Guided Reading The Nina Pinta and the Vanishing Treasure Trifold

The Nina, The Pinta, and the Vanishing Treasure by Jill Santopolo follows the adventures of Alec Flint, a fourth-grade detective with a passion for solving mysteries. When a valuable Christopher Columbus exhibit goes missing from the local museum, Alec teams up with his friend Gina to crack the case. As they gather clues and follow leads, the duo uncovers surprising twists and learns the importance of teamwork and determination.

This trifold activity is designed to help students develop essential reading comprehension skills while providing differentiated instruction for various reading levels. Whether used during guided reading, as independent seat work, or within literature circles, this resource keeps students engaged in meaningful and skill-building activities. Additionally, the included writing wrap-up allows for assessing multiple skills in one cohesive project, making it an ideal, standards-aligned resource for busy teachers.

What’s Included in This Resource:

• Trifolds for Differentiated Instruction: Adaptable for a range of reading levels, these trifolds allow every student to engage with the story at their own pace.

• Skill Development Activities:

  • 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 creative assessment tool for reflection and deeper understanding.

How This Resource Benefits Teachers:
✔ Provides differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
✔ Fosters deeper text engagement and critical thinking.
✔ 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.