1st Grade Literature Guided Reading Books (by date, latest first)

About Billie B. Brown

'Billie B. Brown' is a series of illustrated chapter books for reluctant and emerging readers written by Sally Rippin. The ‘Billie B. Brown' Series is full of down-to-earn, realistic stories, with word art or illustration on every second page and no more than 50 words per page.

In the bonus section you will find the document that has all of the worksheets together as one file. If you have suggestions or want to ask any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email, mrleeslearners1@gmail.com

Included in this bundle are the comprehension worksheets for:

The Beautiful Haircut

Billie is the best hairdresser ever. She likes to style her dolls' hair, but real hairdressers cut hair, too.

The Birthday Mix-up

Billie's party is going to be the best ever, with lots of fun things planned. Now, she just has to wait for her friends to show up.

The Soccer Star

When the boys won't let Billie play soccer with them, Billie disguises herself as a boy and proves that girls can play soccer, too.

The Little Lie

Billie broke her arm, and it is going to be the best story ever for Show and Tell, especially if she adds in a crocodile.

The Secret Message

Billie and a friend find a tiny bottle at the beach and imagine what's inside. Could there be a secret message from a pirate?

The Big Sister

Billie's mom is having a baby, and Billie can't wait to give the baby her favorite teddy.

The Extra-Special Helper

Billie's class is on a field trip to the zoo, and Billie's job is helper.

The Second-best Friend

Billie has always been best friends with Jack, but when Rebecca wants to be her best friend, too, Billie is afraid she will have to choose.

The Copycat Kid **New Added July 8**

There is a new girl in Billie's class and Billie has been asked to be her buddy. Being the new girl's buddy is a very important job, but what happens when the new girl starts to copy everything Billie does?

Each book has a two page worksheet that includes questions from the each chapter and vocabulary.

Billie B. Brown Books To Be Added

The Bad Butterfly

The Midnight Feast

The Spotty Vacation

The Deep End

The Night Fright

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About Hey Jack!

'Hey Jack!' is a series of illustrated chapter books for reluctant and emerging readers written by Sally Rippin. The ‘Hey Jack! Series is full of down-to-earn, realistic stories, with word art or illustration on every second page and no more than 50 words per page. #bundlebonanza

In the bonus section you will find the document that has all of the worksheets together as one file. If you have suggestions or want to ask any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email, mrleeslearners1@gmail.com

Included in this bundle are the comprehension worksheets for:

The New Friend

Jack has found a lost puppy! Can he convince his mom and dad to let him keep it? Will the puppy become The New Friend?

The Robot Blues

Jack has made the best robot suit for a costume party, but he's afraid the other kids will think a homemade costume is silly.

The Worry Monster

Jack has a spelling test, but he doesn't want to study for it. What will happen if he leaves it until the last minute?

The Scary Solo

Jack is angry that Billie got the solo he wanted, but can he save the day when things go wrong on concert night?

The Playground Problem

Jack’s friend Billie is away, so he plays with Alex instead. They have lots of fun together! But what will happen when Billie comes back and Jack is faced with The Playground Problem?

The Top Team

Jack wants to win the maths competition at school, but it's not his best subject. Luckily, he's been paired with a maths whiz! Can they work together to win?

The Winning Goal

Jack wants to kick a goal at soccer, but the coach has made him goalie, and there is no glory in goalkeeping.

The Circus Lesson ** Added June 28**

Jack's new babysitter is great--pizza for dinner, juggling lessons and sleeping outside with no tent. But will Jack let his worrying get in the way of enjoying the circus lesson?

The Crazy Cousins ** Added July 7**

When asked to spend the day with his crazy cousins, Jack's reluctance and bad mood may spoil the whole day.

Each book has a two page worksheet that includes questions from the each chapter and vocabulary.

