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Make reading fun and engaging with this How to Catch a Class Pet Reader’s Theater & Literacy Activities Pack! This companion resource is designed to support comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing—perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or whole-class lessons.

This Reader’s Theater for How to Catch a Class Pet includes two scripts—designed for 2 or 3 student roles—making it easy to adapt for different group sizes. Build fluency, expression, and confidence as students take on character parts and retell the Easter story in their own voices.

What’s Included:

Reader’s Theater Scripts

• Two versions: one for 2 students and one for 3 students
• Supports fluency, expression, and collaboration

Vocabulary Activity

• Students match key vocabulary words from the story to their definitions
• Includes an answer key

Rhyming Words Match

• Fun and engaging rhyming word activity based on the story
• Includes an answer key

Writing Prompt

• “What class pet should we get and why?”
• Encourages opinion writing and text-to-self connections

Word Search

• Features key words from the story
• Includes an answer key

This low-prep resource is perfect for extending your How to Catch a Class Pet read-aloud and helping students build critical literacy skills through meaningful, story-based activities.

About the Book

A group of clever kids sets out on a mission to catch their classroom's runaway pet using creative traps and teamwork. As the students put their plans into action, chaos and laughter follow with each unexpected twist. This fun, rhyming story celebrates problem-solving, persistence, and the joy of working together.

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

AR Test No. 517605 Grade Level 2.7

Engage Early Readers with a Fun, Replayable Reading Comprehension Game:

Help early readers decode unfamiliar words with this Nonsense Word Reading Comprehension Practice Game! Using riddles and poems filled with "nonsense" gibberish words made up of letters, symbols, and numbers, early readers apply critical-thinking skills to practice using context clues to unlock meaning. Perfect for building confidence and reading comprehension skills in young learners who struggle with decoding unfamiliar words.

Key Features:

• Interactive and Engaging: A simple game with simple animations, sound effects, and visuals designed to keep young learners focused and excited.
• Unlimited Replay: 15 riddles are selected randomly from a pool of 50+ passages, ensuring every session is fresh and fun. No need for extra purchases!
• Aligned to Standards: Fully aligned with TEKS ELA.2.3.B and CCSS standards, helping learners use context within and beyond a sentence to decode unfamiliar words.
• No Tech Barriers: Play on any device—no macros, no Google account, and no prep needed.
• Automatic Scoring: Save time with instant feedback and an included answer key.
• Personalized Learning: Learners are acknowledged by name for an extra touch of engagement.

Why Educators Love This Game

• Cost-Effective: With unlimited replayability, this game offers exceptional value. Students can play again and again without additional costs, making it a budget-friendly classroom solution.
• Versatile Usage: Use in-class, at home, or as part of a blended learning approach. Perfect for individual practice or group challenges.
• Fun Meets Learning: Transform reading comprehension into an exciting adventure for young readers, while meeting essential educational goals.

This simple game is designed to focus on reading comprehension and is fully aligned to TEKS ELA.2.3.B and CCSS standards, helping learners use context within and beyond a sentence to decode unfamiliar words.

Features include:

• Simple animations, sound effects, and simple visuals for maximum learner engagement.
• Automatic scoring and answer key—zero prep required.
• Replayability to keep learners practicing without extra cost.

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What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content requires the Internet and is not editable. Again, you are encouraged to test drive the functionality via the preview game, so that there are no surprises after purchase. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

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Dive into a sea of creativity with the Under the Sea Roll a Story activity! This fun, engaging writing prompt challenges students to roll a dice and craft their own ocean adventure.

Contents:
With Under the Sea Roll a Story, students let chance guide their story creation! This activity includes:

• 6 Ocean-Themed Characters: Characters like mermaids, divers, sea creatures, and more add depth and variety to each story.
• 6 Story Problems: Will they face stormy waters, get shipwrecked, or encounter a sunken treasure?
• 6 Settings: Each roll could reveal an underwater cave, coral reef, or mysterious sunken ship as the backdrop.
• Lined Story Paper Options: After rolling, students organize and write their stories on included lined paper, building a full ocean adventure from their unique prompts.

How It Works:
Students roll the dice three times to create a character, problem, and setting combination for their story. With all three elements decided, they can plan, organize, and then fully write their story using the provided paper. This interactive setup adds excitement while guiding students through story structure basics.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
Under the Sea Roll a Story combines storytelling, creativity, and writing practice in a way that’s perfect for young learners. The dice-based format brings an element of surprise, making each story unique and keeping students engaged. Teachers will appreciate the focus on structured story creation, vocabulary expansion, and imagination!

