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Versatile Lit Circle Packet for Any Novel 20 Engaging Activities for Grades 5-8

By TooBookedUp

Looking for a versatile resource that works with any fiction novel? This Lit Circle Packet is perfect for Upper Elementary and middle school students, offering a wide range of engaging activities designed to encourage deep analysis, creativity, and critical thinking, regardless of the novel being studied. Whether you're working on a class novel, independent reading, or small group book clubs, this resource provides a comprehensive approach to exploring literature.

What’s Included: This packet includes 20 flexible and meaningful activities that can be applied to any fiction text. From character analysis to creative writing, each activity is designed to help students engage with and understand the story on a deeper level.

Activities:

  1. Summary – Students summarize key events of each chapter to track the story’s development.
  2. List the Characters – Identify characters and describe their roles or actions in the chapter.
  3. I Predict... – Students make predictions based on text evidence, promoting critical thinking.
  4. Significant Quote – Choose a key quote and explain its importance to the story’s themes or characters.
  5. Illustrate an Important Scene – Draw and explain a pivotal moment from the chapter.
  6. Vocabulary – Define new words, use them in context, and draw pictures to reinforce meaning.
  7. Character Adjectives – Describe the protagonist with three adjectives and support one with text evidence.
  8. Musical Playlist for the Main Character – Create a playlist that represents the character's journey or emotions.
  9. Character Identity – Explore six key elements of the character’s identity and support with text from the novel.
  10. Window and Mirror – Compare and contrast yourself with the main character, identifying similarities and differences.
  11. Conflict Analysis – Identify and explain three types of conflict (e.g., character vs. character, self, society, etc.).
  12. Text Conversation – Write a text message conversation between yourself and a character to help them solve their conflict.
  13. Setting Analysis – Explore how different settings impact the characters and the story’s events.
  14. Imagery of Setting – Use sensory details to describe a setting and analyze the mood it creates.
  15. Theme Statements – Write three universal theme statements that apply to the novel’s message or lesson.
  16. Rewrite the Ending – Get creative by rewriting the final chapter or scene using the author’s tone and style.
  17. Comic Strip – Draw a comic strip of four key moments from the story, showing the progression of the plot.
  18. Breaking News – Write a newspaper article about a major event in the story, reporting it as breaking news.
  19. Expository Essay – Write an essay explaining how the protagonist changes throughout the novel, supported by evidence.
  20. Argumentative Essay – Argue whether the protagonist’s critical decision was justified, using textual evidence to support your claim.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

  • Flexible for Any Novel: These activities can be applied to any fiction text, making this packet a versatile tool for any reading assignment, novel study, or literature circle.
  • Engaging and Interactive: Activities encourage students to think critically, make connections, and engage creatively with the story.
  • Multiple Skills: Students will practice a variety of skills, including summarization, analysis, prediction, creative expression, and essay writing.
  • Ready-to-Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for class novels, independent reading, or book clubs.

Use this Lit Circle Packet to foster a deeper understanding of any novel while encouraging meaningful discussion and creative expression in your classroom!

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Reader Response Reading Comprehension Question Cards Fiction

By Kaylor Creations

Ignite critical thinking with these 52 reader-response question cards that can be used for any fiction book or text!

This time-saving resource will provide you with a wide variety of questions with all the main elements of a fictional story to teach and assess the reader’s comprehension of the text.

You will also find two different response sheets for written responses!

Elements and Skills Covered:

•Plot-Climax

•Sequencing Events

•Characterization

•Problem & Solution

•Theme/Author’s Purpose

• Figurative Language

•Setting

•Mood

•Point of View

•Cause and Effect

•Summary

•Dialogue

This is the PERFECT RESOURCE for:

Centers, Literature Circles, Partner Work-

Students ask each other the questions and form discussions.

Guided reading, Small Groups-

Give to any teacher, teacher assistant, etc as they work with students during and/or after any text.

Readers Workshop, Whole Class Instruction

Pull out a specific question as an introduction to a mini lesson. Keep them on hand as you assess understanding during/after a read aloud or novel.

Independent Reading Time, At Home

Choose a card for the student to respond to during and/or after your classroom independent reading time. They could use the response sheet to write their answer. Send home with parents so they can have a variety of questions to ask their child as they read at home.

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French DECOR Posters La LECTURE-Back to School Reading-LA RENTRÉE-SEL

By La trousse de Madame

Fun and engaging Back to School reading posters to foster a positive attitude in the French Immersion or Core French classroom to the world of reading.

I use these posters in my book nook in my classroom so students can explore the world of imagination contained in books.

