The Oldest Student Picture Book Biography Companion and Activities

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Grade Levels

K - 5th

Subjects

Reading, Art History, Literature

Resource Type

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, GATE

Standards

CCSSRL.2.1

CCSSRL.2.2

CCSSRL.2.3

CCSSRL.2.4

CCSSRL.2.5

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Pages

100 pages

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I used this with my 1st and 2nd grade gifted students. Great to show character change over time, vocabulary, perseverance, etc.! Great resource!

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Teach your kiddos the story of Mary Walker, the oldest student in the U.S., who learned to read at 116 years old. This Print and Go Book Companion for The Oldest Student, is a favorite to share with your students at the beginning of the year.

WHY YOU NEED THIS THE OLDEST STUDENT BOOK COMPANION:

⭐This comprehensive book companion promotes critical and creative thinking. Best of all, it illustrates the values of perseverance, resilience, and lifelong learning.

This The Oldest Student Picture Book Companion is part of my Biography Picture Book Companion Bundle. Be sure to check it out!

WHY THIS IS A CLASSROOM FAVORITE:

✅ Spark Curiosity: Introduce your students to the captivating world of biographies and the power of real-life stories.

✅ Celebrate Reading: Perfect for Children's Book Week or ANY day that celebrates the joy of reading.

✅ Versatile & Flexible: Use it for book clubs, literature circles, classroom centers, or even that unexpected sub day.

✅ Engage Early Finishers: Got a few fast-track learners? We've got them covered!

✅ Morning Meeting Magic: Kickstart the day by sharing this heartwarming story and discussing its depth and lessons.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

With over 20 fun & engaging activities, this comprehensive book companion offers students multiple ways to analyze and develop a meaningful connection to this incredible story of perseverance. You will find:

✏️Comprehension Questions

✏️Sequencing Activities

✏️Cause and Effect Activities

✏️Summarization Activities

✏️Vocabulary Matching

✏️Activities to Analyze the Story

✏️Writing Activities

✏️Theme and Big Ideas

✏️Comparing and Contrasting

✏️Fact and Opinion

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➡️Click here to see all my Picture Book Companions

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Total Pages

100 pages

Answer Key

N/A

Teaching Duration

1 Week

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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSRL.2.1

Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

CCSSRL.2.2

Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

CCSSRL.2.3

Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

CCSSRL.2.4

Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.

CCSSRL.2.5

Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

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