Less than $5 Elementary School Literature Guided Reading Books (by date, oldest first)

Studying Restart? Don't know where to start? We got you covered. This flip book goes through all chapters of the book. It also include a character map and author information to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the novel or after the book is done. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about William Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous play whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• An Easel activity for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download my Romeo and Juliet Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Other similar or relevant resources:

• Other William Shakespeare Resources
• World History Resources

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about William Shakespeare's famous play, A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous play whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• An Easel activity for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets and computers download the A Midsummer Night's Dream Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

Also, check out our A Midsummer Night's Dream Play Script rewritten for young performers.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Other similar or relevant resources:

• Other William Shakespeare Resources
• World History Resources

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous British author, Roald Dahl.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade learning about famous authors or some of his books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, Fantastic Mr Fox or The Witches. Students will learn key facts about the famous author whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• An Easel activity for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Roald Dahl Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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• Distance Learning Resources

• World History Resources

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Fostering avid readers means consistently presenting books to your class. I have witnessed, first-hand, the power of consistent Book Talks with my students. Book Talks have the power to foster continued love in avid readers and reach even the most struggling readers.
Check out my no-prep Book Talk Guides for teachers. And because I am so passionate about the power of Book Talks, my Book Talk Guides will ALWAYS BE FREE!

What's Included?

• Teacher Tips for successful book talks

• Book Talk Guide, including genre, what kind of students might enjoy each book, and a plot summary

• Two student book talk response activities

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The Lacemaker and the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is a compelling piece of historical fiction that transports the readers back to the palace of Versailles at the end of the 18th century, before the French Revolution. The story revolves around a young girl who forges an unlikely friendship with Marie Antoinette's daughter, offering the readers a unique perspective of the political upheaval and the royal life during this period. This book is an excellent educational resource that can encourage students to engage deeply and empathetically with this crucial period in history.

This resource is an in depth look at The Lacemaker & the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.

Included are

• Chapter summary worksheets

• Character reviews

• Vocabulary sheet

• Individual chapter questions (which can be used for notes or as a quiz)

• Quizes

  • Chapter 1-5

  • Chapter 6-10,

  • Chapter 11-15,

  • Chapter 16-20,

  • Chapter 21-25,

  • Chapter 26-29

• Test on the entire book

~ Stink Solar System Superhero is a wonderful book to reinforce a solar system/planet study. Students will use their background knowledge about our solar system and gain new understandings about our planets. This literature unit is a great guided reading group study. ~Questions are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and use higher level thinking skills. Many questions also elicit story recall responses. ~Included in the unit: -comprehension questions for each chapter -word work activity for each chapter ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit will last about a week or two. Sometimes the guided reading groups set their own expectations/assignments for completing their books. ~ Stink Solar System Superhero is an AR level 3.4 book.

~ How To Be Cool in the Third Grade literature unit can be used with a guided reading group or as a whole class novel study.

~ Questions use higher level thinking skills.

~Included in the unit:

-vocabulary for the book

-comprehension questions for each chapter

~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit can last from a week to two weeks depending on how often I meet with the group.

~This book is a great beginning of the school year book.

~ How To Be Cool in the Third Grade is an AR level 3.1 book.

Thanks,

Judy & Rachel

~ Jake Drake Teacher’s Pet literature unit can be used with a guided reading group or as a whole class novel study. ~ Questions using higher level thinking skills and character recording sheet are included. ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit can last from a week to two weeks depending on how often I meet with the group. ~ Jake Drake Teacher's Pet is an AR level 4.3 book.

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid is the first book in the Stink series. This great book would be a wonderful connection to a math measurement unit and/or President’s Day. The format is half page (my students LOVE the booklet format). Copy front/back, staple and you’re ready to go. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -short word work review task for five chapters (nouns, verbs, adjectives, possessive nouns, compound words, and cool words (word choice). Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid is an AR level 3.0 book. I hope your students enjoy this Stink book! Please leave your comments and feedback, I enjoy hearing from you. Also, I would love to have you follow me to receive notifications about my new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy

~ Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker is a wonderful book to reinforce letter writing, idioms, and friendships. This literature unit is a great guided reading group study. ~The format is half page. Copy front/back, staple together. My students love the half page booklet format. ~Included in the unit: -comprehension questions for each chapter -idiom project ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit will last about a week or two. Sometimes the guided reading groups set their own expectations/assignments for completing their books. ~Questions are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and use higher level thinking skills. Many questions also elicit story recall responses. ~ Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker is an AR level 3.2 book.

