The Alien Next Door: The New Kid NO PREP Book Study for Reading Comprehension
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- Google Apps™
- Easel Activity
- Easel Assessment
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Do you need engaging, low-prep resources for reading high-interest books and novels in your classroom? This HUGE bundle includes resources for more than 35 books, and it is excellent for studying vocabulary and reading comprehension. This is a mega bundle with ALL of my book studies, which can be usPrice $25.00Original Price $153.50Save $128.50
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Do you need an engaging, low-prep resource for studying the book The Alien Next Door: The New Kid by A.I. Newton? This is a great book study for students who are gifted or in need of enrichment, or you can use it with your whole class! It is especially helpful for studying vocabulary and reading comprehension in 1st grade, 2nd grade, or 3rd grade.
The book study includes planning information, literacy activities, a choice board, vocabulary practice, a vocabulary test, a comprehension test, plus answer keys and examples. It includes printable and digital versions, plus an EASEL activity! It is ready to be used!
What's Included in the Printable Version:
✩Planning Information
- Teaching Tips
- Pacing Guides
✩Literacy Activities
- Brochure
- Vocabulary Practice
- Summary
- Story Map
- Venn Diagram
✩Vocabulary Study
- Definitions
- Vocabulary Test
✩Choice Board
- Differentiated Choice Board
- Student Activity Pages
- Direction Posters
- Self-Assessment
- Rubric for Grading
✩Comprehension Test
- Multiple-Choice
- 5 Questions
✩Answer Keys and Examples
- Included for ALL Student Pages!
What's Included in the Digital Version:
✩Teacher Information on Google Slides™
- Planning Information
- Technology Tips
✩Writing Activities on Google Slides™
- Comprehension Questions
- Vocabulary Practice
- Summary
- Story Map
- Venn Diagram
✩Choice Board on Google Slides™
- Differentiated Choice Board
- Rubric for Grading
✩Vocabulary Study on Google Slides™
- Definitions
- Interactive Vocabulary Practice Digital Activity
✩Vocabulary Test - Google Form™
- Self Grading
- Multiple-Choice/Dropdown
- 8 Questions
✩Comprehension Test - Google Form™
- Self Grading
- Multiple-Choice
- 5 Questions
✩Answer Keys and Examples
- Included for ALL Student Pages!
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Here's What Teachers Have Said...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Perfect to assist with comprehension" -Jeannine
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Great questions to help students work on their comprehension throughout the novel!" -Civia
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Love how easy this is to use and fun for my kids!" -Randi
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Why Should You Use Book Studies in Your Classroom?
- Book studies are a great way to study high-quality children’s books during your reading and writing instructional time.
- They are excellent for differentiating! Students who need enrichment can read higher-level books, while students needing intervention can read lower-level books.
Which Books Should Your Students Study?
- Students should study books they are able to read independently but are not too easy for them.
- You can look at award lists to get ideas for books that have been recognized for their excellence.
How Can You Use Book Studies in Your Classroom?
- Make sure each student has a copy of the book. You can do whole-class book studies or have several groups of students studying different books, depending on their interest and reading level.
- Assign a section of the book for the students to read independently in class or for homework.
- Discuss it with them and have them complete the literacy activities and assessments.
How Can You Use Book Studies with Digital/Distance Learning?
- Make sure each student has a copy of the book.
- Assign a section of the book for the students to read independently.
- Discuss it with them and have them complete the literacy activities and assessments digitally.
Where Can You Find More Information about Using Book Studies?
- Click here for a free teacher's guide about using book studies in your classroom.
- Click here if you’d like to download my free choice board posters. These posters can be printed and displayed in your classroom or shared with your students digitally, so students can refer to the directions about the different activities.
- Click here to visit my blog, where I provide tips for using book studies in elementary classrooms.
Please Note:
I received permission from the publisher to create and sell this resource on TPT. This book study does NOT include a copy of the book. Also, you need to have a Google™ account to access the digital version. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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