Guided Reading Activity The Lemonade War Trifold Book Report

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies follows a brother and sister pair, Evan and Jessie, as they compete to see who can earn the most money selling lemonade. While the contest starts as a fun challenge, it brings underlying feelings between the two to the surface, highlighting themes of sibling rivalry and miscommunication. The story emphasizes the importance of family, forgiveness, and understanding one another's strengths and feelings.

This trifold resource is created to help students practice reading comprehension skills while providing differentiation for various reading levels. This tool can easily be utilized during guided reading, independent seat work, or literature circles. The included writing wrap-up allows for assessing multiple skills in one project, making it perfect for teachers looking for projects that can cover multiple subjects - reading comprehension, reading skills, and writing.

What’s Included in This Resource:

• Each trifold is broken down by chapters or pages and allows chunking of information for easy teacher planning and appropriate student use. In each trifold, the following skills are assessed:

  • Making Connections: Encourage students to relate the story to their own lives, other texts, and the wider world.

  • Making Inferences: Help students combine text evidence with prior knowledge to draw logical conclusions.

  • Using Context Clues: Teach students to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words using hints from the text.

  • Visualization: Support students in creating mental images of characters, events, and settings.

  • Evaluation: Develop critical thinking by analyzing characters, themes, and the author’s message.

• Writing Wrap-Up: A writing assessment tool for reflection and deeper understanding.

How This Resource Benefits Teachers:
✔ Provides differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
✔ Fosters text engagement and critical thinking with content.
✔ Offers flexibility for grades, seat work, or group discussions.

What Teachers Are Saying:
⭐ "This resource made my guided reading groups more organized and productive!" - Rebecca T.
⭐ "Perfect for differentiation and keeping all students engaged at their level." - Larraine C.
⭐ "My students loved the activities, and it worked seamlessly in our literature circles!" - Celia N.