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Berenstain Bears & Too Much Vacation Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Stan & Jan Berenstain (book not included).

This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :

53 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. continued

6. *** answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2024)

8. *** Sequencing answers

9. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

10. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste the correct ones with the character (NEW 2024)

11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ….

14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

19. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

20. Writing Prompt : with tree- shaped lined paper ...

21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Mama Vs Papa

22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

24. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

25. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definition

26. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet

27. Vocabulary Words : Fill-in-the-blank using the 10-Word Box

28. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

29. 21-Word Search page

30. 10 Word Scramble page

31. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

32. *** Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

33. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

34. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

35. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

36. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

37. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 homophone rhyming words

38. Design & Detail illustrating page

39. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

40. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos

41. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

42. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

43. Acrostic Poem : FOREST

44. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From MOUNTAINS (NEW 2024)

45. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

46. Math : 12 simple addition problems

47. * * * Math : answer sheet

48. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

49. * * * Math : answer sheet

50. Label a Bear : 9 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

51. Lebel That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words

52. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction

53. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

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Get your students excited for summer break while boosting fluency and comprehension with this fun and engaging Reader’s Theater Companion for The Night Before Summer Vacation by Natasha Wing!

This end-of-year activity is the perfect way to celebrate the last days of school while keeping your students focused and learning. With scripts for both 2 and 3 readers, this resource is ideal for small groups, literacy centers, or intervention time. Students will love performing their own version of the story while practicing key reading skills!

What’s Included:

• Reader’s Theater Scripts for 2 students and 3 students
• Summer-Themed Word Search
• Answer Key for Word Search
• 5 Summer-Themed Coloring Sheets (Perfect for early finishers, morning work, or a calming brain break!)

This low-prep, high-engagement resource is designed to:

• Support fluency and expression
• Build reading confidence
• Reinforce comprehension
• Add a little summer fun to your ELA block!

Whether you’re wrapping up your school year or planning a summer-themed reading day, this Reader’s Theater companion to The Night Before Summer Vacation will be a student favorite.

Make your end-of-school-year lesson plans meaningful and memorable with this ready-to-use reading activity!

About the Book

The Night Before Summer Vacation by Natasha Wing is a playful, rhyming story that follows a young girl and her family as they prepare for an exciting summer trip. As they pack and plan, things don’t go quite as smoothly as expected, leading to some silly mix-ups and relatable chaos. In the end, the family is ready for their adventure, capturing the joy and anticipation of summer vacation.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

AR Test No. 106397 Grade Level 2.5