Character education literature circles for homeschool

Character Education, Literature, Reading

This ready-to-use packet was created to use with students in grades 3-6 who are reading the novel, Loser, by Jerry Spinelli. It may be used as a printable and/or it can be exported to Easel and used digitally. Included are 16 student pages designed for independent work to reinforce essential reading, writing, and thinking skills. In addition, an answer key is included for use by teacher or aide. The student pages divide Loser into five reading assignments of about 40 pages each. Each assignm

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.10

...

Auggie & Me, by R.J. Palacio; A PDF and Digital Novel Study

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Character Education, Life Skills, Reading

A great character-building resource for helping students with compassion, empathy, kindness, and tolerance. This is a ready-to-use, PDF and Easel by TpT Digital packet designed to use with middle grades who are reading Auggie & Me, which contains 3 WONDER stories (The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling), by R.J. Palacio. It includes 36 student pages for printing a student workbook plus the same workbook in digital format (in the form of an Easel Activity) complete with textboxes all re

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.6

...

Also included in: A WONDER-ful BUNDLE of RJ Palacio Novel Studies

Thank you, Mr. Falker: A Comprehension Scoot

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2nd Grade Snickerdoodles

“Thank you, Mr. Falker” by Patricia Polacco is the perfect story for teacher appreciation week, the end of the school year, struggling readers, or a lesson on bullying. This activity can be used in small group instruction, as a literacy center, as a walk around, or as a scoot activity. This product includes a comprehension activity with 30 multiple choice question cards, student answer recording sheet, and an answer key If you like this activity, you may also be interested in other book stu

Subjects:

Character Education, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

IB Learner Profile Activities For Any Fiction Book Includes ALL Learner Profiles

Created by

Children's Library Lady

You will find these IB learner profile activities helpful all year round to teach all the learner profile attributes.Use any fiction book related to the learner profile trait you are focused on. Each pack also included 20 picture book recommendations.The learner profile activities bundle includesTen packs, one for each of the attributes:InquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsPrincipledOpen-mindedCaringRisk-takersBalancedReflective Check out the preview for examples of the activities.MORE DET

Subjects:

Character Education, International Baccalaureate

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Centers

"Posted"- by John David Anderson: Chapter-by-Chapter Reading Questions

Created by

Colorado ELA Teacher

I have created reading comprehension questions for the novel "Posted" by John David Anderson. The questions you will receive require students to answer "right there" questions, make inferences, text-dependent questions, and use evidence from the text to support their thinking. I have not included an answer key because there are many "correct" answers to the different questions. These questions are perfect for a read aloud, independent study, book clubs, exit slips, guided reading groups, and for

Subjects:

Character Education, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Emmanuel's Dream- Book Study -Growth Mindset - Biography & Reading Comprehension

Created by

1teach2learn

This activity packet can be used for guidance lessons, small group, read aloud activities, literature circles, sub work and more! Emmanuel's Dream is written by Laurie Ann Thompson and Sean Qualls. This book is about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah. He was born with only one leg in Ghana, Africa. Despite many challenges that he faced in his life, he was able to reach all of his dreams and change the conversation and perceptions following disabled people in Africa and around the world. This packet inc

Subjects:

Character Education, Close Reading, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

, RL.3.2

Character Education, English Language Arts, U.S. History

, RL.4.2

...

Rosie Revere Engineer - Growth Mindset - Research, Reading Comprehension & STEM

Created by

1teach2learn

This activity packet can be used for guidance lessons, small group, read aloud activities, literature circles, sub work and more! Rosie Revere Engineer by: Andrea Beaty is an awesome story about a little girl who dreams of becoming an engineer! She creates inventions for her relatives and learns important life lessons along the way. Her Great-Great Aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) helps Rosie adopt a growth mindset and is instrumental in helping Rosie grow as a person and as an engineer! Rosie l

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.3

, RF.4.4

, RF.4.4a

Miss Rumphius Complete Literature Study

Created by

Teachers Toolkit

This Miss Rumphius Complete Literature Study was created to accompany the book Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. The activities are designed to encourage students to read closely and think critically about the text. This delightful picture book is a great way to introduce students to philosophical thinking! Ideal for whole class teaching or small group instruction, this resource is packed full of engaging activities! Click here to check out the FREE complementary 10 question Miss Rumphius Comp

Subjects:

Character Education, Literature, Spring

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.3

, RL.2.1

, RL.2.7

, RL.3.1

...

