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Reading Common Core L.4.5a literature circles
The One and Only Ivan | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary by chapter
This 89 page book companion for The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate, contains comprehension work along with vocabulary activities by chapter. The student work is organized by chapter, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adap
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3rd - 6th
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Novel Study: Digital + Printable Book Unit
Are you looking for an all-in-one unit for Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr? Look no further. This comprehensive digital + printable unit includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructed response writing prompts with organizers for planning, and language arts lessons. Lessons are aligned to the Common Core Standards for grades 4-5.✨  ‍ DIGITAL RESOURCESThis novel study includes links to digital resources. Boom Learning is used for multiple-choice, short-answe
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4th - 5th
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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary
This is a 53 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, by Judy Blume. The student work is organized by every 1-2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Perfect for who
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3rd - 6th
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Katie's Trunk Mentor Text Unit
Katie's Trunk American Revolution Mentor Text
This unit was created to go with the book, Katie's Trunk by Ann Turner. It's about a Tory girl and her family right before the American Revolution- giving a different perspective than often taught. The unit includes activities for: inferring, synonyms (context clues), similes, character traits, writing using senses and imagery, and plotting the story.
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4th - 5th
The War with Grandpa Novel Study Digital + Printable Book Unit
Do you want to explore The War with Grandpa by Robert Kimmel Smith in a fun and easy way? You’ve come to the right place. This digital + printable complete package has everything you need: vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, writing prompts, and skill activities that match the Common Core Standards (CCSS) for grades 3–5.✨  ‍ DIGITAL RESOURCESExercises that can be machine-graded, such as multiple-choice, matching, short answer, and fill-in-the-blank questions, were created using Boom Lear
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3rd - 5th
I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001 {Novel Study} - PRINT & DIGITAL
I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001 novel study is now a PRINT and DIGITAL resource through GOOGLE SLIDES and EASEL by TPT. This complete novel study is ready for DISTANCE LEARNING. The I Survived series takes students on a journey to the past to learn about significant disasters that have impacted history. In this novel study, readers will learn about the events that caused many people to lose their lives on September 11th, 2001. Most importantly, students will learn about the heroi
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3rd - 4th
Garvey's Choice Discussion Questions and Answers
This is a thorough overview of Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter.
There are three different levels of questions so you can differentiate with your students.
The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of students. All of the questions have complete answers provided in the answer key.
After the discussion questions there is a list of many examples of figurative language
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4th - 6th
Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the graphic novel INVISIBLE by Christina Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to
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5th - 8th
New Kid Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Study PDF and Digital Resource
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product includes 110+ cards to use as resources for studying the graphic novel, New Kid by Jerry Craft. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to engaging
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4th - 8th
Owl Moon Activities
Owl Moon ActivitiesStudents will explore figurative language and other literary elements with Jane Yolen's beautiful story, Owl Moon!Contents & concepts include...Forming ConnectionsText-to-TextText-to-SelfText-to-WorldHow to Go Owling Writing ActivityOwling through the SensesWinter through the SensesStory SequencingCause & EffectCompare & ContrastGrammar (Parts of Speech Search - Adjectives & Verbs)Similes & Metaphors SearchPersonification Search4 Short Answer Comprehension
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2nd - 4th
Frindle Novel Study | Digital & Print | Distance Learning
his complete NO PREP Frindle Novel Study includes 43 pages of rich resources that will help your students as they read and analyze Andrew Clement's book, Frindle. Covering multiple Common Core Standards to help students engage & connect with the story.What's included in the novel study:It contains chapter organizers that provide students with elements of analysis on figurative language, story elements, and text structure.The chapter organizers also contains elements from Notice & Note
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Frindle Novel Study Bundle | Print & Google Classroom- Distance Learning
Punished Student Literature Packet and Teacher Guide - CCSS Aligned!
This packet is everything you need for a novel study on Punished by David Lubar. This could be used for literature circles, guided reading, and more. Punished is a wonderful opportunity to explore figurative language including idioms, similes, oxymorons, and more. It's at a 4th grade reading level (Guided Reading Level Q).
