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Christmas Reader's Theater: Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini
This is a seven-page long reader's theater script taken from the story "Mooseltoe" by Margie Palatini. The scripts is typed with 20 narrators who each get to speak at least three times during the story. However the file is editable so you could add more/less narrators to fit your needs.
The story is about a Moose who worked really hard getting everything ready for Christmas. He wrote Christmas letters and cards, he shopped, he wrapped and ribboned, and cooked. But, then he realizes he forgot
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1st - 4th
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Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons
Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Polar Express Reader's Theater Script
The text of Chris Van Allsburg's classic book. Broken up into 21 parts. Includes word count chart for each narrator part, to assist in assigning parts based on reading level.
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2nd - 6th
Deep Questioning with "The Carpenter's Gift"
This word document contains six higher-level questions to promote close reading and deep thinking with the book The Carpenter's Gift by David Rubel. The Carpenter's Gift is a Christmas story about the history of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree tradition. It is a heart-warming tale of how the simple kindness of strangers can change a life.
There is also a Blooms Level 6 reading response log question to expand comprehension of the text.
Guiding students to think deeply by answering higher lev
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1st - 4th
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The Wizard of Oz and the Perseverance Road - Whole Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It was designed to be read or used as a play - depending on the time you have. There are 18 speaking parts but opportunities to double up or expand them allow you to fit it to your class/group. It is based on the Wizard of Oz. In the script, Dorothy is the type of girl who always gives up when things get tough until a tornado comes and whisks her away to the Land of Oz She’s ready to give up there until the munchkins volunteer to take her to see t
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Guided Reading Questions Angel Child, Dragon Child (cc aligned)
There are 13 vocab words the teacher can define with students. There are also 13 questions and one essay that will require students to go back to the text for evidence.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Who Moved My Cheese Reflection and Projects
The book Who Moved My Cheese is an amazing read for both staff and students. The book helps students and staff understand what is needed to make positive change happen. Our students will be part of change for the rest of their lives. This book will open a door into how change can happen if we are willing to allow change to take place. My students benefit greatly from reading this book and reflecting on the contents.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Wonder - Depth of Knowledge Questions
This unit includes higher level thinking questions, and a post-reading writing activity. Other ideas for post-reading activities include acting out a scene from the story, but changing an element. (Camp scene – but Auggie’s hearing aid actually saves the day.) There are other ideas on the websites listed below.
You may choose to have students read the book together as a class, and discuss the questions, use the questions as prompts in journals, or a combination of both. Another option is to us
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4th - 7th
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Deep Questioning for The Christmas Tapestry
This word document contains six higher-level questions to promote close reading and deep thinking with the book The Christmas Tapestry by Patricia Polacco.
There is also a Blooms Level 6 reading response log question to expand comprehension of the text.
Guiding students to think deeply by answering higher level questions is so important to strengthening reading comprehension in young readers.
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1st - 4th
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Social Story-Classroom Respect
This is a story that can be read with elementary or middle school students. It discusses students who talk in class and how that affects the teacher. There is a focus on learning empathy. Have students read the story and then lead a discussion or journaling. You can have them talk about similar personal experiences or brainstorm additional solutions/endings to the story.
Grades:
K - 8th
Bundle of Deep Questions using three Christmas Picture Books
This word document contains higher-level questions to promote close reading and deep thinking with the Christmas books:
Gifts of the Heart by Patricia Polacco
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
There is also a Blooms Level 6 reading response log question to expand comprehension of each text.
Guiding students to think deeply by answering higher level questions is so important to strengthening reading comprehension in young readers.
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1st - 5th
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Students Can Help Keep Students Safe: School Violence Prevention, Lockdowns
This book will help prevent school violence. It is for grades 4th to 7th grade. The language is nonthreatening and children will quickly understand all of the concepts. Book and video download available. The Bad Guys https://tinyurl.com/mr7w4h9j is the sister title for younger grades Preschool to 3 rd grade.“Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe is a timely book that addresses a subject we wish was non-existent. The message of this book enables children to be aware of potential danger as well as
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4th - 8th, Staff
Ready Freddy - The Perfect Present Comprehension Questions
This is a packet of comprehension questions laid out by chapter to be used with the Ready, Freddy! The Prefect Present book by Abby Klein. The comprehension questions can be used as a test after each chapter or as a guide to direct literature circle groups. The skills covered include main idea, details, author's purpose, setting, and character.
Grades:
1st - 5th
Israeli- Palestinian Conflict: Restorative Circle
Here is a Restorative Circle to do with your students to delve into the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict, fostering understanding, empathy, and meaningful dialogue. This circle is designed to create a safe and inclusive space where students can explore the historical roots, ongoing challenges, and the broader impact of this conflict, including rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.The circle focus' on how reflections on how information is received, processed, and the emotional impact it
Grades:
8th - 12th
Social Story-Friendship/Making New Friends
This is a social story about friendship and making new friends, with a focus on empathy. Can be used with K-8. Have students read the story as a group, then follow with journaling or a discussion. Students can share similar personal experiences or talk about other possible endings to the story.
Grades:
K - 8th
The Wizard of Oz and the Perseverance Road - Bilingual Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It was designed to be read or used as a play - depending on the time you have. This is the BILINGUAL script intended for dual immersion Spanish and English classes. There are 18 speaking parts but opportunities to double up or expand them allow you to fit it to your class/group. It is based on the Wizard of Oz. In the script, Dorothy is the type of girl who always gives up when things get tough until a tornado comes and whisks her away to the Land
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Reader's Theater for Small Groups --- A Story About Peer Pressure
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is about Peer Pressure. One of the students has been using an eraser to cause a friction burn on their arm so they can join a club. His/Her friends see it and confront them. They discuss what a real friend is. use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are in black and white so they photo copy easily. This one does have a colored picture on th
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Santa Paws by Nicholas Edwards Literary Unit
Study guide, quiz, vocabulary, and graphic organizer for one story
Grades:
5th - 7th
Those Shoes discussion prompt
A series of questions to help children Think, Feel, and Do after reading Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts. This guide helps children think critically and reflectively, empathize and practice perspective-taking, as well as, put their learning into action.
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PreK - 5th
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Viewing Guide
Have some holiday fun, while reviewing literary fiction and nonfiction elements. This guide incorporates setting, conflict, dynamic and static characterization, cause and effect, problem and solution and point of view. There is also a few questions that ask the student's to contrast the events in the movie to the book.
Grades:
4th - 12th
Frindle Book Study Questions
There's finally a way to integrate Andrew Clements' humorous, mischievous, and heartwarming novel called Frindle! The prominent features of this document include:
-3-6 questions for Chapters 1-14 (complete set!)
-A wide range of open-ended language arts questions addressing skills such as:
a. Cause & Effect
b. Word Meaning
c. Inferencing
d. Character interactions & traits
e. Compare & Contrast
f. Making Predictions
g. Figurative Language
h. Character,
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2nd - 5th
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Getting Attention Social Story
Social Story for asking for appropriate ways to get attention!Geared towards boys with the graphics.
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Not Grade Specific
"The House Without a Christmas Tree" Guided Reading Packet
Comprehension, character trait, and vocabulary questions for "The House Without a Christmas Tree." Good for small literacy circles/ groups, and asks deeper level questions.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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