's artistry. Dive into non-fiction articles on how apple pies are made. Conduct exercises like Venn Diagram comparisons between tales. B - Creative Interaction Exercises: Follow up activities such as crafting a crown or solving jigsaw puzzles related to the storyline incite creative thinking while introducing fun group interactions in classrooms or homeschool settings. C - Extras Beyond Written Material: YouTube links related to the narrative extend learning possibilities beyond written material—delving deeper into different educationally relevant constructs imbibed in The Apple Pie Tree’s tale Focused Skill Development Through Tasks Like: Promoting handwriting skills using letter tracing worksheets Fostering appreciation for literature: designing personal covers for favorite books Whether used during whole-group instruction time at school or small-group homeschool sessions—even individual assignments sent home—The Apple Pie Tree Picture Book Study is an excellent teaching resource that holistically aids educators in guiding their pupils towards comprehensive learning through a heartwarming picture book narrative.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Apple Pie, Picture Book, Interdisciplinary, Educational Resource, Language Arts
Soda Pop Head by Julia Cook Extension SEL lesson and worksheet
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
In this product, after students listen to the story Soda Pop Head by Julia Cook (a book about losing one's temper), they will talk about anger triggers and calm down strategies using a can of carbonated beverage and then do an extension worksheet to reinforce the learning and take home.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Soda Pop Head, Anger Management, Emotion Management, Self-regulation, School Counseling, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Book Companion, Soda Pop Book, Soda Pop Sign Language, Pop Julia, Soda Heads, Sel Worksheet, Julia Pop
ESL Novel Study - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess - Jeff Kinney
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Library, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
ESL Novel Study Worksheets on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess" by 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: Hot Mess" 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: Hot Mess" (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: Hot Mess" 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, Worksheets, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Teens, Book Companion, Writing Activity, Printable
George Washington's Socks Novel Study Unit
ELA, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
This George Washington's Socks Novel Study Unit is packed with 200 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 Historical Fiction, Literature, Novel Study, Comprehension, Assessments, George Washington's Socks, George Washington Socks The Book
Novel Study: The Candy Smash from The Lemonade War Series
ELA, Strategies, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 4, 5, 6, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Novel Study: The Candy Smash from The Lemonade War Series This comprehensive Novel Study resource focuses on 'The Candy Smash', the third installment of Jacqueline Davies' popular Lemonade War Series. Perfect for teachers and homeschoolers, especially around Valentine's Day. Overview Navigate through each chapter with Evan and Jessie as they discover the secrets hidden in Valentine conversation hearts. Designed to captivate 3rd to 6th-grade students, this relatable story encourages a love of reading. Teacher Plans & Activities Aim and procedure included making lesson planning simple. Comprehension questions & assessment tools provide a thorough understanding of character traits using textual evidence (quotes), symbolism, internal vs external conflict; use of dialogue & punctuation correctly; appreciation for figurative language; interpretation of context clues for determining unknown words along with creating personalized vocabulary lists. A range of skill-based activities including inference techniques, decoding author's craft methods, character comparison etc., equipping students with critical reading skills. Versatility & User-Friendly Design Included are both digital and printable versions offering adaptability between traditional or distance education setups like Google Classroom. Substitute teachers can easily follow these elaborately crafted lessons even in your absence- a handy rainy day plan! BONUS: Comprehensive ELA Lesson Plans Curb your planning woes by having three weeks' worth ELA lesson plans served on a platter! Devote more time to quality teaching while 'The Candy Smash' keeps your class engaged. The Lemonade War Series BUNDLE: A budget-friendly option comprising detailed plans over all books from the series! 80+ pages filled with engaging learning material fostering an interest in reading among young learners. Last Word Grade 4-6, language arts focused, Google Folder based resource that aids in developing independent readers proficient in comprehension strategies and vocabulary handling. Can be implemented for whole group instruction, small group activities, or homework assignments.
Author Big Apple Teaching
Tags Comprehensive Novel Study, Lemonade War Series, Valentine's Day, Character Analysis, Reading Skills
The Pirates Next Door: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
The Pirates Next Door Book Companion Packet The Pirates Next Door book companion provides educators with resources to support early literacy development. Designed for students with emerging language skills or complex communication needs, it includes shared reading, writing, and comprehension activities. Teachers can conduct a picture walkthrough and repeated readings of the book, using included story props to increase participation. Activities allow students to identify and practice target letters. The companion promotes vocabulary exposure and usage through explicit instruction and fringe vocabulary practice. Also included are CROWD comprehension questions, predictable chart writing prompts, character webs for descriptive language, and hands-on extension projects. This multi-faceted resource can be implemented in whole group, small group, or individual settings to target language, literacy, and communication goals.