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Stink and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers is book three in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -short word work review task for some chapters -art connection opportunities Stink and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers is an AR level 3.5 book. I hope your students enjoy this Stink book! Please leave your comments and feedback, I enjoy hearing from you. Also, I would love to have you follow me to receive notifications about my new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy

Tornado poke cards are a great independent, partner or guided reading group comprehension activity. My students love the poke card process and enjoy checking each other when they answer questions. The poke cards are self checking. Students will answer the question by selecting one of three choices. Using a pencil, straw, or pipe cleaner, students will poke through the hole to choose their answer. The correct answer will have a mark above or around the hole. The poking process quickly engages the students and provides immediate feedback to them. Cards have chapter titles on them for ease of organization.

Marvin Redpost Kidnapped at Birth? is a wonderful, imaginative story! Readers will be captivated. Sharing a book with a close group of friends is a special time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary words for four chapters -answer key for chapter questions Marvin Redpost Kidnapped at Birth? is an AR level 2.8 book. We know your students enjoy this Marvin Redpost adventure! Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Stop by Judy’s blog http://iteach2nd.blogspot.com/ for glimpses into her classroom. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

~ Marvin Redpost Alone in His Teacher’s House literature unit can be used with a guided reading group or as a whole class novel study. ~ Questions use higher level thinking skills. Responsibility is the focus in this Marvin Redpost book. ~Vocabulary work is included in the unit. ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit can last from a week to two weeks depending on how often I meet with the group. Extra time may be needed to complete the game activity. ~ Marvin Redpost Alone in His Teacher’s House is an AR level 2.9 book.

Second graders enjoy a good Stink Moody story. Just enough gross stuff for the boys and just enough humor for everyone! Stink books appeal to 3rd and 4th grade students also! Guided reading groups are a great time to work on fluency, word recognition, and phonics skills. Students will love working with the teacher in a close, small group setting. Stink and the Shark Sleepover is book nine in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). I copy the pages single sided. This allows a blank side for further word work or notes I may want the students to write down. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -word work tasks (verbs, adjectives, compound words, two-syllable words) Stink and the Shark Sleepover is an AR level 3.2 book. I hope your students enjoy this Stink book! Please leave your comments and feedback, I enjoy hearing from you. Also, I would love to have you follow me to receive notifications about my new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy

~ The Case of the Marshmallow Monster is perfect for guided reading groups. The 12 page packet can easily be differentiated. ~Included in the unit: -vocabulary for the book -comprehension questions for each chapter -extension project – The Marshmallow Monster Chase game ~ When I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups, the unit can last from a week to two weeks depending on how often the group meets. My guided reading groups also set their own expectations/assignments for completing their books. Sometimes students work with partner to complete assigned chapters. ~The extension project is a wonderful culminating project for the book. Students use the game board and guidelines to create their own original Marshmallow Monster Chase game. ~ The Case of the Marshmallow Monster is an AR level 2.8 book.

Stink is off to Shakespeare camp!  Sword fights, poison, insults all add to Stink’s fun adventure.  Your students will giggle as they read about the Shakespeare camp activities.

This book study is a perfect companion for students to complete as they read.  Many questions are open ended and spark discussion. The product format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format).  The half page packets can be easily tucked inside the book. The small size also saves paper!

Included in the packet:

 -comprehension questions for each chapter

 -vocabulary for some chapters (11 total vocabulary words)

 -answer key for chapter questions

Stink Hamlet and Cheese is an AR level 3.4 book.

We hope your students enjoy this Megan McDonald book.  Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you.  Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies.

Be sure to check out all of our Stink book companions!

Thanks for visiting and checking out our store!

~ Judy & Rachel ~

It is almost Valentine’s Day and so much is happening in Emily’s classroom. Your students will enjoy the antics of Emily, Sherri, Beast, and the other students in Ms. Rooney’s class. The Valentine Star is the perfect book for students just beginning their chapter book reading journey. The product format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). The half page packets can be easily tucked inside the book. As an added bonus a full page version is included! Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -answer key for chapter questions The Valentine Star is an AR level 2.5 book. We hope your students enjoy this Patricia Reilly Giff book. Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

What can go wrong when Judy Moody has a good luck charm? Your students will quickly make connections with many parts of the book and identify with the antics of the Moody kids. Your students will enjoy Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm. The product format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). The half page packets can be easily tucked inside the book. Bonus - full size pages are included! Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -over 20 vocabulary words -answer key for chapter questions -two different page formats - full size and half size pages Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm is an AR level 3.1 book. We hope your students enjoy this Megan McDonald book. Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~