This guide has three parts: a student response packet, teacher’s guide, and literary devices vocabulary posters. Chapters are grouped together so that each reading assignmen
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3rd - 5th
The Canyon's Edge Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 208 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel The Canyon's Edge written by Dusti Bowling. This book is an engaging and thrilling realistic fiction novel written in both prose and verse. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Friendship, Survival, Loss/Grief, Facing Fears, PTSDThis book
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4th - 7th
Shouting at the Rain Hunt Novel Study Discuss Write Class and Distance Learning
This product includes 215+ novel study questions, discussion questions, literary elements questions, and writing prompts on cards for studying the novel, Shouting at the Rain, written by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, heart-breaking, hopeful, assuring, and heart-warming as it engages students in important discussions on significant themes. It has special appeal for middle grade readers and numerous students will relate to the experiences of D
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4th - 7th
Words with Wings Discussion Questions and Answers
This is a thorough overview of Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter.
There are three different levels of questions so you can differentiate with your students.
The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of students. All of the questions have complete answers provided in the answer key.
After the discussion questions there is a list of many examples of figurative language
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4th - 6th
96 Miles by J L Esplin Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 164 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel 96 Miles written by J. L. Esplin. This book is a suspenseful survival story that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival; Siblings; Adventure; Determination; Power Failures; Self-RelianceThis book is an especially u
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3rd - 6th
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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4th - 7th
Distress Signal by Mary E Lambert Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 160 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Distress Signal written by Mary E. Lambert. This book is a realistic fiction survival story that is thrilling and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival, Friendship, Adventure, Natural Disasters, Wilderness, Self-AwarenessThis boo
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3rd - 6th
Student Worksheet Packet for Wishtree by Katherine Applegate (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a Common Core aligned no prep student worksheet packet for Wishtree by Newbery Award winning author Katherine Applegate. The 38-page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. It is divided into five sections and contains:VocabularyChapter QuestionsFocused Instruction and Questions on Figurative Language, Greek & Latin Roots, and Synonyms & AntonymsDiscussion QuestionsWriting PromptsStudent ProjectsScience Words and Definitions Matching WorksheetCharact
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3rd - 5th
Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson | NO PREP Novel Study and Literature Guide
This is a No Prep novel study for Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson with comprehension questions, critical thinking questions, figurative language exercises, vocabulary building, and literary analysis exercises. ***Great as a Summer Reading Assignment Packet*** In 2023, Freewater was awarded both the John Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Book Award. It is a beautifully written and inspiring story about two young runaway slaves who escape deep into the swamp and find
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4th - 7th
Stella by McCall Hoyle Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 132 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Stella written by McCall Hoyle. This book is an engaging fictional animal story with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Animal-Human Relationships; Service Dogs; Friendship; Emotions & FeelingsThis book is an especiall
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3rd - 5th
Student Worksheet Packet for Ben Yokoyama & the Cookie of Doom (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a Common Core aligned no prep student worksheet packet for Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr. Also includes vocabulary list and vocabulary bookmarks. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.The worksheet packet is divided into 7 sections. Each section includes vocabulary, chapter questions, and discussion questions.Section 1: Chapters 1-2Section 2: Chapters 3-5Section 3: Chapters 6-9Section 4: Chapters 10-15Section 5: Chapters 16-21Section 6: Chapters 22-29Sectio
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3rd - 5th
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"Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement
Bookworms Curriculum: 4th grade Shared Reading Module 2- Unit 1: Change and Conflict. These slides correlate with the book "Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?" and contain slides for lessons 34-40.This resource is editable through Google Slides and it includes modeling slides, timers when appropriate, discussion questions, vocabulary words, written response assignment, book photos, "I can" statements, success criteria, book photos, and anchor chart guides. Please know that these are for th
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Also included in:Â "Grade 4 Shared Reading Module 2 BUNDLE" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement
Someplace to Call Home Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Someplace to Call Home written by Sandra Dallas. This book is an engaging historical fiction novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Great Depression, Bullying, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Dust BowlThis book is
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3rd - 6th
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).
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Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.
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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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