Features:

• 6 ocean-inspired characters, problems, and settings for limitless story ideas
• Dice-based prompts that make planning fun and structured
• Themed lined paper for easy story organization
• 8.5x11 pages for straightforward printing and classroom setup

How This Product Can Be Used in the Classroom or Other Educational Settings:

1. Writing Centers: This makes a great addition to writing centers, where students can create stories independently.
2. Group Storytelling: Use it as a group activity where students share their stories for a lively storytelling session.
3. Vocabulary Building: Ocean-themed elements introduce new vocabulary and imaginative concepts.
4. Early Finisher Activity: An ideal task for students who finish early and love creative writing.
5. Theme Week: Perfect for a week focused on the ocean or marine life, tying into science or literature lessons.

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Roll, Write, and Create! This Valentine’s Day Roll-a-Story turns storytelling into a fun, dice-rolling adventure! Students will roll to determine their character, problem, and setting, then use the provided writing pages to craft their own Valentine’s Day-themed story.

Contents:
Roll-a-Story Chart – 6 characters, 6 problems, and 6 settings with a Valentine’s Day party theme.
✍️ Lined Writing Pages – Multiple templates for story planning and final drafts.
❤️ Themed Characters – Includes a party planner, chocolate maker, and more!
Engaging Story Prompts – Problems like spilled punch or too many chocolates!
Exciting Settings – Includes a classroom, bakery, and more!

Why You’ll Love This Product:
✅ Boosts Creativity – Students roll unexpected story combinations for unique writing experiences.
✅ No Prep & Easy to Use – Just print and roll the dice!
✅ Encourages Structured Writing – Helps students organize and expand their ideas.
✅ Perfect for Valentine’s Day Fun – A festive way to get students excited about writing!

Who This Product Is For:
Elementary Teachers – Great for creative writing lessons in 1st-3rd grade.
Homeschool Educators – A fun, structured way to practice storytelling.
Writing Centers – An engaging, independent or partner activity.
Substitute Plans – A low-prep, high-engagement writing activity.
Early Finishers & Small Groups – Keep students busy with a fun writing challenge!

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Make Figurative Language Fun This Valentine’s Day!
Engage your students with this interactive figurative language activity, perfect for grades 3-5! Packed with Valentine’s Day-themed examples, this resource is ideal for literacy centers, creative writing practice, or February skill-building fun.

What’s Inside:

• Themed Mailboxes: Includes options with or without definitions, perfect for group or independent work.
• 48 Printable Postcards: 6 figurative language examples for each type (metaphor, simile, alliteration, allusion, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, personification, idioms).
• Blank Templates: Encourage creativity as students write their own figurative language postcards.
• Color & Black/White Versions: Use as printable worksheets or let students color their own.

Why Teachers Love It:

• No Prep Valentine’s Day Fun: Just print and use for centers, stations, or independent practice.
• Boost ELA Skills: Helps students master figurative language with themed, real-world examples.
• Interactive & Engaging: Students stay motivated with fun Valentine’s Day activities.

Perfect For:

• Valentine’s Day literacy centers
• Creative writing prompts
• Figurative language practice and review
• Hands-on, student-centered learning

Don’t miss out on this fun, no-prep resource! Make your February ELA lessons a hit with your students while boosting their confidence and skills.

Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR reading author’s purpose review activity! 40 task cards that include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama text.  Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.

A low-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!

➡️ Why You Will Love

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⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 genres
• Each genre has 10 task cards for a total of 40
• Teacher Directions
• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations
• Small Group
• Games
• Independent Practice
• Partner Work
• Sub Plans
• Formative Assessments

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Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR ELA context clues task card review activity! Includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama text.  Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.

A low-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!

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⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 genres
• Each genre has 10 task cards for a total of 40
• Teacher Directions
• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations
• Small Group
• Games
• Independent Practice
• Partner Work
• Sub Plans
• Formative Assessments

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Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Challenge your students with a Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Escape Room featuring inferences, context clues, plot, and making connections. Perfect for STAAR prep, collaboration, or independent work! With four interactive challenges, students will engage in teamwork and problem-solving to solve the mystery. With clear instructions and printable materials, it's an engaging way to make learning memorable! 

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➡️ What’s Included

• 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
• Interactive tasks decode a mystery word
• Mazes
• 8 Task Cards
• Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Independent Practice
3. Partner Work
4. STAAR Prep. 

Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!

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Engage 3rd-5th graders with this context clues pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.

These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master context clues in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.

➡️ What’s Included

• Twist Code
• Writing Dots
• 6 Task Cards
• Small Group Instruction Card
• Answer Key

➡️ Why You Will Love

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⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom. 

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Small Group
3. Independent Practice
4. Partner Work
5. Homework
6. STAAR Prep

Bring creativity and comprehension together!

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Mini-Lessons

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STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Engage 3rd-5th graders with this reading comprehension escape room activity on plot, inference, characters, and context clues. Great for STAAR prep, stations, centers, and review! Find The Missing Manuscript. 

A low-prep activity is designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way.  

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
• Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
• Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Independent Practice
3. Partner Work
4. STAAR Prep

Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!

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Engage 3rd-5th graders with a reading escape room on theme, context clues, story elements, and inferences. Perfect for STAAR prep, stations, centers, and comprehension review! Enjoy this engaging challenge!

A low-prep activity is designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way.  

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
• Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
• Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Independent Practice
3. Partner Work
4. STAAR Prep

Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!

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Theme Resources

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Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Make learning fun with this Reading Escape Room for Grades 3-5! Includes 10 task cards on central idea and key details, context clues, and inference.

Students will navigate through 10 task cards to determine which gem is the correct answer. With clear instructions and printable materials, it's an engaging way to make learning memorable.

A low-prep activity is designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way.  

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 10 Task Cards
• Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Independent Practice
3. Partner Work
4. STAAR Prep

Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!

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Context Clues Resources

Inference Resources

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Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Engage 3rd-5th graders with a reading escape room on author’s purpose, message, context clues, setting, and characters. Perfect for STAAR prep, stations, centers, and comprehension review!

A low-prep activity is designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way.  

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
• Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
• Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Independent Practice
3. Partner Work
4. STAAR Prep

Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!

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Make learning fun with New Year's ELA activities for Grades 3-5! Includes reading comprehension tasks on context clues, figurative language, and character relationships—perfect for engagement!

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐STAAR rigor comprehension activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.

➡️ What’s Included

• Mystery Picture
• Color-by-Number
• Cut-and-Paste: Character Relationships
• Writing prompt
• 3 High-Interest Passages

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Small Group
3. Independent Practice
4. Partner Work
5. Homework
6. STAAR Prep

Creative learning meets comprehension!

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Engage 3rd-5th graders with this text organization pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.

These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master text structure in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.

➡️ What’s Included

• Maze
• Cut and Paste
• Tic Tac Toe
• Answer Key

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom. 

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Small Group
3. Independent Practice
4. Partner Work
5. Homework
6. STAAR Prep

Bring creativity and comprehension together!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources! 

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR reading making inferences review activity! 40 task cards that include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama text.  Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.

A low-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 genres
• Each genre has 10 task cards for a total of 40
• Teacher Directions
• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations
• Small Group
• Games
• Independent Practice
• Partner Work
• Sub Plans
• Formative Assessments

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Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Engage 3rd-5th graders with this making inferences pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.

These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master making inferences in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.

➡️ What’s Included

• Twist Code
• Writing Dots
• Task cards
• Small Group Instruction Card
• Answer Key

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom. 

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Small Group
3. Independent Practice
4. Partner Work
5. Homework
6. STAAR Prep

Bring creativity and comprehension together!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources! 

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Engage 3rd-5th graders with this context clues pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.

These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master context clues in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.

➡️ What’s Included

• Maze
• Decoder
• Tic Tac Toe
• Answer Key

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom. 

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Small Group
3. Independent Practice
4. Partner Work
5. Homework
6. STAAR Prep

Bring creativity and comprehension together!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources! 

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

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Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Engage 3rd-5th graders with a winter reading comprehension escape room featuring the central idea and key details, inferences, context clues, and figurative language. Perfect for STAAR prep, stations, centers, or review! Escape the Frostbite Forest!

A low-prep activity is designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way.  

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

➡️ What’s Included

• 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
• Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
• Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Independent Practice
3. Partner Work
4. STAAR Prep

Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

Follow ELA Vibes

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

➡️Receive TeachShare Store Credits

• You can receive TeachShare store credits to use on future purchases by leaving feedback on any products you buy! Click on "My Purchases" to access the feedback link. I really appreciate your support, please leave feedback on my products. Your feedback will ensure I make the very best products for you and your students!