Posters include:

Each poster has great graphics with children reading and background with a geographic theme

3 different colour schemes to choose from or you could mix and match

Slogans included:

-On lit épaule à épaule et genou a genou for buddy reading time

-Le savoir est mon devoir

-La lecture ignite l’imagination

-C’est en lisant que je trouve mon chemin

-L’apprentissage est mon avenir

-Un bon livre peut nous transporter

Appropriate audience:

I use these posters in my French Immersion classroom with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students. I feel confident that they could be used for any grade from K-6. They are ideal for classroom decor, bulletin boards, and quiet reading area for young readers.

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What grade level:

I personally use these texts with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from K-3 will find these most useful and teachers can come back to the texts with any students who may be experiencing challenges in their French reading skills. Core French teachers will be sure to add the resource to their repertoire for Grades 4 to 6 as they learn to read and write at the Junior level.

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One Hundred Years of Solitude Teacher's Unit

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Studying One Hundred Years of Solitude? Don't know where to begin? Then this product is for you! This is a GROWING bundle! Includes many resources for your unit on One Hundred Years of Solitude.

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It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Read Aloud Book Companion Cartoon Halloween

By April S Bash

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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All ELA Bundle, Reading Comprehension Lessons an Activities, Reading Strategy

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English Language Arts | All ELA Bundle | Reading Comprehension Lessons and Activities | Reading Strategies

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Readers Theatre Script - The Inner Voices

By Clodagh

“The Inner Voices Readers Theatre Script: A Heartwarming Lesson in Positive and Negative Self Talk’

Get your students tuned into the power of positive self talk in your classroom with this ‘The Inner Voices’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of having negative and positive inner voices.

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will witness Liam and Emma ignoring their Inner Critic and choosing their Inner Champion in challenging situations.

Key Features:

  • Educational and Entertaining: This script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for enhancing social emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom.

  • Character Development: The characters in the script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

  • Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

  • Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!

  • Lesson on Positive Self Talk: The central theme of kindness is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.

  • Perfect for Years 3 - 7: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of kindness.

  • Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!

By using 'The Inner Voices’ Readers Theatre Script you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, and positive self talk. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their inner critic and champion.

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Chapter Book Response Sheets

By Kim Romero

The Chapter Book Response Sheets can be used with any chapter book. This product comes with 14 different response sheets-students can complete a response sheet after each chapter or after several chapters. These response sheets are ideal for Literature Circles, Independent Read, Homework, etc. Each response sheet focuses on different concepts that are aligned with Common Core. Please check out the Preview for a better view of examples.

Below are suggestions for the use of the Chapter Book Response Sheets:

Literature Circles- Students can use the response sheet after each chapter or every couple of chapters. The concepts covered can be used as discussion pieces during Literature Circle.

Independent Read- Students can use these response sheets to keep their reading skills and memory fresh while reading a chapter book. They can keep their response sheets in order and have a study guide to look back on at the end of the book.

Homework- Students can be assigned one or more chapters, and do a response sheet for homework.

All printables are in black and white. Please rate and comment. Thank You!

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Book Study Chapter Books 2nd grade novel study Independent reading worksheet

By Modz by Laila

This book study for chapter books is designed to be used with any chapter book and is perfect for your students. The resource includes comprehension questions for each chapter, character trait analysis, and graphic organizers for the book.

  • Effective for whole group book clubs, small group book clubs, and independent reading

  • Helps students stay engaged and accountable during reading

  • Encourages critical thinking and comprehension skills

Instructions/Tips for Implementation:

To implement this resource, simply print out multiple copies of the chapter retell sheets for each student participating in book clubs or independent reading activities. Assign specific chapters for students to read and complete the corresponding worksheets. Discuss the chapter retells during book club meetings or individual conferences to promote comprehension and critical thinking.

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Author's Style Writing Activities (Middle Grades)

By Beth Hammett

For Middle Grade Students, all writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 15 page presentation for will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time! Includes: Checklist for Authors Handout Definitions for Author's Style . Examples of Classic Literature and Fairy Tale to Analyze How to Find Author's Style in Writing Extra Style Analysis Activities Author's Style Workshopping Handout How and Why to Improve Student's author's style Terminologies and definitions include: Audience—listeners, readers, viewers of work Author’s voice—sets writing apart from others; uniqueness of writing Genre—category/organization pattern of writing Purpose—intent of writing Mood—reader’s emotion to the writing Tone—author’s attitude about subject matter Sentence fluency—cadence, flow, transitions used Sentence variety—lengths/mixture of sentences Word choices—descriptions, figurative language, repetitions, synonyms… Excellent for introducing style, writing concepts, standardized testing reviews, class assessments, college readiness, CCSS, literacy centers, and grammar/editing revisions, Students will be able to identify their authors' styles after working through this presentation.

