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Balanced literacy Common Core SL.3.3 resources
Literature Circles - Book Clubs | Roles & Reflection Pages | Print and Digital
Literature Circles Adapted for Lower Elementary Grades: Literature Circles make the perfect Book Clubs and are an effective and engaging way to get students invested in reading and they align perfectly with the standards for speaking and listening!I like to think of Literature Circles as a structured book group. After explicit modeling, these groups can become independent. Each student takes on a role that rotates with each meeting. These roles include discussion director, illustrator, word
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1st - 4th
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Literature Circle Binder (Printable and Digital) | EDITABLE
This EDITABLE Literature Circle Binder is the perfect way to engage your students in deeper level thinking about a text! This binder can be used with ANY GRADE LEVEL!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:■ Printable version of the binder■ Digital Google Slides version of the binder (ready to assign to students)■ Editable Google Slides template (for teacher changes)■ Editable text (change the text, font, size, and color)■ Multi-page product info guide■ Tutorial videoWATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE HOW I USE THIS BINDER
Grades:
1st - 5th
Book Clubs and Lit Circles Organization to Use with Any Book
Running book clubs in your classroom is an effective and engaging way to get students invested in reading and students participating! The standards for speaking and listening align perfectly with students participating in Book Clubs! The trick to making this a successful enterprise in your classroom is ORGANIZATION! Help your students keep track of the when, where, and how much, all while having discussion questions for book clubs ready to go!Included in this pack is:Lesson plan on how to get th
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2nd - 4th
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(Digital + Printable) Self-Grading Theme Task Cards + Bonus Video Game
Wow! Self-grading theme task cards, a guided tutorial with theme practice, PLUS a theme comprehension animated video game are all included to make learning fun and differentiating instruction so much easier. Click the video to see a preview of the theme video game. Questions mirror those on school assessments to provide theme practice in a fun and unique way.The Self-Grading Task Cards (Easel Resource)The self-grading task cards have audio and a tutorial for students that need extra support.Re
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1st - 5th
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THE TIGER RISING by Kate DiCamillo - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
Grades:
3rd - 5th
ONE CRAZY SUMMER Rita Williams-Garcia - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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Listening Center Response Sheets (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
My students love visiting the Listen to Reading center during Daily 5. To make them more accountable, I created these listening center response sheets. Snag this product to ensure that your students are understanding the story they are listening to!
These 17 listening response sheets can be used for any story! These response sheets are aligned to the Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards.
This product includes the following fiction and nonfiction response sheets:
•Fiction Response She
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K - 3rd
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WALK TWO MOONS by Sharon Creech - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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3rd - 5th
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Books Building Community - Interactive Read Aloud for The Wild Robot
Looking for a new way to build classroom community and encourage a positive culture? Look no further! Books Building Community will build a thriving class culture through the power of the read aloud. Students will practice higher order thinking, empathy, and cooperation all while having fun and learning!
Books Building Community is designed to use as an interactive read aloud companion pack. Intentionally, there are no worksheets or student hand-outs provided. However, this resource will
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3rd - 5th
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Where the Sidewalk Ends Lesson Plans & Activities Package, Third Grade (CCSS)
This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why:My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “Where the Sidewalk Ends” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, gui
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2nd - 4th
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A BOY CALLED BAT Elana K. Arnold * Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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Kingdom Keepers DISNEY AFTER DARK - Discussion Cards PRINTABLE & SHAREABLE
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING Blume - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included! Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from t
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2nd - 4th
Fox Comprehension, Word Work, Vocabulary Lesson Plans and Activities
Use Fox by Margaret Wild to strengthen your student’s comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work. The resources included in this bundle have been designed with Balanced Literacy in mind. The resources are flexible and can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction. So whether you need resources for your literacy centers or guided reading groups, you'll find what you need inside this bundle. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET:Comprehension
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2nd - 4th
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A BEAR NAMED TROUBLE Marion Dane Bauer - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS Atwater - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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3rd - 5th
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SUPERFUDGE by Judy Blume - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
I also have this product available in pencil/paper format.Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompt
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2nd - 4th
Brave Girl Read Aloud and Supplementary ELA Activities
Common Core Aligned Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Maker’s Strike of 1909, By Michelle Markel Read Aloud and Supplementary ELA ActivitiesClara immigrated to America. She couldn't speak English, she didn't realize what type of child labor she was engaging in. But that didn't stop Clara. She went to night school, spent hours studying English, and helped support her family by sewing in a shirtwaist factory. Clara never quit, and she never accepted that girls should be treated poorly and paid
Grades:
1st - 3rd
"Grade 3 Shared Reading Module 1 Bundle" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement
Bookworms Curriculum: 3rd grade Shared Reading Module 1: Unit 1 and Unit 2. These slides are for lessons 1-40. These slides correlate with the books: "Owen Foote, Money Man", "Fudge-A-Mania", "The Constitution of the United States", and "The Congress of the United States."This resource includes vocabulary, written responses, first focuses, choral reading slides, timers embedded when appropriate, book photos, discussion questions, and anchor chart guides. Please know that these were designed to b
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3rd
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THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
ANSWER KEY INCLUDEDRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students
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3rd - 5th
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Research Clubs: SUPPLEMENT - Google Slides, PowerPoint, SMART Notebook & PDF
Reviews of my other products:I can't wait to start using this tomorrow with my students. It is very thorough. Thanks!Shay L. - January 29, 2019A teacher-friendly, kid-engaging format! THANK YOU!Morning Lori (TpT Seller) - August 3, 2018This is by far the best resource a teacher can invest. Thank you you have no idea how I feel right now A++++++++chyna sha (TpT Seller) - May 15, 2018Research Clubs: Elephants, Penguins, and Frogs, Oh My! - Reading This visual aid is designed as an accommodation f
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3rd - 5th
Freckle Juice Novel Study for Comprehension
If you are looking for a book companion for your next guided reading, reading workshop, literacy circles, book clubs, or small group studies, stop here! This unit is jam packed with worksheets and activities to enhance skill work and develop comprehension.With the comprehension questions, vocabulary, main idea and detail pages, along with higher level discussion questions for each chapter, your students will enjoy delving deeply into comprehending Judy Blume’s book, Freckle Juice. The suggested
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2nd - 3rd
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Stellaluna Lesson Plans & Activities Package, Third Grade (CCSS)
This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “Stellaluna” by Janell Cannon. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Here's What You'll Get and Why:My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “Stellaluna” using a variety of comprehension strategies. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and
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2nd - 4th
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I Survived THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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