5th Grade Halloween Literature Circles (by date, oldest first)

Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for The Landlady by Roald Dahl! This activity is sure to get your middle school students in the Halloween spirit. This resource can be used during the Halloween season, but can also be used at any other time during the year! Students will read the provided story, The Landlady through the Google doc, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card.

Great for: using text evidence, collaboration and team building, public speaking practice,

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DIRECTIONS:

• Access your forced copy of the Google Doc with the story, The Landlady on the second slide.

• Go to the last slide to add your own discussion prompts.

• Click "File" then "Download" and then "PDF" to download the prompts as a PDF document.

• Print, cut, and laminate a set of cards for each of your groups of 4-5 students.

• Print, cut, and laminate talking chips.

• Put students into groups of 4-5.

• Decide how many talking chips each student gets (this encourages participation during the dialogue and teaches students how to use social cues when deciding when to share, instead of raising a hand).

• One student draws a card from the top. That student asks the question and dialogue begins in the group. Students should have the short story handy so they can use evidence in their responses.

• When dialogue dies down, students continue taking turns drawing a card, asking questions. and having discussions.

• Students should discard the questions already asked so they don't repeat any.

WHAT's INCLUDED:

• Google Doc with the story, "The Landlady"
• Google slide with printable talking chips
• 24 Discussion Prompts in color and black & white
• Editable Discussion Prompt Cards in color and black & white

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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Reading Comprehension Pack with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, math, speech & language, and more, based on the book (book not included) OR the animated cartoon TV special!

This 55-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:

57 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. * * * TOC, Icons
Comprehension

3. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

4. * * continued

5. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

6. * * continued

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

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

9. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

10. * * * Sequencing answers

11. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character

12. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

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

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

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

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

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

22. Writing Prompt : with pumpkin- shaped lined paper :…..

23. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: CB Vs Linus

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

25. Interactive Journal Entry : Three topics to reflect. Cut & paste into your comp journal.

26. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

27. Acrostic Poem : PUMPKIN
Vocabulary

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

29. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

30. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

31. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

32. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

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

34. * * * Nouns Answer Sheet
Spelling

35. Word Search page (20 words)

36. Word Scramble page (10 words)

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

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

39. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

40. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

41. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

42. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

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

44. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

45. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From PECULIAR

46. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet
Math

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

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

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

50. Math : 12 simple addition problems

51. * * * Math : answer sheet

52. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

53. * * * Math : answer sheet
Speech & Language

54. Label a Witch : 8 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

55. Halloween Labeling : Label 15 Halloween-themed photos with cut & paste words

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

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

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It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown : Sequencing & Word Search set!
For use with the book or the TV special (book & cartoon not included):

5 pages include:

* 20-Word Search

* 10-Word Scramble

* Sequencing : 12 scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing answers
* * * Sequencing Paste page

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OR SEE my FULL 56-page Comprehension Study Activity Packet in my store: It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown * Reading Comprehension Halloween UNIT Pack

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** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Vocabulary & Spelling Set! Includes definitions, fill-in-the-blank, nouns, spelling words, rhyming, ABC-order, and syllables!

Use this packet in conjunction with a book or the television special (not included):

13 pages include:

1. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

2. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

3. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

4. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

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

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

7. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

8. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

9. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

10. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

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

12. Nouns : Categorize nouns from the book into Person, Place, or Thing (NEW 2024)

13. * * * Nouns Answer Sheet

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OR SEE my FULL 56-page Comprehension Study Activity Packet, or Multiple Choice Questions, in my store: It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown * Reading Comprehension Halloween UNIT Pack

** See my Halloween packets here : Teaching Inclusion Halloween Packets

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Halloween Cut & Paste BINGO game uses pictures and vocabulary labels, while enhancing skills using scissors, proper placement, and glue.

Students will get a “BINGO” when they check off 5 in a row : up, down or diagonal.

(Add your own small pieces to cover the cards!)

Each call out will have a picture & a label.

