Hispanic Heritage Month library skills literature circles

Informational Text, Library Skills, Literature

Amazing information filled picture book that is great for the elementary classroom or school library. From School Library Journal:This informational picture book takes an amusing and novel approach. An unseen arachnophobe relates a series of fascinating facts about spiders (their appearance and anatomy, their eating habits, venomous spiders, and more) as she attempts to talk herself out of her fear after she encounters one. An outline of her hand appears repeatedly, as she contemplates squashing

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K - 3rd

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Also included in: First Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle

After the Fall Humpty Dumpty by Dan Santat 22 Extension Activities NO PREP

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We all know in the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty fell off the wall, but what happens AFTER THE FALL? This delightfully funny and inspiring story is relatable to all kids and adults. You will enjoy this as much as your students. Starred Review from School Library Journal: Santat’s precise illustrations and sensitive text combine for more emotional depth than the typical nursery rhyme remix. A terrific redemptive read-aloud for storytime and classroom sharing."Dan Santat is the Caldecott award winni

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K - 3rd

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Also included in: Third Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle

Do NOT Bring Your DRAGON to the LIBRARY by Julie Gassman 9 Activities

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School and Public Librarians - Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library is such a fun book to share with your students / patrons. Great for a discussion on library rules! From Amazon: Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming picture book will provide some important ― and some not so important ― library etiquette

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K - 3rd

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English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading

Also included in: Celebrate Libraries 20 Book Bundle Elementary Over 200 Activities NO PREP

Genre Personality Test: Paper & Digital

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Truscott Teaches

Have students take this Genre Personality Test to determine their Genre Preference. Personality test looks at 9 Different Genres: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Adventure, Horror and Sports Fiction. Print & Digital versions are included. Administer the personality quiz as a class or have students take individually. If you want to conduct the personality test as a class, show the included presentation. As students follow along with the

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5th - 8th

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Activities, Literature Circles

Also included in: Comprehensive Genre Unit BUNDLE: Paper & Digital for Distance Learning

Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina 22 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

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Library Skills, Literature, Spanish

Heartwarming multi-generational story of a young girl whose Grandmother (Abuela) comes to live with her family. Abuela does not speak English and the young girl does not speak Spanish. Communication is tough for these two, but they slowly learn how to get by and get to know each other. From School Library Journal:Mia is unsure of what to think when her grandma, Abuela, comes to live with her. She must open up her room to share with Abuela, even though the two don't even share a common language.

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1st - 4th

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Also included in: It's Time for a Story 10 Book Bundle SET THREE 149 Activities for 10 Titles

Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson by Barton 12 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

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Black History Month, Library Skills, Literature

Inspirational biographical story of inventor, Lonnie Johnson. Lonnie's most popular invention is the super-soaker water gun. From School Library Journal:As a child, Lonnie Johnson was a "tinkerer," or an avid collector of pieces and parts--all things that were considered scrap but that to Johnson were perfectly ripe for new applications. Early projects included rockets, a robot, and a powerful sound system for parties. Johnson's engineering degree took him to NASA, where he worked on the Galileo

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2nd - 5th

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Cari White - Library Learners

Also included in: Fourth & Fifth Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle

Book Club Discussion Questions for Any Chapter Book Reading Comprehension

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Let's make literature circles and book clubs easier! Download these 25 printable question strips to use with ANY chapter book. Whether you're a librarian or a classroom teacher, these prompts will get your students thinking deeply about the books they are reading--no matter which book you choose!These questions will spark discussions in your book club or literature circles, they will prompt writing in journals, and they will show the level at which your students are comprehending the book they a

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Library Skills, Other (ELA), Reading

Grades:

3rd - 5th

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GATE, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RF.3.4

, RF.4.4

, RF.5.4

African Folktales Read Aloud Activities with A Story A Story Anansi the Spider

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Kathryn Garcia - Made For Library Learning

