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Character education literature circles for Google Apps
Roll, Retell, and Write about Four Paws
This is a great opportunity for students to share what they learned about reading with their classmates. Students take turns to roll the die.Answer the question prompt that reflects the number rolled Students will either write draw or talk about the prompt with their group members
Grades:
1st - 5th
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Six Folktales from around the world that teach peace and understanding
This is a 21-page document that includes six folktales from around the world. All the stories deal with morals in forgiveness, peace, understanding, and love. The entire document may be used for K-8 although some stories may be more geared toward older students than others. Each story has a link to a video that ties the concept together, as well as a list of questions that follow the story. The questions increase in rigor so you can adapt them to any grade level or learning style. Some suggested
Grades:
K - 8th
Engaging Discussion Questions for "How to Win Friends and Influence People"
Are you looking to host a thoughtful and engaging book club discussion for Dale Carnegie's classic "How to Win Friends and Influence People"? Look no further! Our set of 30 discussion questions is specifically designed to spark insightful conversations, encourage personal reflections, and promote practical applications of Carnegie's timeless principles.From empathy and positive attitude to effective communication and ethical behavior, each question is carefully crafted to explore different theme
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Auggie & Me, by R.J. Palacio; A Google Slides Novel Study with Text Boxes
Great resource for helping students with compassion, empathy, kindness, and tolerance.This is a ready-to-use (text boxes have been inserted), custom-made Google Slides packet for middle grades reading Auggie & Me (which contains 3 WONDER stories: The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling), by R.J. Palacio. The packet is designed as independent work for grades 5-8.Included is a 36-page student workbook and a separate answer key in addition to optional vocabulary bookmarks, culminating assess
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5th - 8th
Assertiveness / Self Awareness - SEL Read Alouds- CASEL - FLY FIVE
50+ titles and instructional resources all aligned with the Assertiveness and Self Awareness Competencies - aligned with CASEL and Fly Five SEL frameworks.
Grades:
K - 6th
Cooperation / Relationship Skills - SEL Read Alouds- CASEL - FLY FIVE
35+ titles and instruction resources all aligned with the Cooperation and Relationship Skills Competencies - aligned with CASEL and Fly Five SEL frameworks.
Grades:
K - 6th
Higher-Order Text-Dependent Questions- Born a Crime: Stories from a South Africa
Introducing the ultimate teaching tool for Trevor Noah’s "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood"! This collection of 50 complex text-dependent questions covers a range of topics that will challenge your students to think critically about race, religion, education, poverty, violence, and more.Each question is designed to prompt a thoughtful discussion and encourage deep analysis of the book’s themes and messages. Your students will be engaged and stimulated as they explore Trevor N
Grades:
9th - 12th
A Good Kind of Trouble Lit Log novel study for Google Docs
This resource includes A Good Kind of Trouble (by Lisa Moore Ramée) Lit Log (Novel Study) for Google Docs, an answer guide, and a list of Common Core State Standards. A Good Kind of Trouble is an awesome realistic fiction with themes that are very relevant to middle grade students: understanding differences, racism (Black Lives Matter, police shootings, protests), friendship, school, being a part of a team, family, and standing up for your beliefs. Key focus skills in the lit log are
Grades:
4th - 7th
Those Shoes - Book Companion - For All Grades! Printable and Digital
Teacher’s Guide: This is a great story to teach others about kindness and thinking about other peoples’ situations. Even my fourth graders loved this story and it is much needed for students as they grow older. All pages are designed to be both printable and digital. Before you Read – Activate background knowledge with this prereading worksheet. Students will answer a few of their own world questions that relate slightly to the story they are about to read. Wants and Needs – Students begin to
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K - 5th
Text-Dependent Questions: "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus"
Are you a teacher looking for thought-provoking and rigorous discussion questions for your students? Look no further than this collection of 50 complex, text-dependent questions for "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling.These questions cover a wide range of topics and content, including themes of disability, identity, friendship, family, injustice, resilience, and self-discovery. Students will be challenged to think critically about the characters, plot, and setting of
Grades:
7th - 10th
Ninja Red Riding Hood Read Aloud Activities
Ninja Red Riding Hood is a re-imagined tale of how Red and granny defeated the wolf, ninja style.Engage and support your students in the joy of reading literature with these 12 digital and no prep book study companion activities. Activities include:Lesson set and preview of activitiesDigital read aloudSequencing the beginning, middle and endPlay on wordsStory elementsCharacter close up Close readingWho said it?Main ideas and supporting detailsSummarizing paragraph with a graphic organizer and wo
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Leadership Virtual Digital Library ELA Hybrid Distance Google Slides Editable
This resource is a collection of 12 children's picture storybooks that students of all ages could read as a fun leadership or any student-led lesson if you need an activity. These are all favorites of my students and very entertaining. I use this in my middle school classroom and have used it with 1st graders. These are great read-aloud books and come with links to YouTube videos so students do NOT need the actual book to enjoy the story. This resource is completely editable and can be shared on
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1st - 8th
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Count Me In Lit Log (Novel Study) For Google Docs (for Distance Learning)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj, a realistic fiction about a hate crime. The book’s use of alternating chapters from a middle school girl’s and middle school boy’s perspectives, involving social media, and social justice theme make it an awesome choice for instructional purposes and to motivate reluctant readers. The themes of the book include: hate crimes, prejudice, social activism, multi-generational family, friends, and school. The focus
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ocean Adventure Ebook: Comprehension, Voc. and Activities for Distance Learning
Ocean adventure story about a seal who learns to be kind. Lots of Comprehension and Vocabulary Questions included as well as Activities and Discussion Prompts that foster Critical Thinking. Story themes in the book have entertaining examples of Character Building, Courage, Tolerance, Kindness, Equality, Diversity, Respect, Friendship, Doing What’s Right Even if It's not Popular, Being Yourself, Humility, Acceptance and Anti-Bullying. Caring for our Oceans and the Animals in them is woven into
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3rd - 6th
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After the Fall (Humpty Dumpty) Read Aloud Activities
After the Fall is a story about Humpty Dumpty and how he overcame his fear and climbed back onto the wall.Engage and support your students in the joy of reading literature with these 12 digital and no prep book study companion activities. Activities include:Lesson set and preview of activitiesDigital read aloudSequencing the beginning, middle and endSequence of eventsStory elementsCharacter close up Close readingTrue-false for story comprehensionMain ideas and supporting detailsSummarizing para
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Social Emotional Learning Read Alouds and Activities BUNDLE
Character Chart for Night by Elie Wiesel
Here you will find a printable character traits chart to use with the novel “Night” by Elie Wiesel. Students will need to record if the characters were a victim, enforcer or observer and if they are round, static, dynamic, or flat. Students also record major events that shaped the character as well as focusing on how this changed their faith.
