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Australian Multiculturalism - "My Two Blankets" 4H reading strategy + more.

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“My Two Blankets” by Irena Kobald and illustrated by Freya Blackwood was the winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) 2015 Picture Book of the Year Award. It is a picture book that touches on issues such as refugees,

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Task Cards, Cultural Activities, Centers

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"ANZAC Biscuits" - HOT reading comprehension activities

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This resource is designed to support the reading comprehension of the picture book, "ANZAC Biscuits" by Phil Cummings. A copy of the picture book is required to make best use this resource. The tasks included support higher order thinking and depth

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Australian History, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

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Aaron Blabey - "Thelma the Unicorn" HOT reading resources

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34 pages of higher order thinking reading comprehension resources for the picture book "Thelma the Unicorn" by Aaron Blabey.The reading comprehension activities include: making connections, character traits, word work, the 4H reading strategy, a fun

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

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Aaron Blabey "The Brothers Quibble" - HOT reading comprehension resources

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52 pages of higher order thinking reading comprehension resources for the picture book "The Brothers Quibble" by Aaron Blabey.The reading comprehension activities include: making connections, character traits, word work, the 4H reading strategy, a

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

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Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables by Tim Harris - Literacy Activities

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Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables is a remarkable, funny junior novel by Tim Harris (illustrated by James Hart) for children in Years 2 to 6 (probably as a read aloud in Years 2 and 3). The novel is a riotous romp about the antics that a class has with

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Literature, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Narrative BUNDLE Years 3-7 "The Best Teacher" & "Nails in the Fence"

By Robust Reading Resources

Higher order thinking reading comprehension and writing activities for two narrative texts: "The Best Teacher" and "Nails in the Fence". 52 pages.View a video preview of this resource here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00YcEWnyKjoThis resource

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

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#BestResourceEver HOT - Reciprocal teaching bundle - UK and Australian spelling

By Robust Reading Resources

This is the newest version of my work, which I think is my best and most comprehensive yet.Please refer to the U.S.A. spelling version if that is your location.This set of reciprocal teaching role cards is designed for guided reading reciprocal

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Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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GATE, Literature Circles

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ANZAC Day bundle - HOT reading comprehension activities for 3 picture books

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Higher order reading comprehension activities for three ANZAC picture books about dogs in World War 1:"The ANZAC Puppy" by Peter Miller"The Red Poppy" by David Hill"Caesar the ANZAC Dog" by Patricia Stroud59 pages!! Includes colour and black and

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Australian History, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

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"Herman and Rosie" reading comprehension activities

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A reading comprehension resource for the picture book "Herman and Rosie" by Gus Gordon, a Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Early Childhood Picture Book of the Year Honours Award winning picture book, 2013.This teacher resource Includes:4H

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Literature, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

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4R Model & close reading - Poetry - "Snake" - comprehending figurative language

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Reading comprehension activities based on the poem, Snake, by Vance Palmer (from the NAPLAN Year 5 reading magazine). You can preview this resource via this YouTube clip: Year 5 NAPLAN (systemic testing) preparation - "Snake" poem and figurative

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$5.00

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Mentor Sentences - "The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles" by Michelle Cuevas

By Robust Reading Resources

This 47-page resource includes close reading activities for five mentor sentences from Michelle Cuevas's beautiful picture book, "The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles". Acopy of the picture book will make the best use of this resource and provide context

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Grammar, Critical Thinking, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Graphic Organizers, English (UK), Centers

$5.00

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"Digger" by Mike Dumbleton - ANZAC picture book literacy tasks

By Robust Reading Resources

"Digger" (2018) by Mike Dumbleton and illustrated by Robin Cowcher is an excellent picture book for ANZAC Day studies. It tells the story of Annie, who sends a stuffed kangaroo ("Digger") to World War 1 with her big brother, James.This collection of

Subjects:

Australian History, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Literature Circles, Cultural Activities, Centers

$5.00

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"Blossom Possum" Close Reading & the Four Resources Model

By Robust Reading Resources

Reading comprehension activities based on the picture book, "Blossom Possum - The Sky is Falling Down-Under" by Gina Newton.This resource links the U.S. research on close reading with the Australia research on the Four Resources Model. Included are

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$5.00

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Halloween: "Scary Night" by Lesley Gibbes - comprehension activities

By Robust Reading Resources

"Scary Night" is Lesley Gibbes' debut picture book with illustrations by Stephen Michael King. It was awarded a CBCA Book Week Honour Book in Australia in 2015. This would be an excellent, "not-so-scary" title for Halloween. Includes: Rhyming

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Literature, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$3.50

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#BestResourceEver HOT - Reciprocal teaching bundle - U.S.A. spelling version

By Robust Reading Resources

This is the US version of this latest version of my work around reciprocal teaching.Please refer to the UK/Australian spelling version if that is your location.This set of reciprocal teaching role cards is designed for guided reading, reciprocal

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

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GATE, Literature Circles

$12.00

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Close Reading & the 4R Model - Seaside poetry

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Reading comprehension activities based on two original poems by Angela Yardy. View a video preview of this resource here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSbTi7TSyic This resource links the U.S. research on close reading with the Australia

Subjects:

Poetry, Test Preparation, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

$5.00

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Sharks: Reading comprehension activities for two picture books

By Robust Reading Resources

This resource includes reading comprehension activities for two picture books that have sharks as the main characters: •“Nugget and Fang” by Tammi Sauer •“The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark” by Ken Geist Some of the resources are generic

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$5.00

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Father's Day - "Every Second Friday" picture book comprehension activities

By Robust Reading Resources

Higher order thinking reading comprehension activities for "Every Second Friday: Fun With Dad" by Kiri Lightfoot. Perfect for Father's Day, especially if you have children in your family or classroom from divorced or separated families. Find out

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles, Task Cards

$6.00

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Scaredy Squirrel Higher order thinking reading comprehension activities

By Robust Reading Resources

Higher order thinking, reading comprehension activities for "Scaredy Squirrel" by Melanie Watt. This “Scaredy Squirrel” expanded resource contents:• Making connections• Character traits• 4H reading strategy - posters, bookmarks and questions

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

$5.00

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Australia: "Purple Snow" by Eric Löbbecke - reading comprehension activities

By Robust Reading Resources

Did you know that it snows in Queensland and northern New South Wales, in Australia, during Spring and that the snow is from the jacaranda tree's flowers falling on the ground? Follow Cockatoo and Polar Bear as they investigate the purple snow in

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Literature Circles, Centers

$3.00

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