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The Lorax Movie Discussion Activity

By A Teachers Sidekick

This is a discussion activity to go along with the Lorax movie. There are 6 prompts for students to discuss. Either in a whole group or split into groups, the students will discuss the prompts. This is a great activity to go along with after watching, good practice with supporting their claims and opinions with facts, and good practice for their discussion skills!

Disccusion Prompts

There are 6 different different prompts for the students to discuss. Cut out each prompt so the groups can have the prompt they need to focus on. I would recommend either splitting them into groups and passing the prompts out, or taping the prompts to the wall and have the groups move to each spot in the room for the prompt.

The prompts will have the students discussing characters, real world applications, greed, and theme!

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

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CLUBS DE LECTURE : ACTIVITÉS ET CARTES DE DISCUSSION

By French Made Fun!

Ce produit complet est conçu pour aider les enseignants à instaurer des clubs de lecture dans leur classe, tout en fournissant des activités engageantes pour permettre aux élèves de discuter et de mieux comprendre les textes qu'ils lisent.

Ce que contient ce produit :

  • Fiches de travail et organisateurs graphiques pour guider les élèves dans l'analyse des personnages, du vocabulaire, des thèmes, et des intrigues de leurs livres.
  • Cartes de discussion imprimables avec des questions variées pour favoriser des échanges riches et des réflexions profondes pendant les réunions de clubs de lecture.
  • Conseils pratiques pour les enseignants sur la manière d'implanter un club de lecture dans la classe, ainsi que des idées pour organiser les discussions en petits groupes.
  • Une activité unique pour permettre aux élèves de tester différents livres dans la classe, évaluer leurs intérêts, et noter leurs préférences, afin d'aider l'enseignant à former des groupes de lecture basés sur leurs niveaux, intérêts et besoins.

Ce produit est parfait pour encourager vos élèves à lire de manière critique et à collaborer dans un environnement stimulant et structuré, tout en vous offrant des outils clés en main pour une mise en place facile et efficace.

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  • Écriture: Améliorer le choix de mots
  • Écriture: Introductions & Conclusions
  • Lecture: Solutionner les mots
  • Lecture: La visualisation
  • Lecture: Faire des liens
  • Lecture: Connaissances antérieures
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  • Lecture: Faire des inférences
  • Lecture: Informations clés
  • Lecture: Stratégies de réparation

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Daniel's Story Socratic Seminar packets and rubric

By The Red-Haired Reader

Are you looking for an interactive, student-led activity/ assessment for the end of Carol Matas's Daniel's Story?

This file contains 2 different packets of Socratic Circle questions- packet A and packet B. Each packet contains 3 different questions that require students to answer and provide two quotes from the text to back up their answers. Students are also required to come up with 3 additional questions they will ask if there's time in their circle. Finally, the packet has a page where each student will monitor a partner in the opposite circle. They will make a check each time their partner speaks, and paraphrase a meaningful comment their partner made. Lastly, the file contains the socratic circle rubric.

When you print out the file, you'll see packet A on the top half of the sheet, packet B on the bottom half, and then the rubric as the last page of the file. You'll need to cut each packet page in half after you print them out, as each booklet you give to the students is only half a page. They are labeled A and B. Give half your class A, half B, and allow them to plan! The day of the circle, you'll let A discuss for maybe 20-30 minutes, then flip-flop your circles and have B discuss.

My students really enjoy Socratic Seminars! I have found it works better when you give each group three different questions, so you don't see the same discussion 2 times, which is how this packet is set up. I used the Socratic Circle as their "final test grade" for Daniel's Story. The students need to have finished the story to answer the questions included in the packet.

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Iqbal & Yasmin: A Kashmiri Story - Realistic Fiction 5-8

By Mark Holmes

This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."

Set during the Kashmir conflict, "Iqbal and Yasmin: A Story of Childhood in Kashmir" tells the poignant story of two siblings experiencing the harrowing realities of war. Iqbal, an eight-year-old boy, and his sister Yasmin face the loss of innocence as their village is engulfed by violence with Indian and Pakistani forces in constant contention. Yasmin suffers a traumatic assault by a soldier, while Iqbal strives to restore normalcy by organizing cricket games. Their childhood is a stark contrast of fear and a courageous attempt to find joy and unity in a time of despair.

There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.

Learning Objectives

Understanding Conflict: The book provides a lens to view the Kashmir conflict and its effects on the local population.

Effects of War on Children: It emphasizes the profound impact of conflict on the mental and physical well-being of young people.

Resilience and Hope: Iqbal's actions illustrate the capacity for resilience and the pursuit of communal healing even in the darkest times.

Cultural Insight: Readers learn about Kashmir's rich culture and the severe challenges its people face.