Author Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative (BASSC)
Tags The Pirates Next Door, The Pirates Next Door Book Companion, Aac Book Companion, Aac And Literacy, Pirate Theme, Aac Resource, Complex Communication Needs
Peter Pan Novel Study Unit
ELA, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
This Peter Pan Novel 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 Peter Pan, Comprehension Questions, Assessment, Novel Study, Vocabulary
When Lightning Comes in a Jar Book Companion
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Science, Life Sciences, Insects, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Games, Worksheets
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book When Lightning Comes in a Jar by Patricia Polacco. It includes 28 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 thoroughly enjoy the captivating activities, and you'll value the time saved from scouring for advanced resources to address challenging reading concepts. The offered activities are crafted to foster higher-order thinking, prompt students to present textual proof for their reasoning, and inspire them to share their personal insights and viewpoints. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students make predictions about the text. ◾ 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. ◾ Recalling Events in Chronological Order: Students will describe and illustrate four 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. ◾ Character Inside & Out: Students include details from the story to describe what the characters say, think, do, and feel. ◾ Character Feelings: Students describe how the characters' feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. ◾ Character Development: Students select the character traits that best describe Trisha at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Change: 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 Summary: Students summarize the main character of the story. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students will draw a scene from the story and 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, write about what happened there, & explain why it is important to the plot. ◾ Setting the Scene: Students identify three different settings in the story and explain how they know that the setting changed. ◾ 3-2-1: Students will list three of Trisha's favorite things about her family reunion, 2 activities from the story they would like to try, and one word that describes Trisha's family reunion. ◾ Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story and put them in chronological order. Then, answer the questions about the author's message. ◾ 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. ◾ Then & Now: Students will describe something the author, Patricia Polacco, did as a young girl at her family reunions, write about something she might do at her family reunions now that she is older, and draw illustrations to go with their writing. ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ My Special Memory: Students write about a special day or moment in their lives. ◾ Making Memories at the Family Reunion: Students recall the author's favorite childhood memories at the family reunion and draw illustrations with captions to describe each event. ◾ Families are Special: Students will brainstorm their family's traditions, things that make their family unique, and special things they do with their family. Then, they will compare and contrast their family with a classmate's family using a Venn diagram. ◾ Dear Patricia Polacco: Students write a letter to Patricia Polacco, the author and illustrator, sharing their reactions to the story, and asking her at least one question. ◾ Book Review: Students will 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. ◾ Family Traditions Survey: Students will answer questions about their own family traditions. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ⭐️You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Family, Second Grade, Memory Stories
Novel Study on Frank Herbert - Dune - Science Fiction - Biography
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Library, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Novel Study on Frank Herbert - Dune - Science Fiction - Biography This English Language and Literature Teaching Resource on Frank Herbert (Author Biography) can be great for this American Science Fiction Author's Novel Studies Activities . Suitable students for this Teaching Resource (Brief introductory Biography on Frank Herbert; 9 slides digital presentation) can be late middle schoolers and High School learners (7th-12th Grade). Within this Biography on American Sci-Fi novelist Frank Herbert (9 slides digital presentation teaching resource) is included: 1 Cover Slide 1 brief introductory slide to this Author ("Who was Frank Herbert?) 1 slide on the author's quick data (date and place of birth/death, genres, etc.) 1 slide on the Author's Life (timeline) 1 slide on his main works (What did he write?) 1 slide on the Dune Series (brief introduction and plot to this Science Fiction Series of novels by Frank Herbert) 1 slide on curiosities on Science Fiction novelist Frank Herbert (his unfinished studies at the University of Washington + his being rejected several times + his friendship with psychologists Ralph and Irene Slattery and their influence on Herbert's writing) 1 Ending slide This Biography Presentation on Frank Herbert English Literature Teaching Resource (9 slides digital presentation) can be matched with my: Novel Study on Dune by Frank Herbert - Science Fiction This English Language and Literature Novel Study Activity (biography on American Science Fiction Writer Frank Herbert; 9 slides digital presentation) can be great for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study sci-fi Novels by Frank Herbert (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. If you want to browse more of my Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags Dune, Novel Study, Frank Herbert, English, Book Companion, Library, Science Fiction, Reading, Comprehension, Biography