Wringer, by Jerry Spinelli: A Novel Study Created by Jean Martin

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Reading

This 32 page packet includes a ready-to-use 23 page student booklet plus answer key to use with students in grades 4-8 who are reading the novel, Wringer, by Jerry Spinelli. The student workbook is divided into five reading assignments (about 40 pages each) with comprehension activities to go with each one. Essential reading and writing skills that support Common Core Standards are addressed in the activities. They include summarizing, visualizing, determining author's purpose, inference, com

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

THE HUNDRED DRESSES by Eleanor Estes - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

Created by

Learning Through Lit

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

Subjects:

Character Education, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles

CCSS:

, RL.4.3

, RL.5.1

...

Paperboy, by Vince Vawter: A PDF and Easel Digital Novel Study

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Character Education, English Language Arts, Literature

This is a ready-to-use, custom-made packet designed for teachers to use with students in grades 5-8 as they read the 2014 Newbery Honor Book, Paperboy, by Vince Vawter. The PDF packet was originally designed to be printed. With increased need for digital products for distance learning, this PDF can now be exported as an Easel digital product that can be assigned, completed and turned-in digitally on any device. So, buyers may select to have both PDF and Digital versions or either one. This pac

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.6

, RL.5.10

...

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun Book Companion Back to School Read Aloud KINDNESS

Created by

Teaching Inclusion

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun : The Courage To Be Who You Are / Kindness Awareness Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Maria Dismondy (book not included). This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 48 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4

Subjects:

Character Education, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.9

, RL.3.1

, RL.3.9

, RI.2.1

...

THE HUNDRED DRESSES - Comprehension & Text Evidence (Answer Key Included)

Created by

Learning Through Lit

Rationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (Includes questions from each chapter)

Subjects:

Character Education, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

, RL.4.3

, RL.5.1

...

Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Worksheets on Kindness

Created by

Catch My Products

Teach your class about kindness with this reading comprehension passage and questions! This true story takes a thorough look into random acts of kindness and involves multiple subjects. The reading article relates to a Girl Scout cookie booth and a special good deed from a stranger. You'll find vocabulary words, discussion questions, research, analogies, math word problems, a logic puzzle, and complete answer key. This random act of kindness resource also maybe printed or used as a digital resou

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mostly Nonfiction Bundle

Rug Rules | Circle Time Rules and Procedures | First day of school |

Created by

Motivated Learners

These posters and rules are great visuals and excellent for reinforcing positive behavior. You can laminate the posters for easy reference and quick reminders.Rug Rules are simple rules and expectations for your class! IRA lesson plan included.They are easy to remember and developmentally appropriate rules to help you build a caring classroom community beginning from the first day of school.It is a great way to promote and teach good character and good manners in your classroom. Teaching social

Subjects:

Back to School, Character Education, English Language Arts

Grades:

PreK - 3rd, Staff

Types:

Posters, Literature Circles, Lesson

The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor: PDF & Digital Novel Study

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Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Literature

This is a custom-made, ready-to-use, PDF packet designed to be independent work for middle graders (5-8) as they read this wildly popular, 2018 National Book Award Finalist written by Leslie Connor. It is an 80-page novel study that has the option of being downloaded as an EASEL digital Product. Included in this packet is a 38-page student workbook, an answer key, and a listing of Common Core Standards that are supported. The student pages are designed to fill three main functions. First, the

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.6

...

WE ARE ALL BORN FREE Book Companion - Human Rights Activities

Created by

Globally Taught

We Are All Born Free is a picture book of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You can find a copy online, or at your local library to accompany this book companion This story is perfect for learning about human rights in a kid-friendly way. Product Details✦ Human Rights Lesson Plan✦ Discussion Questions✦ Writing Prompts about the Declaration of Human Rights✦ Inference Activity✦ Craft a Human Right ✦ Contrast Laws vs. Human Rights✦ Create a Declaration of Students' Rights ✦ We Are All Born

Subjects:

Character Education, Classroom Community, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

W.1.1

, W.2.1

, SL.1.1

, SL.1.1b

, SL.1.2

...

Counting By 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan

Created by

Kids Wings

Is it possible that a youngster could lose two sets of parents in the first twelve years of her life? It happened to Willow Chance. Willow, a dark-skinned 12-year-old middle-schooler with wild curly hair was very young when she was adopted by a sweet couple who had always wanted a child but were never able to have one of their own. Finally, their dreams came true when Willow came into their lives. They could not have been prepared for the child's extreme giftedness. She was indeed a genius. But

Subjects:

Character Education, Drama, Literature

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Cockroach Cooties by Laurence Yep: A PDF Book Club Guide

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Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Problem Solving

This is a ready-to-use, custom-designed, independent-work packet to guide students who are reading Laurence Yep's book, Cockroach Cooties. Included is a 23-page student "booklet" (or worksheets), an answer key, and a vocabulary bookmark. The student booklet is designed to reinforce essential reading and writing skills for students in grades 3-5. Skills addressed include expanding vocabulary, demonstrating comprehension, visualizing, sequence-of-events, understanding figurative language & sim

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.10