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1st grade creative writing guided reading books
Kevin Henkes Author Study Back to School Reading Comprehension Activities
This author study was created using Chester's Way, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Lilly's Big Day, A Weekend with Wendell, Wemberly Worried, Sheila Rae the Brave, Julius Baby of the World, and Chrysanthemum. Students will work on the following skills: analyze/evaluate, beginning, middle, and end, text to self, text purposes, character comparison, character change, story sequencing, story mapping, main idea and details. opinion, and narrative writing, and much morel Loads of goodies from each bo
Grades:
K - 3rd
Animal Group Bundle Insects Reptiles Amphibians Fish Birds and Mammals
Would you like to teach your students about 6 different animal groups? This non-fiction unit could last you 6 or more weeks. It is filled with informational text on birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, & fish. Each unit has activities to guide the instruction of each group. Loads of writing, animal reports, animal crafts, and literature connections. This unit can be used for distance learning and google classroom with the new TpT digital tool. ***********************************
Grades:
K - 3rd
Snowmen At Night, At Work, At Christmas, At Halloween & All Year Bundle
This resource is a bundle of Snowmen at Night, Snowmen at Work, Snowmen all Year, Snowmen at Halloween, and Snowmen at Christmas. Each story is filled with loads of comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities, crafts, and posters to help guide your instruction. This unit can be used for distance learning and google classroom with the new TpT digital tool.Here is an example of what is included in just one story. Click on each story to see specific details for each Colorful
Grades:
K - 2nd
Owl Activities Nonfiction Text Features Comprehension Unit Informative Text
This fun unit will have your students learning all about owls and non-fiction text features. Tons of owl activities such as literature connections, writing, crafts and more are included in this pack. This was created for one week of whole group guided reading and writing. The theme for the week is OWLS. The focus reading strategy is table of contents and heading. Each week will include daily lesson plans, posters, parent connect letter,original strategy songs, comprehension strategies,literacy
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE
Bunnies Chicks Ducks a Springtime & Easter Unit Book Companion Activities
This is a fun springtime unit that was created with activities for rabbits. chickens and ducks. It is a perfect unit to complete right before Easter break or in the Spring. There are fiction literacy connections to several spring books, loads of writing activities, word work activities, non-fiction books on chickens, rabbits, and the chicken lifecycle. Also included are 2 bunny crafts, 1 chick craft, and 1 duckling craft. You will have more than you need for the week. This unit can be used for
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Grades:
K - 3rd
All about Birds Nonfiction Unit Bird Research Reports
Are you teaching your students the characteristics of birds? This packet includes guided reading strategies to learn about the characteristics of birds. There is a mini booklet Included, anchor charts, and activities to guide your instruction. In addition there are 4 fictional anchor stories about birds that you can integrate to teach point of view and the who is speaking standard. Also there are research reports and crafts for 5 different kinds of birds. To see everything included, read belo
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Animal Group Bundle Insects Reptiles Amphibians Fish Birds and Mammals
Piggie Pie & Zoom Broom Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension
Enjoy two of my favorite Margie Palatini stories. This bundle is filled with literature connections, writing activities and a little word work. There is a also a fun craft too. This unit can be used for distance learning and google classroom with the new TpT digital tool. Gritch the Witch is one funny character.Included you will find*16 different guided reading activities for the stories all aligned with the CCSS.*5 different writing activities*Gritch the Witch craft*"oo" broom "oo" cool word
Grades:
K - 2nd
Doreen Cronin Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension Bundle
Who doesn't love Doreen Cronin's farm animal stories. Reading these stories as an author study is so much fun. All the characters take on human qualities and bring pure silliness and joy to each book. It is also fun to read the seasonal version too during the holidays so the children can revisit the characters. They bundle contains loads of reading comprehension activities for Click, Clack Moo Cows that Type, Click, Clack Moo, I Love You, Duck for President, Giggle, Giggle, Quack, Thump, Quack
Grades:
K - 2nd
Balto-The Bravest Dog Ever Book Study
The story of Balto is one of my very favorites and bringing history together with fun-filled lessons is a wonderful way to get your students engaged. This file will take you through the basic history of Alaska and sled dogs. Students will become a sled dog during a Be a Musher listening activity. They will create a flag of Alaska and learn the positions of the sled dogs on the team. This file is based on the book: The Bravest Dog Ever, The True Story of Balto by Natalie Standiford. This file
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
President's Day Activities George Washington and Abe Lincoln Bundle
This bundle is a week reading comprehension unit to learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and compare and contrast the two presidents. It is the perfect set of activities to use in February for President's Day. The focus of this unit is to introduce your students to a biography, its characteristics and to learn about timelines. However, there is so much more included such as crafts, writing, word work, nonfiction comprehension strategies, text evidence strategies, comparing and contras
Grades:
K - 2nd
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear: Book Study
Are you looking for a sweet story? The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear is one of my favorites. Your kiddos will love this fun tale and totally get a kick out of wondering where the bear is. With this file, your students will work on before, during, and after reading response activities and will disguise their own strawberry from The Big Hungry Bear!You will also find ELA & Science extensions to hit lots of skills. Be sure to check out the photographs of my da
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Grades:
K - 1st
Monsters I Need my Monster Where the Wild Things Are Book Companion Activities
Included in this packet you will find fun activities to go with There was an Old Monster, Big Scary Monster, Where the Wild Things Are, I Need my Monster, and Laura Numeroff's 10 Step Guide to Living with your Monster. There are comprehension strategies, loads of writing ideas, and some fun word work activities. This unit can be used for distance learning and google classroom with the new TpT digital tool.There was an Old Monster by Rebecca, Adrian, Camp; Ed EmberleyComprehensionRhymingAlphabeti
Grades:
K - 2nd
Not Norman Reading Resource kit
Not Norman is a great story to start the year off. It helps to teach character, setting, moral/lesson as well as sequencing of events. Read this story with your students and have them identify the story elements and write their own response to the story.
