4th Grade Balanced Literacy Literature Circles

Covering The Scarlet Letter? Don't know where to get started? This bundle is for you, focusing on Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel The Scarlet Letter it includes an introduction power point, flip book study guide, characterization flip book, graphic organizers, and a film analysis worksheet.

A Literacy Novel Chapter by Chapter Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Ivy and Bean, Book 1, by Annie Barrows (Book not included).

This 54-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

54 Pages Total Include:
* 2 Comprehension short-answer questions PER CHAPTER (total of 20)
* 2 Multiple Choice Questions PER CHAPTER (total of 20)
* * * answer sheets (correspond with both sets of quizzes)
* Chapter by Chapter Read & Respond : What I Read ; New Vocabulary Words I Found (2 chapters per page; you may print 5 times to use for all 10 chapters)
* Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
* Vocabulary : 10 words from the book (1 from each chapter) with match-up definitions
* * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

· Vocabulary Words in Use –Fill in the Blank: insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box (includes 1 vocabulary word per chapter)
* * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet
* Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to M...
* Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (for use over entire theme of book. See also the Read & Respond Per Chapter page).

* 20-Word Search page
* 10 Word Scramble page
* Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
* * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
* Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
* Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last
* Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

* Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 
* Design & Detail illustrating page ...
* Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
* Sequencing : 10 written scenes from the story to place in order (one scene per chapter)
* * * Sequencing answers
* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
* Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks
* ABC Order : 20 words from the book

* * * ABC Order : Answer Sheet
* Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 
* Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

* Writing Prompt : with potion- shaped lined paper ...

* Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

* Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

* Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

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

* Acrostic Poem : FRIEND
* Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Bean Vs Ivy
* Math : 12 simple addition problems
* * * Math : answer sheet

* Math : 12 simple multiplication problems
* * * Math : answer sheet
* Label a Frog : 6 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

* Interactive Journal Entry with prompt

* Nouns : Categorize nouns from the book into Person, Place, or Thing

* Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

* Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

* * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

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This packet is a literature response to several books at Level N, Level O, Level P, Level Q and Level R. 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…

The Giving Tree

Strega Nona

Owl Moon

Amber Brown

Jumanji

Mr. Popper’s Penguins

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

Tikki Tikki Tembo

And Still the Turtle Watched

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Gleam and Glow

A Bad Case of Stripes

**LEVELS N, O, P, Q, R**

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Stink and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers is book three in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -short word work review task for some chapters -art connection opportunities Stink and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers is an AR level 3.5 book. I hope your students enjoy this Stink book! Please leave your comments and feedback, I enjoy hearing from you. Also, I would love to have you follow me to receive notifications about my new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy

A NOVEL STUDY for A PLACE TO HANG THE MOON based on the book by Kate Albus.

This 73 page Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created with questions and activities following the order of the book. Students will be able to respond to each section after they have read it. Teachers can use this resource as either an independent work packet for students or as a guide to questions and discussion whilst working alongside students. Students will cover a wide range of Curriculum Standards in context.

This novel study is ideal as an independent activity or follow-up to 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 and morphology. Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story. 3 non-fiction passages with questions – World War 2, Evacuees and Civilians Who Helped Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story including diary writing and personal narrative. 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.

This #Halloween Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book Spookley and the Pumpkin Jamboree by Joe Troiano. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

This book is part of the series Spookley the Square Pumpkin. In this "Spookley and the Pumpkin Jamboree" Spookley and his new friends as they celebrate together and learn about the beauty in embracing differences.

There are three versions included. The three versions are for two students, three students, and four students. Each version is 6 pages.

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

AR Test No. 512091 Grade Level 3.7

All Reader's Theater Script

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Covering The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? Don't know where to start? We have you covered! This bundle includes six different products to help: an introduction power point, a holocaust web quest, a study guide, a characterization flip book, graphic organizers, and a film analysis. Great for differentiated instruction!

*Study Guide and Characterization flipbook are both the Google Drive Version; however, to access them you will need to click on the bonus file and follow the links.

_Where the Wild Things Ar_e Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

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

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Or see my full 46-page BOOK COMPANION in my store!

Where the Wild Things Are Book Study

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This packet is a literature response to several books at Level N, Level O, Level P, Level Q and Level R. 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…

The Giving Tree

Strega Nona

Owl Moon

Amber Brown

Jumanji

Mr. Popper’s Penguins

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

Tikki Tikki Tembo

And Still the Turtle Watched

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Gleam and Glow

A Bad Case of Stripes

**LEVELS N, O, P, Q, R**

What can go wrong when Judy Moody has a good luck charm? Your students will quickly make connections with many parts of the book and identify with the antics of the Moody kids. Your students will enjoy Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm. The product format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). The half page packets can be easily tucked inside the book. Bonus - full size pages are included! Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -over 20 vocabulary words -answer key for chapter questions -two different page formats - full size and half size pages Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm 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. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

This product is a collection of 25 Reader's Theater that are offered in my store. This product is perfect for any teacher looking for Reader's Theaters to meet the different level of readers in a kindergarten, first grade, second grade, or even third grade classroom!

All of the Reader's Theaters are aligned to a picture book that allows students to practice their fluency and expression! The Reader's Theaters also are offered in multiple versions to allow you to mix and match your students easier.

Look at the previews of the individual products to see a closer look at all the reader's theaters included!

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Teaching The War of the Worlds? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a complete unit for the classic novel The War of the Worlds by H.G Wells. Don't let the common cold stop you from this deal.

Use this NO PREP, ready to print & go packet to help study many elements of any book—picture or chapter, fiction or non-fiction—with added fun!

A Book Study Companion Unit with Fun Activities & a few templates, too!

This 24-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

24 Pages Total Include:
* Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
* Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self
* Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
* Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
* Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

* Read & Recall : What is it about? Tell me two things. Moral of the story.

* Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 
* Design & Detail illustrating page : Design your own cover for the story. Describe why you have chosen this illustration.
* Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
* Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

* IDIOMS : Blank template for adding any idioms from your book
* Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

* Writing Prompt : with book- shaped lined paper (Write your own prompt on the spine)

* Writing Prompt : with crayon box- shaped lined paper (Write your own prompt on the spine)

* Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

* Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction OR multiplication/division using photos (fill in your own)

* Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

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

* Acrostic Poem : READING
* Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Blank for you to fill in
* Math : 12 simple addition problems
* * * Math : answer sheet

* Interactive Notebook Template : S_traight_
* Interactive Notebook Template : Square style

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Whether you are reading this book whole-class, as a book club or individually, this packet can be differentiated to fit your needs. - Character List --> Spot to put in all major characters along with a definition and a picture -Text Connections - available for all 22 chapters. Spot for students to write in the type of connection - Summarizing - 3 scaffolded levels of Summarizing. Customizable for all 22 chapters. Place for chapter number and title, keywords and leveled summarizing. Level 1 --> Keywords provided and a place for pictures. Level 2 --> No keywords but place for pictures for beginning, middle and end. Level 3 --> Full paragraph summary, complete with self-editing on the bottom

Your students will be entertained while making connections with Suds and his friends in Mrs. Simms class! Third Grade Angels is a wonderful, encouraging story for students in grades 2, 3, and 4. The product format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). The half page packets can be easily tucked inside the book. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary -answer key for chapter questions -venn diagram graphic organizer for character comparison Third Grade Angels is an AR level 2.9 book. Fourth Grades Rats is coming soon, so please check back if you find this resource helpful! We hope your students enjoy this Jerry Spinelli 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. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

Reader's Theater is a fun ways for students to practice reading aloud with fluency and expression. They also get the opportunity to perform in front of an audience without the stress of memorizing lines.

This product includes 7 different reader's theater scripts is a book companion to help your students enjoy the picture books even more!

The Night Before Summer Vacation

In the style of Clement Moore’s familiar Christmas poem, this story tells of a family’s last-minute preparations for summer vacation.

There are roles for three students.

Big Shark, Little Shark

Big Shark has big teeth, Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast, Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry. Will they find a tasty snack?

This reader’s theater is a quick two page reader’s theater to use with emerging readers. It has two parts.

I Don't Want to Be Big

Little Frog does not want to grow up, and he gives his father all sorts of reasons why being small is best.

This reader’s theater is 3 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Pig.

I Don’t Want to Be a Frog

A frog that yearns to be any animal that is cute and warm discovers being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages.

This reader’s theater is 4 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Wolf.

The Night Before Class Picture Day

It's the night before class picture day, and kids all down the block are getting ready. Everyone wants to look perfect for the photo. They fix their hair, practice smiles, and choose outfits. At school the next day, they try to stay picture-perfect. Will everything look perfect for the big moment when they say, “Cheese?”

There are four versions included. Two of the versions have roles for three students. One version is three pages and the other version has four pages. The other two versions have roles for four students. One version is three pages and the other version has four pages.

Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks

When Splat takes home his class project of fertilized chicken eggs, the eggs hatch and chicks wind up all over the place, forcing Splat to round them up. Based on the series created by Rob Scotton.

This reader’s theater is 4 ½ pages long. There are two versions included; one version has roles for two students and the other version has roles for three students.

There's Nothing to Do! Bonus File

This reader’s theater is 4 pages long. There is two version included in this reader's theater. The first version is for three students - Child, Adult, and Other Animals. The other version is for 7 students - Child, Adult, Rabbit, Girl Frog, Cat, Owl and Pig.

This is a bundle that includes activities to go alongside reading "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". This is sure help keep your students engaged as your class reads this novel and discovers the answer to life, the universe, and everything!

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Rainbow Fish (book not included).

This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice, & follow many Common Core Standards.

46 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 Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

8. Vocabulary Words in Use –Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

9. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

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

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

12. Word Search page (19 words)

13. Word Scramble page (10 words)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

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

23. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

24. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

25. * * * Sequencing answers

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

27. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

28. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

29. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

30. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

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

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

33. Writing Prompt : with fish- shaped lined paper :…..

34. Writing Prompt : with fish- shaped lined paper #2

35. Writing Prompts : two short prompts on one page

36. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Rainbow Fish Vs Blue Fish

37. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

38. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

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

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

41. Acrostic Poem : OCEAN

42. Math : 12 simple addition problems

43. * * * Math : answer sheet

44. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

45. * * * Math : answer sheet

46. Label a FISH : 5 easy labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students.

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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**

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Stallion By Starlight is #49 in the Magic Tree House series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -short word work review task for some chapters -art connection opportunity -QR codes for further topic study -answer key for each chapter Stallion By Starlight is an AR level 3.8 book worth 2 points. We hope your students enjoy this MTH 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. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy & Rachel