Hey Jack! Books To Be Added

The Worst Sleepover

The Bumpy Ride

The Bravest Kid

The Toy Sale

The Big Adventure

The Best Party Ever

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The Beautiful Haircut by Sally Rippin is part of the Billie B. Brown series. This file contains comprehension questions for each chapter of the book and vocabulary questions. It has an Accelerated Reading level of 2.5. About the story Billie is a very good hairdresser. In fact, she is so good that she can make any hair look great! So why won’t Jack play hairdressers with Billie? Fortunately for Billie, she has a lot of customers to practice on and she doesn’t have time to worry about Jack at all. But after lots of clipping, combing and smoothing, Billie gets bored and decides that she should cut hair too! With one snip, Billie quickly realizes that cutting hair is something that only a real hairdresser should do. It also leaves Billie to wonder who will help her fix her hairdressing mistake. Other Billie B. Brown Book Studies Billie B. Brown: The Extra-Special Helper By Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Secret Message by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Birthday Mix-up by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Soccer Star by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Big Sister by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Little Lie by Sally Rippen Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Second-best Friend by Sally Rippen Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Copycat Kid by Sally Rippen Book Study *** How to get TeachShare credits to use on future purchases *** Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Why is feedback so important? Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TeachShare credits that can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps me make my products better suit your needs! *** How To Follow My Store *** Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page OR at the top of my store page. Following me notifies you when I post a new item and you will receive customized email updates about my store.

The Playground Problem by Sally Rippin is part of the Hey Jack! series. This file contains comprehension questions for each chapter of the book and vocabulary questions. It has an Accelerated Reading level of 2.5. If you have suggestions or want to ask any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email, mrleeslearners1@gmail.com About the Story: Jack’s friend Billie is away, so he plays with Alex instead. They have lots of fun together! But what will happen when Billie comes back and Jack is faced with The Playground Problem? Other Hey Jack! Book Studies Hey Jack! The New Friend by Sally Rippin Book Study Hey Jack! The Robot Blues by Sally Rippin Book Study Hey Jack! The Worry Monster by Sally Rippin Book Study Hey Jack! The Scary Solo by Sally Rippin Book Study Hey Jack! The Top Team by Sally Rippen Book Study Hey Jack! The Winning Goal by Sally Rippen Book Study Hey Jack! The Circus Lesson by Sally Rippin Book Study Hey Jack! The Crazy Cousins by Sally Rippin Book Study *** How to get TeachShare credits to use on future purchases *** Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Why is feedback so important? Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TeachShare credits that can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps me make my products better suit your needs! *** How To Follow My Store *** Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page OR at the top of my store page. Following me notifies you when I post a new item and you will receive customized email updates about my store.

This packet is a literature response to Caps for Sale. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. These are graphic organizers with reading comprehension questions to promote a deeper understanding.

This book is at a Level K.

Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-

- Predicting

- Visualizing

- Short Answer Response

- Questioning

- Opinion

This packet is a literature response to Judy Moody Saves the World.It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. This book is at a Level M. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response - Questioning - Story Mapping - Grammar - Character Analysis - Text Connections - Compare and Contrast For literature response packets for Levels J-M, click here: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Response-to-Literature-Packets-Levels-J-M-Guided-Reading-2935703

This packet is a literature response to Judy Moody Saves the World.It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. This book is at a Level M. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response - Questioning - Story Mapping - Grammar - Character Analysis - Text Connections - Compare and Contrast For literature response packets for Levels J-M, click here: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Response-to-Literature-Packets-Levels-J-M-Guided-Reading-2935703

This packet is a literature response to Judy Moody Saves the World.It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. This book is at a Level M. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response - Questioning - Story Mapping - Grammar - Character Analysis - Text Connections - Compare and Contrast For literature response packets for Levels J-M, click here: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Response-to-Literature-Packets-Levels-J-M-Guided-Reading-2935703

This packet is a literature response to Judy Moody Saves the World.It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. This book is at a Level M. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response - Questioning - Story Mapping - Grammar - Character Analysis - Text Connections - Compare and Contrast For literature response packets for Levels J-M, click here: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Response-to-Literature-Packets-Levels-J-M-Guided-Reading-2935703

The Infamous Ratsos  live in the big city, where there is always something to do.  What do Louie and Ralphie do? You’ll enjoy the kindness twist in the story!