Norman is the best pet ( writing prompt)
I think that a ________ would be a better pet (writing prompt)
Kit includes:
Story elements sheet
Norman is the best pet ( writing prompt)
I think that a ________ would be a better pet (writing prompt)
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Grades:
PreK - 5th, Staff
Giggle Giggle Quack Activities Book Companion Pig Nonfiction Informational Text
Duck is back with the pigs, hens, and and cows and they are full of tricks in this fun story, Giggle, Giggle, Quack. Farmer Brown is on vacation and they are taking full advantage of the situation. This unit includes loads of multi-level reading comprehension strategies to go along with the story. It has writing extensions, some word work activities, a few math games, and three different pig crafts to go along with the story. This has been recently updated and I did include the old resource as
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Doreen Cronin Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension Bundle
Danny and the Dinosaur - A Book Study
This product is a book study appropriate for late first grade or early second. It can be used as an independent book study or in a guided reading group as well.The activities are based on the following 3 books:* Danny and the Dinosaur* Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur* Danny and the Dinosaur Go to CampActivities include:* fact/fiction labels and sentences to create a venn-diagram (whole group)* 1 anticipation guide and 1 page of comprehension questions for each book* opinion writing* writi
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Also included in: Growing Bundle of Read-Aloud Activities
Me on the Map mini book
This book will help students understand the importance of map skills and give them a basic understanding of where they're located in relation to the world. Students will be introduced to the following words:
Country
State
Town/City
Street
House/Address
It's very simple and fun to do with students and is a great accompaniment for the Me on the Map book by Joan Sweeny.
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Reading Comprehension: Enemy Pie
Friends~I finally found time to post my newest file. A book study for Enemy Pie. My kiddos loved the book and made the cutest pie graph. They even scanned a code and watched the book read on our ipad. It is a great beginning of the year book or anytime you kiddos need a reminder about how to treat each other. Included:Directions for making a pie graph and printable chart pieces for the graph.Pre reading response sheet and strips for interactive notebooks.QR code for a Reading Rainbow reading
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Click Clack Peep Activities Book Companion & Sheep Nonfiction Informational Text
Click, Clack, Peep is a perfect springtime story about chick who gets delivered to Farmer Brown's farm. All the same characters are back and they are trying to get the chick to sleep. Duck comes to the rescue in this adorable story. This unit includes loads of multi-level reading comprehension strategies to go along with the story. It also has writing extensions, some word work activities, a few math games, a chick in a an egg craft and two sheep crafts to go along with the story. This has been
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: All Things Chicks & Chickens Spring Activities Bundle
November Guided Reading with a Purpose Pumpkins, Owls, Turkeys, & Election
This is a bundle of my Guided Reading with a Purpose units 11-14 that I teach in the month of November. The theme for the week 11 is PUMPKINS. The focus reading strategy is a review of all the skills taught up to week 11. The theme for week 12 is ELECTION. The focus reading strategy is COMPARE AND CONTRAST. The theme for week 13 is OWLS. The focus reading strategy is NON-FICTION TEXT FEATURES. The theme for week 14 is THANKSGIVING. The focus reading strategy is CHARACTER ANALYSIS. Each week inc
Grades:
1st
Thundercake: A Book Study!
Bring some literature to your weather unit by reading Thundercake by Particia Polacco. It is a wonderful memoir that recaps how a child learns to overcome her fear of storms by making thundercake.
Included in this file you will find the following:
An About the Author Page
A compare sheet for you and the author
4 mini posters for the definitions of memoir, theme, plot, and character traits
A 5 day plan for using the book in reading.
6 labels for an anchor chart for the book
10 retelling cards
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Dolphins at Daybreak-A Magic Tree House Activity
**Updated 8/19/14**If you are looking for an packet to accompany your study of the Magic Tree House: Dolphins at Daybreak than this is perfect for differentiated homework or small group instruction activities.Included in this packet:Comprehension questions for each chapter, vocabulary quizzes for each chapter, abc order, fact or opinion, word search, journal writing, graphic organizers, and dolphin fact cards and much MORE!This license is for one classroom distribution only. If you wish to share
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Grades:
K - 4th
Spacemen For Writing
Hi Honeys,Here is a little template I have created to enforce the learning goal of leaving spaces between words. I hope that it proves as useful in your classroom as it has in mine! :)Be sure to follow @misshoneyteachers for more ideas, freebies and resources!
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Blizzard of the Blue Moon- A Magic Tree House Guided Reading Activity
If you are looking for a guided reading packet to accompany your study of the Magic Tree House: Blizzard of the Blue Moon than this resource just may be perfect for differentiated homework or small group instruction activities. Included in this packet:* comprehension questions for each chapter* vocabulary quizzes for each chapter* fact or opinion* word search* journal writing* class project ideas* 20 great depression color fact cards* fact card recording sheetsThis license is for one classroom d
Grades:
K - 4th
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Folk Tales For 2nd Grade-Printable Books/Reader's Theater-Literacy Activities
The Little Red Hen—Complete Story
The Little Red Hen Reader’s Theater
You Write the Captions
The Little Red Hen Puppets
The Little Red Hen Story Maps
Sentence Scramble-Cards with Recording Sheet
Verb Sort-Past/Present Tense-Cards with Recording Sheet
Verb Endings Practice Sheet
Sentence Strips—Sequencing
Author’s Purpose—Writing
Chicken Little—Complete Story
Chicken Little Reader’s Theater
You Write the Captions
Rhyme Practice Sheet
Ending Marks Practice Sheet
Making Connections—Writing
Cause/Ef
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
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