Less than $5 4th Grade Balanced Literacy Literature Circles

This is a set of 6 graphic organizers which can be used with any novel. Great for differentiation. Rubric is included. Includes Vocabulary, Plot, Theme,Characters, Playlist, and Symbols.

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

~ The Case of the Great Sled Race is a wonderful book for guided reading groups. The 10 page packet can easily be differentiated. ~Questions are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and use higher level thinking skills. Many questions also elicit story recall responses. ~Included in the unit: -vocabulary for the book -comprehension questions for each chapter -simile and metaphor activity -extension project – The Great Sled Race game ~ When I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups, the unit can last from a week to two weeks depending on how often the group meets. My guided reading groups also set their own expectations/assignments for completing their books. Sometimes students work with partner to complete assigned chapters. ~The extension project is a wonderful culminating project for the book. Students use the game board and guidelines to create their own original Sled Race game. ~ The Case of the Great Sled Race is an AR level 2.9 book.

This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “Snowmen at Halloween” by Caralyn Buehner. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do when we're not watching?

After an early snowfall, a few kids build some snowmen before going trick-or-treating. And when the kids go off to bed, the snowmen have their own Halloween festival! There's candy and apple-bobbing and costume contests and all sorts of autumn activities. When the kids wake up the next morning, the snowmen are gone... but they've left a very special message behind.

There are three versions included. The three version have roles for two students, three students and four students. Each versions are 3 pages long.

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

AR Test No. 504202 Grade Level 3.3

Snowmen at Christmas Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Work Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Night Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen All Year Reader's Theater Companion

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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

Magic Tree House Tonight on the Titanic is book #17 in the series. Jack and Annie are on the deck of the Titanic. How will they be able to help the passengers? Sharing a book with a close group of friends is a special time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary word for many chapters (7 total vocabulary words) -research project -answer key for chapter questions Tonight on the Titanic is an AR level 3.1 book. We hope your students enjoy this Magic Tree House adventure! 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 Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before Class Picture Day” by Natasha Wing. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

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. You can see the different versions in the PDF preview.

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

AR Test No. 183442 Grade Level 2.8

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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

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! Everyone in my classroom enjoys a good Stink Moody story. Just enough gross stuff for the boys and just enough humor for everyone! Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout is book eight in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). I copy the pages single sided. This allows a blank side for further word work or notes I may want the students to write down. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -word work tasks (compound words, word ladders, suffixes, CVCC words, proper nouns, contractions, and diphthongs) Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout is an AR level 3.1 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

This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before My Birthday” by Natasha Wing. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

The Night Before My Birthday captures all the excitement and anticipation that every child experiences in the lead-up to their special day. The decorations are up, the table is set, and the food is ready - but what happens when there is an ice cream emergency? Once again Natasha Wing has written a story that is sure to appeal to every child getting ready for a birthday. The book is told by and seen through the eyes of the birthday child, so it is gender neutral and a fun gift for any birthday girl or boy

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. Both versions are 4 pages. Please not that the last page of the book was omitted as it did not flow properly with the reader's theater.

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

AR Test No. 165271 Grade Level 2.2

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~ Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker is a wonderful book to reinforce letter writing, idioms, and friendships. This literature unit is a great guided reading group study. ~The format is half page. Copy front/back, staple together. My students love the half page booklet format. ~Included in the unit: -comprehension questions for each chapter -idiom project ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit will last about a week or two. Sometimes the guided reading groups set their own expectations/assignments for completing their books. ~Questions are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and use higher level thinking skills. Many questions also elicit story recall responses. ~ Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker is an AR level 3.2 book.

This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish” by Deborah Diesen. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more while increasing reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

Mr. Fish is trying to find the perfect presents for his friends, but he isn't having any luck. He's so busy shopping for everyone that he almost forgets the true meaning of the holidays, surrounding yourself with those you love.

There are two versions included. The one version has roles for two students and the other version is for three students. Each version is 4 pages.

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

AR Test No. 177679 Grade Level 3.6

Other Christmas/Winter Reader's Theater Products!