Stone Soup - Literature Kit Gr. 1-2
ELA, Literature, Grade 1, 2, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Stone Soup - Literature Kit Gr. 1-2 An enriching teaching resource specifically designed for primary school educators or homeschoolers of children in first and second grade. This kit uniquely fuses language arts studies focusing on literature comprehension, boosting students' contextual understanding, vocabulary enhancement, and creative thinking skills. Based on the classic folk tale of 'Stone Soup', it provides a diverse collection of activities and lessons pivoting around the narrative. Story Narrative The story follows three soldiers who teach villagers how to make soup from nothing but water and stones—an impressive demonstration of resourcefulness under challenging circumstances. The narrative wonderfully blends elements of surprise, community building, creativity, and gratitude that can lead to fruitful classroom discussions. Key Lessons Provided: Vocabulary Enhancement: Activities designed to enhance vocabulary by focusing on words with different vowel sounds. Creative Thinking: Pictorial activity where students depict their favorite soups—instilling creativity. List Writing Skills: Students list soup ingredients—introducing them to list writing skills in an engaging manner. Sensory Explorations: Detailed graphic organizers providing experiential learning through sensory exploration. This product incorporates Bloom's Taxonomy alignment with your State Standards ensuring academic depth while adding fun elements like crosswords or word searches for interactive learning. The kit also features comprehension quizzes for developing analytical thinking capabilities among students as they test their newly-gained literacy skills. Digital Format Presented in a PDF format ensures easy accessibility across multiple digital platforms enabling seamless integration into any school or home-school curriculum plan. Its versatile application makes it suitable for whole group teaching, focus groups, or even as homework—without compromising on the educational value. Stone Soup Literature Kit Gr. 1-2: Indispensable for every first and second-grade teaching module!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Stone Soup, Reading Comprehension, Writing Tasks, Literature, Book Companion
Paper Bag Princess - Literature Kit Gr. 1-2
ELA, Literature, Grade 1, 2, Novel Studies, Worksheets & Printables
Paper Bag Princess - Literature Kit Gr. 1-2 Engage your students in a captivating fairy tale adventure with the Paper Bag Princess - Literature Kit for grades 1-2; a multi-faceted teaching resource designed to enhance Language Arts and literacy skills. This product encapsulates the intriguing tale of Princess Elizabeth's encounter with an unexpected foe and her intelligent response that challenges traditional expectations. The Promise of Interactive Learning As educators, we know it's essential to provide opportunities that encourage interactive learning. This literature kit does just that by allowing our young learners to dive into character conversations from different perspectives. Sparking critical thinking about characters' reactions. Enhancing linguistic aspects like vowel sounds identification from relevant vocabulary words. Promoting proofreading abilities through sentence correction exercises. A testing tool monotonously fun yet effective! The true or false segment tests rigorous comprehension emphasized with detail-oriented reading habits. With this literature kit , flexibility is at hand as it comfortably fits into whole group instruction or individual assignments alike—including home-based tasks. Creative Segments for Enriched Experience! A reporter's quest digging deeper insights on vital events enhances curiosity-driven learning! Furthermore, Story Makeover prompts imaginative spins within realms of familiarity by encouraging students towards visualising alternative plot twists. Crossword puzzles and word searches aligned with state standards add an exciting twist towards reinforcing learned concepts! Paper Bag Princess - Literature Kit catering to grade 1-2 students is downloadable in PDF form ready for your eager learners on demand!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma (Novel Study) Gr. 6-8
ELA, Literature, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma (Novel Study) Gr. 6-8 An engaging teaching resource designed for educators handling Grade 6 to Grade 8 students, this novel study centers around a thrilling mystery in a castle set in downtown Toronto, depicted through the adventures of young characters Tom and Liz Austen. Integrated Learning Incorporating elements from Canadian history and geography, Eric Wilson's gripping narrative moves beyond entertainment. It creates ample opportunities for an integrated study approach, extending learning opportunities into domains like social studies and scientific investigation units. A Rich Context For Literature Study 'The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma' novel study allows students to delve into essential components of literature such as setting, characterisation, and plot development. Not just that, it allows engaging discussions on historical data alongside geographical insights on Canada - far removed from any standard textbook rendition. Activities Included Chapter Questions: Promotes comprehension & critical thinking. Crossword Puzzles: Makes learning fun by stimulating cognitive proficiency. Evaluation: Ifacilitates quick corrections with provided answer keys. This resource is beneficial for all educators who aim at creating lasting impressions upon young minds turning reading into adventure making learning seem more enjoyable instilling valuable lessons within captivated learners. This file is available in PDF format ready for immediate classroom implementation grooming them early towards mindful citizens enlightened about world around them.</p
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF