Less than $5 3rd Grade Short Stories Independent Work Packet
If I Owned a Magic Tree House Creative Writing Lesson
By Kristen
This simple no prep writing prompt will be the perfect compliment to your classroom. All you need to do is print and explain. Students will get to draw and write a short story about where they would go and what they would do if they owned a Magic Tree House. This simple activity is the perfect addition to any Magic Tree House book. Also, there are varying levels of the activity so you can choose what works best for your students or even vary the assignment within the classroom!
Zip The Elf Builds A Snowman-with VCe spelling list, questions, and writing.
By Ann Stewart
Bring some frosty fun into your reading lessons with this integrated blizzard-themed learning resource! The fictional passage Zip The Elf Builds a Snowman follows two spirited friends as they play outside on a snow day. Students will be engaged by the whimsical illustration and hilarious character dialogue as they strengthen 2nd-4th grade reading skills.
This comprehensive winter-wonderland activity incorporates:
A short 185-word story filled with vivid details and descriptive language.
A 10-word spelling list spotlighting the Magic E vowel pattern.
6 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions.
1 constructed response question with space for writing.
Colorful, playful illustration to match the passage.
The magic E focus builds phonics skills while the reading comprehension questions address key ideas, details, events, and vocabulary. The constructed response integrates writing skills and allows creative retelling. This one resource combines reading, writing, spelling, phonics, vocabulary, and visual literacy into an integrated snow day adventure!
Perfect for whole group, centers, morning work, partner practice, or homework, this snow-much-fun resource creatively reinforces fundamental 2nd-4th grade ELA/literacy skills and engages students with its lively narrative. Make blizzard learning magical with Zip and Elf Build a Snowman!
Keywords:
2nd grade reading
3rd grade reading
Magic E spelling
Short story
Reading comprehension
Reading skills
Constructed response
Winter
Snow
Snowman