The Night Before the Snow Day by Natasha Wing- Reader's Theater

Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho! by Doreen Cronin - Reader's Theater

The Night Before the Night Before Christmas - Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Night Series Reader's Theater Bundle

Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Work by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Halloween by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen All Year by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater

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Tornado poke cards are a great independent, partner or guided reading group comprehension activity. My students love the poke card process and enjoy checking each other when they answer questions. The poke cards are self checking. Students will answer the question by selecting one of three choices. Using a pencil, straw, or pipe cleaner, students will poke through the hole to choose their answer. The correct answer will have a mark above or around the hole. The poking process quickly engages the students and provides immediate feedback to them. Cards have chapter titles on them for ease of organization.

Looking for a Valentine's Day reader's theater, look no further! This reader's theater script is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before Valentine's Day” by Natasha Wing. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency, expression and speaking skills.

About the Book

The Night Before Valentine's Day looks in on a house full of excited children, busily cutting out heart-shaped cards and writing silly Valentine rhymes. The next day at school is a day of parties, games, and even a surprise visitor bearing a special Valentine gift for the whole class!

There are four versions included. Two version has roles for three students and the other two version has roles for four students. The versions are all 4 pages.

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

AR Test No. 104995 Grade Level 3.3

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~ Eve of the Emperor Penguin literature unit can be used with a guided reading group or as a whole class novel study. ~ Questions use higher level thinking skills. Fact sheets are included. Students can research Antarctica and penguins prior to reading the book. ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit can last from a week to two weeks depending on how often I meet with the group. ~ Eve of the Emperor Penguin is an AR level 3.7 book.

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

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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

This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “How to Catch a Witch” by Alice Walstead. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

It's Halloween night and something doesn't seem quite right... When the Catch Club Kids head out to trick-or-treat, there are ghosts, goblins, and ghouls everywhere! Our heroes discover a witch on a broom has opened a magical portal that let out spooky creatures all over the neighborhood. Follow along in this frightfully fun story as they set zany traps for the witch to close the portal and save Halloween before all the candy is gone!

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages.

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

AR Test No. 516837 Grade Level 3.2

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• Spookley and the Pumpkin Jamboree by Joe Troiano - Reader's Theater Companion

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Second graders enjoy a good Stink Moody story. Just enough gross stuff for the boys and just enough humor for everyone! Stink books appeal to 3rd and 4th grade students also! Guided reading groups are a great time to work on fluency, word recognition, and phonics skills. Students will love working with the teacher in a close, small group setting. Stink and the Shark Sleepover is book nine in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). I copy the pages single sided. This allows a blank side for further word work or notes I may want the students to write down. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -word work tasks (verbs, adjectives, compound words, two-syllable words) Stink and the Shark Sleepover is an AR level 3.2 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

This Christmas themed reader's theater will get your students in the holiday spirit! The "Holiday Heroes Save Christmas" by Adam Wallace - Reader's Theater Companion with comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and word search are companion activities to the book “The Holiday Heroes Save Christmas” by Adam Wallace. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. This resource also includes two versions of the comprehension questions; short answer and multiple choice, and two versions of the word search for the students to complete.

About the Book

Santa Claus can't deliver presents on Christmas Eve, and he needs backup. But not just anybody can help him - he needs the Holiday Heroes! This Christmas, it's up to the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, a witch, and a leprechaun to fill in for Santa and save Christmas. Can the Holiday Heroes deliver presents without being spotted? Will they be able to pull off Christmas in the end? This book pairs well with sequence of events and cause and effect activities in your classroom or at home.

There are one versions of the reader's theater for six students, Narrator, Easter Bunny, Leprechaun, Tooth Fairy, Witch, and Santa, that is 5 pages long. Included in this product are pages (full and half size) with clipart to make necklaces or headbands, just add a sentence strip, for the parts except the narrator. These clipart pages are perfect to help identify the role for each student.

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

AR Test No. 509111 Grade Level 2.9

Other Christmas and Winter Reader's Theater Products!

• The Night Before the Night Before Christmas - Reader's Theater Companion
• The Night Before the Snow Day by Natasha Wing- Reader's Theater
• Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho! by Doreen Cronin - Reader's Theater
• Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion
• Snowmen at Work by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion
• Snowmen at Halloween by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion
• Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion
• Snowmen All Year by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater
• The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen - Reader's Theater Companion
• How to Catch an Elf Companion - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary

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