Literature Common Core RF.5.3 task cards

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Greystone Secrets The Strangers Novel Study Classroom and Distance Learning

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

This product includes 250+ comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for teaching and studying the novel Greystone Secrets The Strangers, written by New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix. This book is a suspenseful story full of plot twists and action. It will keep students engaged and guessing as it explores the disappearance of Kate Greystone, the mother of Chess, Emma, and Finn Greystone. The book has a special

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3rd - 6th

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The Canyon's Edge Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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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

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Shouting at the Rain Hunt Novel Study Discuss Write Class and Distance Learning

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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

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96 Miles by J L Esplin Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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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

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Distress Signal by Mary E Lambert Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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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

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Nightbooks Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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This product includes 180 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, Nightbooks, written by J. A. White. This book is an engaging fantasy full of suspense and intrigue. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet BookBook Themes: Fantasy & Magic; Scary Stories; Witches; Books & Libraries; Bravery; S

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3rd - 6th

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Captain Superlative Novel Study w Composition Classroom and Distance Learning

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This product includes 148 discussion questions/task cards and novel study writing prompts for the book, Captain Superlative! by J. S. Puller. This is a heartwarming, inspiring, and thought-provoking story full of humor, literary elements, life lessons, and important themes. It is a *2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Book* with wonderful reviews from teachers and students who love this engaging story. (I love the book and highly recommend it for a middle-grade class novel study!)This novel is appropria

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3rd - 6th

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RL.3.1

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Ban This Book Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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This product includes 72 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ban This Book written by Alan Gratz. This book is a timely work of realistic fiction that is thought-provoking, eye-opening, informative, and inspiring. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Realistic Fiction, School, Censorship, Books & Librarie

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3rd - 6th

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The One and Only Bob Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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This product includes 152 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, The One and Only Bob, written by Katherine Applegate. This book is a delightful fictional 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: Adventure; Animals Stories; Fantasy; Dogs; Friendship; Siblings; Compassion; Forgi

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2nd - 6th

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Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle Novel Study class and distance learning

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This product includes 127 discussion questions/task cards and novel study writing prompts for the book, The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle by Christina Uss. This is a heartwarming, fun, whimsical, cross-curricular adventure story full of humor, literary elements, life lessons, and important themes. It is a *Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year* and a *2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Book* with wonderful reviews from teachers and students who love this engaging adventure story. (I love the book

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3rd - 6th

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RL.3.1

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Because of Mr Terupt Novel Literature Study Classroom and Distance Learning

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This product includes 125+ discussion questions / writing prompt cards for studying the award-winning novel, Because of Mr. Terupt written by Rob Buyea. This resource is great for classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, and/or student writing prompts. This book won the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award in 2011. It is a heartwarming, inspiring, and thought-provoking story full of real-world dilemmas, literary elements, life lessons, and important themes. It has

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3rd - 7th

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, RL.4.10

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Watchdog McIntosh Novel Study Composition for Classroom and Distance Learning

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This product includes 185+ novel questions, discussion questions, and writing prompts on cards for studying the novel, Watchdog, written by Will McIntosh. This book is a Junior Library Guild Selection and a 2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Selection. It is an action-packed, suspenseful story full of grit, love for family, tenacity, friendship, and teamwork. It has a special appeal for middle-grade readers and the storyline can inspire reluctant readers to engage with books. This nove

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4th - 7th

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RL.4.10

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Love That Dog Novel Poetry Literature Study Classroom and Distance Learning

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Literature, Poetry, Reading

This product includes 120+ novel and poetry study questions including discussion questions, literary technique questions, and writing prompts on cards for studying the novel, Love That Dog, written by Sharon Creech. This novel is a wonderful tool for teaching students about poetry as the protagonist in the story learns that poetry can comfort, inspire, and enrich its readers. The novel illustrates how reading mentor texts, generating lists, asking questions, writing words with pictures (imagery)

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Activities, Literature Circles, Task Cards

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Ways to Make Sunshine Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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This product includes 124 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ways to Make Sunshine written by Renee Watson. This book is an engaging and enjoyable realistic fiction novel. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Friendship, School, Realistic Fiction, IdentityThis book is an especially useful vehicle fo

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2nd - 5th

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Echo Mountain Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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This product includes 180 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, Echo Mountain, written by Lauren Wolk. This book is a wonderful historical fiction novel filled with resiliency and friendship. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Great Depression; Family; Historical Fiction; Friendship; Maine History; Country

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5th - 8th

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Three Keys by Kelly Yang Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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This product includes 216 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Three Keys written by Kelly Yang. This book is a timely work of realistic/historical fiction that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Immigration, Family, Friendship, Prejudice & Racism, Loyalty, Kindness & Comp

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3rd - 6th

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Leave It to Plum by Matt Phelan Novel Study Google Slides™ Compatible

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Literature

This product includes over 85 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the novel Leave It to Plum! written and illustrated by Matt Phelan as well as 5 extension activities. Leave It to Plum! is a fun and engaging story and is highly recommended for a classroom read-aloud or novel study, book clubs, literature circles, and student-independent reading. It is also a great option for reluctant readers as the chapters are sho

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2nd - 5th

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Saving Winslow by Creech Novel Study class and distance learning resource

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This product includes 48 discussion question/task cards and study writing prompts for the book, Saving Winslow by Saron Creech. This is a heartwarming, inspiring and thought-provoking story full of compassion, literary elements, life lessons and important themes.It is a*2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Book*with wonderful reviews from teachers and students who love this engaging story. (I love the book and highly recommend it for a novel study!)This novel is appropriate for boys and girls and is an ex

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3rd - 7th

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RL.3.1

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, RL.3.9

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The Blackbird Girls Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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This product includes 244 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel The Blackbird Girls, written by Anne Blankman. This book is a timely historical fiction novel that is eye-opening and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Historical Fiction, Chernobyl, World War II, Prejudice & Racism, Empathy, Kind

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5th - 8th

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Haven A Small Cat's Big Adventure by Lloyd Novel Study Google Slides™ Compatible

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Literature

This product includes over 150 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the novel Haven: A Small Cat's Big Adventure written by Megan Wager Lloyd as well as 5 extension activities. Haven is a heartwarming story filled with important themes and is highly recommended for a classroom read-aloud or novel study, book clubs, literature circles, and student-independent reading. It is also a great option for reluctant readers as

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3rd - 5th

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Thirst by Varsha Bajaj Google Slides™ Compatible

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Literature

This product includes 260 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the novel Thirst written by Varsha Bajaj. This is a powerful story filled with important themes and is highly recommended for a classroom read-aloud or novel study, book clubs, literature circles, and student-independent reading. Themes: water access, hope, resilience, family, community, social inequality, kindnessThis book is an especially useful vehicl

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3rd - 6th

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The Rhino in Right Field Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, The Rhino in Right Field, written by Stacy DeKeyser. This book is a timely work of historical fiction that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet BookBook Themes: Baseball; Historical Fiction; Humor; Sports;

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3rd - 6th

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Caterpillar Summer Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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This product includes 192 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, Caterpillar Summer, written by Gillian McDunn. This book is a timely work of realistic fiction that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet BookBook Themes: Realistic Fiction; Special Needs; Siblings; Family L

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