Are you looking for the perfect February folktale lesson? This popular folktale from West Africa explains where all of the other Anansi folktales come from. This story retold by author Gail E. Haley makes a great introduction during African American History Month. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOOK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT.This product is also part of several BUNDLES that can be found here:20% savings Fables and Folktales BUNDLE30% savings Book Extension Activities #1 BUNDLE35% savings Book Extens

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Black History Month, Library Skills, Literature

Grades:

K - 3rd

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Activities, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Read Aloud Book Activities - Folktales, Fables, Seasonal #1 - Story Elements

I PICK Good Fit Books Bookmarks Colorful

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24Kteacher

Use these colorful bookmarks to help students learn how to pick good fit books! The purchase includes two types of bookmarks, both in color and black in white. Large poster versions of each bookmark is also included for you to display in your classroom. Includes: Colorful I PICK Bookmark Colorful I PICK Bookmark Poster Black and White I PICK Bookmark Black and White I PICK Poster

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English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading

Grades:

K - 12th

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Printables, Posters, Literature Circles

Library Lion by Knudsen 18 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

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Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when so

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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Library Skills, Reading, Writing-Expository

Also included in: Celebrate Libraries 20 Book Bundle Elementary Over 200 Activities NO PREP

Inventor Book Activities K-4 - The Boo Boos that Changed the World

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Primary Scouts

*2019-2020* Texas Bluebonnet Book If you're looking for a hard-hitting piece of literature that supports expository inquiry, showcases persistence, is part of the STEM movement, and can combine your reading and writing instruction, look NO more! This TX award winning book, The Boo Boos that Changed the World by Barry Wittenstein is a wonderful book to bring into your classroom or library that presents factual information about Earle Dickson with a fresh and engaging approach. This resource was

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K - 4th

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Printables, Literature Circles

Also included in: Inventors READ ALOUD Craft Bundle | Biography Read Alouds | Famous Inventors

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall 15 Literature Extension Activities NO PREP

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Beautiful picture book - great for classroom teachers or school librarians. Jabari is a little boy who finally feels ready to jump off the high dive. He is excited and tells his father he is ready to do it. When it comes time to walk up the stairs to get to the high diving board, Jabari has second thoughts. This is a tender book about bravery, courage and gentle encouragement. The artwork and story are both stunning and will be enjoyed by children and adults. This resource includes 15 book ext

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K - 3rd

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Also included in: It's Time for a Story 10 Book Bundle SET THREE 149 Activities for 10 Titles

And Then Comes Summer by Brenner 12 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

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End of Year, Library Skills, Literature

Wonderful End of the Year book and activity! This book will have your students (and you!) giddy about summer! The book captures the sights, sounds and feelings of summer. This would also be great as a supplement to studying about seasons. This Product Contains 12 Book Extension Activities:Cover Story Pre-Reading ActivityCompare and Contrast Venn DiagramA,B.C's of SummerMaking Connections Text to SelfMaking Connections Text to TextMaking Connections Text to WorldDrawing Activity - Favorite Summer

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PreK - 2nd

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Classroom Library Book Spine Labels

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WholeLatteofTeaching

⭐ Use these labels to organize your fiction books in alphabetical order by author's last name. ⭐These book spine labels are compatible with Avery 5160 and 8160.⭐If you are printing using a laser print you need to purchase Avery 5160 labels. If you are printing using an inkjet printer you need to purchase Avery 8160 labels. How to use⚪ Download the zip file after purchasing.⚪ Print whichever letters you need.⚪ Purchase either Avery 5160 or 8160 labels. (can be found at Target, Walmart, Amazon, St

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Printables, Literature Circles

Grades:

K - 8th

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The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts 18 Activities NO PREP

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Character Education, Library Skills, Literature

Justin Roberts have made a book out of one of his beloved children's songs! You can find the song (same name as the book) on iTunes and play it for your class - they will love it!From Amazon: Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe.She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade.But Sally notices everything—from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor’s ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and

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K - 3rd

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Also included in: Third Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle

Madeline Finn and the Library Dog by Lisa Papp Library Lesson Book Extensions

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Are you a school or public librarian looking for a wonderful book to share with children for during class time or story time? ***IF YOU ALREADY OWN THE CELEBRATE LIBRARIES! 1O PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT - YOU ALREADY OWN IT!***Madeline Finn and the Library Dog tells the story of a little girl who hates to read. She hates to read because she gets confused and kids giggle at her when she makes mistakes. She begins to come to the library and practice reading to a dog named Bonnie.

