For Any Grade Close Reading Homework (by date, latest first)

This Resource:

This resource is packed with 90 easy-to-use prompts that will get your students excited about reading and thinking creatively. These activities are perfect for any book or reading ability.

How Can You Use This Resource?

• In the Classroom: Use these prompts as bell ringers, exit tickets, or independent activities. They’re also great for literature circles, group projects, and book club discussions.
• For Homework: Assign prompts to help students reflect on their reading at home.
• For Fun Extras: These activities are perfect for early finishers or as enrichment for students who want a challenge.

Examples of Prompts:

• Imagine the story happened in a different time or place—how would it change?
• Draw a map of the story’s setting and label key locations.
• Write a letter to your favorite character.
• Create a recipe for the book using “ingredients” like suspense, friendship, or humor.
• Predict what might happen next and explain why you think so.
• Summarize the story using only emojis and explain your choices.