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 word/s for most chapters (9 total vocabulary words)

 -answer key for chapter questions

The Infamous Ratsos  is an AR level 3.5 book.

We hope your students enjoy this tale of kindness!  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.

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Your students will quickly connect with the thought of having a bad birthday.  Everyone has an idea of a bad birthday.

Mrs. Moody in The Birthday Jinx 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. Full page format is also include. 

As an added bonus a full page version is included!

Included in the packet:

  -comprehension questions for each chapter

  -11 vocabulary words 

  -answer key for chapter questions

  -snowy owl research project page

Mrs. Moody in The Birthday Jinx is an AR level 3.0 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.

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Kids love digging in sandboxes or even the backyard.  Find out what happens when Stink digs up the backyard.

Searching for Stinkodon 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. Full page format is also include. 

As an added bonus a full page version is included!

Included in the packet:

  -comprehension questions for each chapter

  -9 vocabulary words 

  -answer key for chapter questions

  -dinosaur research project page

Searching for Stinkodon is an AR level 3.3 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.

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My Teacher For President is the ideal book to make connections with the election process.  This fun, easy to read book will entertain and start your students thinking about YOUR great qualities for president.

Students write about their teacher’s presidential qualities  and show off their artistic ability as well.

Included in the packet:

  -7 vocabulary word cards and definition cards

  -letter writing activity

  -student drawing page

We hope your students enjoy Kay Winters’ 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.

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Pets are fun!  At various times owners have to figure out what is wrong with their pet or what would be best for their pet.  In Triple Pet Trouble trouble just seems to follow Judy.

Triple Pet Trouble 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.  Full page format is also include. 

As an added bonus a full page version is included!

Included in the packet:

  -comprehension questions for each chapter

  -11 vocabulary words 

  -answer key for chapter questions

  -Tic-Tac-Toe Learning Menu for culminating project

Triple Pet Trouble 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.

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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! Magic Tree House Pirates Past Noon is book #4 in the series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary -short word work review task for many chapters -art connection opportunity -answer key for chapter questions Pirates Past Noon is an AR level 2.8 book. We hope your students enjoy this Magic Tree House 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. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

~ Night of the Ninjas 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 sheet -end of the book project, students create a game based on the characters, vocabulary, and questions ~ 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. ~ Night of the Ninjas is an AR level 2.7 book. Enjoy! Visit my blog for more ideas http://iteach2nd.blogspot.com Judy

Izzy-wizzy fuzzy-wuzzy!  Can Mr. Magic pull a rabbit out of his hat?  Read to find out the fun that follows those magic words.

Rocky Zang in The Amazing Mr. Magic 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

  -13 vocabulary words 

  -magic word collector page

  -answer key for chapter questions

  -magic trick culminating project

Rocky Zang in The Amazing Mr. Magic is an AR level 2.7 book.

Other books in the collection:

Mrs. Moody in the Birthday Jinx

Searching for Stinkodon

Triple Pet Trouble

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.

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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! Magic Tree House Dinosaurs Before Dark is book #1 in the series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary -short word work review task for many chapters -art connection opportunities -answer key for chapter questions Dinosaurs Before Dark is an AR level 2.6 book. We hope your students enjoy this Magic Tree House 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. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

Owl At Home poke cards are a great independent, partner or guided reading group comprehension activity. 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. Teacher Preparation: -Print on card stock for durability. -Using a hole punch, at each * punch a hole. -Identify the correct answer and draw a circle around the hole or mark an X above the hole. -Laminate for durability.

~ Day of the Dragon King 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: -comprehension questions for each chapter -Chinese inventions research activity -bingo vocabulary game -cut and paste the vocabulary words to the card each student makes their own card; when a player has bingo they select one of the words and tell why it was important to the story; the game can also be played prior to reading the book to develop vocabulary -compound words activities -word sort – person, place, thing, adjective, time -print off two sets to play memory ~ 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. ~ Day of the Dragon King is an AR level 3.3 book.