Year Long Bundle: Non-Fiction Short Stories & Language Activities

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Completely updated in February 2021!
Now requires less prep, less ink, and has easier-to-read fonts.

This is a year-long seasonal-themed packet FULL of language activities! It's easy to target multiple goals with one story. This is perfect for mixed groups working on comprehension, WH- questions, vocabulary, and context clues.

BUNDLE INCLUDES:

Fall Non-Fiction Short Stories and Language Activities

1. Making Apple Pie
2. Apple Life Cycle
3. Spider Life Cycle
4. Bat Life Cycle
5. Growing a Pumpkin

Winter Non-Fiction Short Stories and Language Activities

1. Life Cycle of a Snowflake
2. Life Cycle of a Penguin
3. Making Hot Chocolate
4. Building a Snowman
5. Making Spaghetti

Spring Non-Fiction Short Stories and Language Activities

1. Growing a Flower
2. Frog Life Cycle
3. Butterfly Life Cycle
4. How to Compost
5. Chicken Life Cycle

Summer Non-Fiction Short Stories and Language Activities

1. Turtle Life Cycle
2. Ant Life Cycle
3. Making a Sundae
4. Owning a Goldfish
5. Making a PB&J

EACH STORY INCLUDES:

6-Step Sequencing Cards

After reading the story, practice sequencing! You may choose to laminate the colored copy for yourself and give the students the black & white copy to cut & sequence. Remove cards to decrease sequencing difficulty.

Written Ordering

After reading the story, you may have older students number the sequenced steps 1 – 6.

Context Clues

Use context clues to fill in the blanks. Use the word bank or remove it for added difficulty.

Key Vocabulary & Definitions

These are to be used with the vocabulary matching mat, or can be used as a standalone worksheet.

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING VISUALS:

Sequencing Mat

When working on written or picture sequencing, ask your students to look for the clue words listed on the numbered mat. This visual will help to recognize sequencing vocabulary.

Vocabulary Matching Mat

Cut out the vocabulary and definition strips that go along with each story. Cut and paste the corresponding word and definition together or write them beside each other.

WH- Question Mat

Practice writing or verbally asking & answering WH- questions using the graphic organizer.

Vocabulary Graphic Organizer

Write a targeted vocabulary word and complete the graphic organizer.

Not convinced?
There is a free fall story available so you can try it before you buy. Check it out here!

If you like this resource, you might also like:

• Year-Round Bundle: Fictional Short Stories and Language Activities (Save 20%!)
• Spring Fictional Short Stories and Language Activities
• Summer Fictional Short Stories and Language Activities
• Fall Fictional Short Stories and Language Activities
• Winter Fictional Short Stories and Language Activities

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