Grades:
8th - 12th
What Do You Do With a Problem Read Aloud Activities
The book, What Do You Do With a Problem shows how a problem can be an opportunity, if we look close enough.Engage and support your students in the joy of reading literature with these 12 digital and no prep book study activities. Activities include:Lesson set and preview of activitiesDigital read aloudSequencing the beginning, middle and endSequence of eventsStory elementsCharacter close up Close readingTrue or FalseMain ideas and supporting detailsSummarizing paragraph with a graphic organizer
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Social Emotional Learning Read Alouds and Activities BUNDLE
5 Fable Read Alouds Google Slides Set 2
Do your students love fables? This 30 page Google Slides compilation of 5 fables in is the perfect tool for whole group read aloud time. This will help your students comprehend , classify, evaluate and analyze the 5 common fables.Each fable has 4 large pictures and one page of script. Included are comprehension questions for each story. Large bright graphics aid in comprehension. You get the benefit of a big book, but the ease of a Google Slide. These fables coincide with my character trait pack
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Activities
Alexander and his terrible day is a story about a boy and how his very bad day finally comes to an end. This is a good book that shows empathy to everyone sometimes having bad days and perseverance, Engage and support your students in the joy of reading literature with these 12 digital and no prep activities. Activities include:Lesson set and preview of activitiesDigital read aloudSequencing the beginning, middle and endSequence of eventsStory elementsCharacter close up Close readingTrue-false f
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: Social Emotional Learning Read Alouds and Activities BUNDLE
You Get What You Get Read Aloud Activities
You Get What You Get is a story about a boy named Melvin and how he learns to deal with disappointment and not throw fits.Engage and support your students in the joy of reading literature with these 12 digital and no prep book study companion activities. Activities include:Lesson set and preview of activitiesDigital read aloudSequencing the beginning, middle and endPlay on WordsStory elementsCharacter close up Close readingTrue-false for story comprehensionMain ideas and supporting detailsSummar
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Social Emotional Learning Read Alouds and Activities BUNDLE
Ruby Finds a Worry Read Aloud Activities
The book, Ruby finds a worry is an insightful story about a worry that follows Ruby around and how she deals with it.Engage and support your students in the joy of reading literature with these 12 digital and no prep book study activities. Activities include:Lesson set and preview of activitiesDigital read aloudSequencing the beginning, middle and endSequence of eventsStory elementsCharacter close up Close readingTrue or FalseMain ideas and supporting detailsSummarizing paragraph with a graphic
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Social Emotional Learning Read Alouds and Activities BUNDLE
ANY BOOK Fall/Autumn Character Traits Graphic Organizers PRINT/DIGITAL
These graphic organizers are designed to use with any fall and autumn-themed book.A new school year means fall is just around the corner. Celebrate this beautiful season with these character trait graphic organizers that can be used with any autumn themed picture books.As picture book authors don’t spend a lot of time describing every aspect of a character, teaching character traits can be challenging. But picture books are a perfect tool to help your students develop a deeper understanding. Mos
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Bucket filler
How can you be a bucket filler? What makes you a bucket dumper?Great for ages Pre-K to 1st grade Interactive slides the children can move to show their knowledge.
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PreK - 1st
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What Do You Do With An Idea Read Aloud Activities
What Do You Do With An Idea tells about an idea and how one boy brought the idea into the world.Engage and support your students in the joy of reading literature with these 12 digital and no prep book study activities. Activities include:Lesson set and preview of activitiesDigital read aloudSequencing the beginning, middle and endSequence of eventsStory elementsCharacter close up Close readingTrue or FalseMain ideas and supporting detailsSummarizing paragraph with a graphic organizer and word ba
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: Back to School Read Alouds and Activities BUNDLE
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