4 Pages Total Include:

1 Instruction Sheet
1 Caller’s Card

1 Cut Sheet
1 blank BINGO Sheet

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I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "Scream Team: The Vampire at Half Court" by Bill Doyle. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: 640L

Guided Reading Level: Q

AR Level: 4.1

AR Quiz Number: 151878

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I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale Of Mystery" by Deborah & James Howe. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: 700L

Guided Reading Level: Q

AR Level: 4.2

AR Quiz Number: 254

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Halloween Themed Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions for Literacy Centres

Looking for the perfect addition to your Halloween themed literacy centres? This engaging reading comprehension passage, featuring the story of Wanda the witch, will captivate your students while reinforcing key reading skills! Wanda’s journey from a mischievous, lonely witch to a kind hearted friend offers a fun and heartwarming Halloween narrative that your students will love, while also aligning with key literacy goals.

This resource includes:

• A beautifully written halloween themed reading comprehension passage that is perfect to include in your
• 2 multiple choice questions to assess comprehension.
• 2 open ended questions to promote critical thinking and deeper discussion.
• Thought provoking opinion question to inspire independent exploration and creativity and further develop comprehension and understanding.

Designed for Year 3-6 students, this Halloween comprehension passage is ideal for small group instruction, independent work, or as part of a spooky literacy centre. With a mix of fun and meaningful learning, your students will not only practice essential reading comprehension skills but also explore themes like kindness, friendship, and personal growth.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Halloween themed: Perfect for incorporating the magic of the season into your literacy centres or activities.
• Flexible use: Great for literacy centres, homework, or whole class discussions.
• Encourages critical thinking: Open ended comprehension questions that push students to think beyond the text.

Get your students excited for Halloween while boosting their reading comprehension skills! This resource is easy to prep and guaranteed to add some spooky fun to your classroom.

Looking for more Halloween literacy centre activities?

Spelling Word Practice Halloween Themed

Halloween Writing Prompts

Halloween Readers Theatre Script

This #Halloween Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before Halloween” 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

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter?

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.

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

AR Test No. 104991 Grade Level 3.3

Halloween Reader’s Theater:

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle

All Reader's Theater Script

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This product includes 6 different #Halloween reader's theater scripts to use with your students! These reader's theaters will enable the children to enjoy the stories even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. #HappyHalloween

All of these reader's theater scripts are companion activities to each book.

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

When Splat the Cat goes with Seymour to a pumpkin patch, he is determined to find the biggest pumpkin ever. But when he finally does, Splat discovers the real challenge isn't finding the pumpkin.

There are roles for four students; two narrators, Splat and Mom.

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. Farmer Brown hears some mysterious sounds throughout the night. The ending may surprise you!

There are roles for three students.

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

It's Halloween night. While her mother is upstairs getting her daughter's costume read, lots of trick-or-treaters stop by the house - from werewolves, ghosts, and zombies to witches, bats, dinosaurs, and more! But are they really . . . real?

There are roles for three students.

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

This rhyming story tells of a group of animals, monsters, and witches, who prepare such a frightening Halloween party that their expected trick-or-treaters all run away.

There are two versions included. The only difference between the versions is the number of parts. One version has roles for three students, the other version has roles for four students. Each version is 3 pages.

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

The midnight spooks come around when the bell in the rickety tower bongs twelve times.

There are two versions included. The only difference between the versions is the number of parts. One version has roles for three students, the other version has roles for four students. Each version is 3 pages.

The Night Before Halloween - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book

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.

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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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This bundle is a collection of the Reader's Theater Companion products from The Night Before series by Natasha Wing. Currently there are 9 Reader's Theaters included in this product! As new Reader's Theater Companion products are added they will be included in this bundle.

• The Night Before Summer Vacation 
• The (Night Before The) Night Before Christmas
• The Night Before Class Picture Day 
• The Night Before the Snow Day 
• The Night Before Halloween 
• The Night Before My Birthday 
• The Night Before Thanksgiving 
• The Night Before Easter
• The Night Before Valentine’s Day

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All Reader's Theater Script

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