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Activities, Literature Circles

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K - 3rd

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Also included in: Celebrate Libraries 10 Picture Book Activity BUNDLE - NO PREP - 74 ACTIVITIES

Native American Folktale Read Aloud - Coyote Steals the Blanket -Readers Theater

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Kathryn Garcia - Made For Library Learning

Explore Utah Ute Native American Fables and Folktales with book extension activities for a fun-filled favorite Coyote Trickster Tale by Janet Stevens with Coyote not learning his lesson yet again. Retelling, sequencing, readers' theater, and vocabulary all provide a review of story elements in the library or classroom. THE BOOK IS NOT INCLUDED.After an initial reading of this great story (check your library), your students will LOVE retelling using the character puppets. And they will all join i

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Library Skills, Literature, School Counseling

Grades:

K - 3rd

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Activities, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Read Aloud Book Activities - Folktales, Fables, Seasonal #1 - Story Elements

Lola at the Library by McQuinn 8 Extension Activities NO PREP

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Learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola. Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share books and don't have to be quiet all the time. The nice librarian tells stories. There is a big machine that buzzes Lola's books in and out, and she can take any books she wants home with her. Lola and her mommy always stop for a treat on the way home. No wonder Lola loves the library.This gentle story of growing with books encourage

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

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Back to School, Library Skills, Reading

Also included in: Celebrate Libraries 20 Book Bundle Elementary Over 200 Activities NO PREP

Library Book Display decor and reading promotion signs

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Chambers Creations

Library Book Call Outs are the perfect way to promote, advertise, and call attention to any library book! They are eye-catching inside books on display, perfect for holidays ("New Year, New Book!"), and other library celebrated events such as Banned Books Week! Printed with colorful, neon paper; these signs are sure to catch the attention to any student walking by.Do you ever find yourself pointing a book out to a student and saying "ooh, this one has a GREAT ending!" or "That's one of my favori

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Literature Circles

170+ Classroom Book Bin Labels

Created by

Ally Markham

Over 170 Book Bin Labels to organize your classroom library! Help students become responsible for putting books back where they belong. Please let me know if you would like any additional labels, I would be happy to add them per request. What's included:Mac BarnettAmelia BedeliaOliver JeffersFancy NancyFlat StanleyPatricia PolaccoTomie DePaolaCliffordEric CarleCurious GeorgeDavid ShannonLaura NumeroffDoreen CroninHelen LesterArthur Robert MunschMo WillemsMercer MayerDon & Audrey WoodEzra Jac

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PreK - 7th, Staff

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Dewey There's a Cat in the Library by Myron 17 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

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The story of Dewey the celebrated library cat is now available for the youngest of readers in this new, fully-illustrated picture book adventure. When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey loves his new home, but once he discovers the littlest library visitors-who like to chase him, pull his tail, an

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K - 3rd

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Also included in: Celebrate Libraries 20 Book Bundle Elementary Over 200 Activities NO PREP

Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems 15 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

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Halloween, Library Skills, Literature

Leonardo is really bad at being a monster. He can't scare anyone. Share the story of Leonardo and his unlikely friend, Sam in this delightful story. This product is also available through my TPT store in 2 money saving bundles: ***Monster 5 Title Picture Book Bundle******Leonardo and Sam 2 Book Bundle***From School Library Journal: (Starred Review)Leonardo is a terrible monster–terrible as in he can't scare anybody. He's not big, doesn't have hundreds of teeth, and isn't even weird. So one day h

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K - 3rd

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