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CVC Words Read and Reveal Cards for Blending CVC Words

By Jennifer Connett

These CVC read and reveal cards make a great phonics center for segmenting and blending CVC words. These phonics cards are easy to prep and the resulting literacy center will provide independent practice that students with love! The self checking nature of the cards will give students instant feedback on if they read the word correctly.

When to Use

  • Literacy Center
  • Independent Practice
  • Small Group Activity
  • Morning Basket or Morning Tub Activity
  • Table Top Center Activity

More CVC Activities:

CVC Word Work Sentences with Real Photographs

CVC Words Puzzles

CVC Salt Tray Writing Center

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CVC Centers and Hands On Activities Bundle

By Jennifer Connett

These phonics based CVC word work centers are great for students learning to read CVC words. Practice beginning, middle and ending sounds of CVC words, spelling CVC words and reading CVC words with the activities in this bundle. Students can gain practice in reading and spelling over 250 CVC words.

Included in this bundle are the following products:

  • CVC Spelling Cards
  • CVC Spelling Puzzles
  • CVC Onset and Rime Puzzles
  • CVC Read and Reveal Cards
  • CVC Nonsense Word Cards
  • CVC Flashcards
  • CVC Clip Cards
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Phonics Self Checking Reading and Blending Cards Bundle

By Jennifer Connett

With read and reveal cards, students can practice reading, decoding and sounding out words and then check their reading by opening the card and revealing the picture inside! Each set of cards focuses on a different phonics skill.

Each cards in these sets have lines and dots for students to move their finger along as they sound out each word. After sounding out the word, students open the card to see if they read the word correctly!

Sets Currently Included:

CVC Words -- 164 cards

CVCe Words -- 96 cards

Digraphs -- 67 cards

Diphthongs - 80 cards

Ending Blends -- 60 cards

Bossy R -- 18 cards

L Blends -- 64 cards

R Blends -- 72 cards

S Blends -- 56 cards

Trigraphs -- 48 cards

Vowel Teams - 27 cards

Note that some cards do repeat if they fall in more than one set, though all the cards in the CVC and the CVCe sets are unique to those sets.

All words in each set are one syllable words with 2-6 individual phonemes.

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DRAGON MASTERS #13 Eye of the Earthquake Dragon BOOK COMPANION

By The Book Bandit

A BOOK COMPANION for DRAGON MASTERS #13 Eye of the Earthquake Dragon by Tracey West.

This 54 page Chapter Book Companion includes highly engaging and comprehensive reading comprehension questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover a wide range of the English Curriculum Standards in context. Check out the PREVIEW for an example of some of the content included.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created in the order of the book.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

  • Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
  • Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view.
  • Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
  • Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses.
  • Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work.
  • Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story.
  • Research - relevant to the story including bats, turtles, volcanoes and owls.
  • Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story
  • Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
  • Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

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Response to Literature Packets- Levels J-M, Guided Reading

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to several books at Level J, Level K, Level L and Level M. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. These packets can also be used during guided reading. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response -Text Connections - Major Event - Author's Purpose - Questioning - Grammar - Opinion Includes these titles… Abuela When Sopie Gets Angry… Amelia Bedelia Caps For Sale Amazing Grace Where the Wild Things Are The Adventures of Beekle The Enormous Turnip Peter’s Chair Judy Moody Mercy Watson to the Rescue Cam Jansen Those Shoes Last Stop on Market Street Cornelius **LEVELS J,K,L,M**

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Response to Literature Packets- Levels J-M, Guided Reading

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to several books at Level J, Level K, Level L and Level M. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. These packets can also be used during guided reading. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response -Text Connections - Major Event - Author's Purpose - Questioning - Grammar - Opinion Includes these titles… Abuela When Sopie Gets Angry… Amelia Bedelia Caps For Sale Amazing Grace Where the Wild Things Are The Adventures of Beekle The Enormous Turnip Peter’s Chair Judy Moody Mercy Watson to the Rescue Cam Jansen Those Shoes Last Stop on Market Street Cornelius **LEVELS J,K,L,M**

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Response to Literature Packets- Levels J-M, Guided Reading

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to several books at Level J, Level K, Level L and Level M. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. These packets can also be used during guided reading. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response -Text Connections - Major Event - Author's Purpose - Questioning - Grammar - Opinion Includes these titles… Abuela When Sopie Gets Angry… Amelia Bedelia Caps For Sale Amazing Grace Where the Wild Things Are The Adventures of Beekle The Enormous Turnip Peter’s Chair Judy Moody Mercy Watson to the Rescue Cam Jansen Those Shoes Last Stop on Market Street Cornelius **LEVELS J,K,L,M**

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Reading Strategies
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Response to Literature Packets- Levels J-M, Guided Reading

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to several books at Level J, Level K, Level L and Level M. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. These packets can also be used during guided reading. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response -Text Connections - Major Event - Author's Purpose - Questioning - Grammar - Opinion Includes these titles… Abuela When Sopie Gets Angry… Amelia Bedelia Caps For Sale Amazing Grace Where the Wild Things Are The Adventures of Beekle The Enormous Turnip Peter’s Chair Judy Moody Mercy Watson to the Rescue Cam Jansen Those Shoes Last Stop on Market Street Cornelius **LEVELS J,K,L,M**

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Caps for Sale! | Literature Response | Books Club | Graphic Organizers

By Veronica Reyes

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

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Literature Circle Response Packets- Levels H/I- Guided Reading!

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to several books at Level H and Level I. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. These packets can also be used during guided reading. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response - Questioning - Grammar - Opinion Includes these titles… Are You My Mother? The Kissing Hand The Clever Monkey Blackout Winners Never Quit George Shrinks Goodnight Moon So Much Hondo and Fabian **LEVELS H/I**

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The Big Test Book Activities Companion Read Aloud Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for The Big Test, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "The Big Test ".

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Lubna and Pebble Book Activities Companion Read Aloud Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for Lubna and Pebble, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "Lubna and Pebble".

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Pete The Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes Book Companion Read Aloud Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for Pete the cat: rocking in my school shoes, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "Pete The Cat Rocking In My School Shoes".

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Thelma the Unicorn Book Activities Companion Read Aloud Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for Thelma the Unicorn, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "Thelma the Unicorn".

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Ada Twist Scientist Book Activities Companion Read Aloud Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for Ada Twist Scientist, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "Ada Twist Scientist".

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We Are Water Protectors Lindstrom Book Companion Activities Read Aloud Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for We Are Water Protectors Lindstrom, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "We Are Water Protectors Lindstrom".

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The Most Magnificent Thing Book Activities Companion Read Aloud Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for The Most Magnificent Thing, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "The Most Magnificent Thing".

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The Biggest Snowman Ever Book Companion Activities Read Aloud Winter Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for The Biggest Snowman Ever Book, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "The Biggest Snowman Ever".

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The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Book Activities Companion Read Aloud Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad".

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Is Your Mama a Llama Book Activities Companion Read Aloud Questions

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of companion activities for Is Your Mama a Llama, perfect for extension work after a read-aloud of the story. These no-prep activities help students engage deeply with the themes and characters, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

  • Title and Author Identification
  • Illustrator Recognition
  • Setting Exploration
  • Favorite Part Reflection
  • Character Analysis (main and favorite characters)
  • Book Rating
  • Illustration Activity
  • Problem and Solution Identification
  • ....

Each activity supports reading comprehension and connects to the story’s themes, making this set a valuable tool for extending students’ understanding of "Is Your Mama a Llama".

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