Human Rights: The story is a gateway to discussions about protecting civilians and upholding human rights during conflict.

Peacebuilding: It encourages the exploration of non-violent methods for conflict resolution and peacebuilding within communities.

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Writing Awards | Editable Writing Awards | Writing Certificate | Pencil Theme

By Jane G Learning

Editable writing awards and certificates for any occasion! 60 fun writing themed editable Writing Awards and Certificate Templates ideal anytime awards or certificates for during the year. Use the editable writing award and certificate templates to recognise, acknowledge and celebrate student success and achievements. You can easily personalize the templates for any purpose - in any language. Great for writing projects and recognizing young writers who achieve their goals.

This collection of fun Writing Award and Writing Certificate templates are editable and you can personalize each one to suit your use or message. Simply edit, personalize, print and present. The templates offer variety and choice. Hopefully they will save you time, energy and money.

All template text is editable so they are great for international languages and multi-lingual use too - edit text to French, Spanish, German, Japanese - any language you choose!

You can:

  • Edit text
  • Edit font
  • Edit font color
  • Remove current text and replace with your own
  • Insert logo, graphics or photos as needed into the blank templates
  • Export your edited pages as PDF or picture format to use digitally with your

students

Included in this Set: 60 Editable Writing Award Templates

  • 10 Different Templates (Editable)
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  • 5 Plain Color Templates
  • 5 Plain Black and White Award Templates

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These editable award templates are in PowerPoint form. You will download files in a flattened and secured PowerPoint file format. This format will allow editing and rearranging of text, text changes and editing font colors, etc. You can rearrange the lines and add logos and clipart where room allows. Please note that Clipart is not editable.

If you do not have PowerPoint then you can use a free on-line version at www.officelive.com - you just need to create an account.

You can change the font to whatever you prefer - I know I have favorites! The font used in the templates are free font. Potato Chips font and Poppins fonts are used and can be downloaded for free (personal use only) by clicking on the links.

The Writing Awards or Certificates are designed to fit on 8.5" x 11" paper and can be reduced or enlarged at the time of printing if needed or can be printed 2 or 4 per page using your printer's settings. If A4 size is needed then you can adjust the template to fit A4 paper size at the time of printing by clicking FIT TO PAGE. Border-free printing will depend on your printer's capability and settings.

The awards and certificates are for classroom and/or personal use of the person downloading only.

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Bilingual Story Spanish- English

By ARIANA PEREZ

3 Little Pigs with a twist- Part of my first story of my Bilingual Series

Tales with a twist is designed to give students a familiar feel, but with surprising elements throughout the story.

Print out the stories in either English, or Spanish or both!!!

It is not direct translation rather I focused in translating the stories in a way they feel right and are authentic.

More stories coming soon!

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Characterization and STEAL Character Analysis Response / Jamboard Templates

By KJ Inspired Resources

Being able to analyze and understand characters is very important skill students need in order to understand a story at a deep level. With these Characterization and STEAL character analysis reading response templates for Google Jamboard™, your students will interactively analyze characters by collecting evidence of speech, thoughts, effects, actions and looks.

What's Included:

  • 5 templates ( 1 template for each element: speech, thoughts, effects, actions and looks

Directions:

  • It is time to take a closer look at a character.
  • Click on the Google Slide to access a forced copy of the templates in Jamboard.
  • Students go back into the text to identify & explain aspects of the character.
  • Students find at least 3 textual example for each element of characterization (S.T.E.A.L.).

Uses:

  • individual activity
  • small collaborative groups
  • whole class where students can each contribute to a part of the activity, or as a guided lesson on character analysis
  • distance learning
  • assigned as a paper-pencil assignment
  • short stories
  • novel studies
  • book clubs
  • litereacy centers
  • AVID

What is Google Jamboard:

Google Jamboard is a digital interactive and collaborative whiteboard. It is a FREE online and app version.

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Tikki Tikki Tembo Literature Circle Response Packet | Graphic | Book Club!

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to Tikki Tikki Tembo. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue.

This book is at a Level N.

Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-

- Predicting

- Visualizing

- Short Answer Response

- Questioning

- Character Analysis

- Grammar

- Opinion

For 12 more literature response packets from levels N-R --> click here...

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Science Word Search: Caves

By Qiang Ma

Science Word Search: Caves (Color and Black Line)

Teaching Science/Environment through fun activities. Great worksheet for Earth Day too. Students will have a great time searching for the 33 hidden words.

Components:

- 1 Word Search in ink

- 1 Word Search in color

- 1 Word Search Solution in ink

- 1 Word Search Solution in color

“Science Word Search: Caves” Word List:

ARTIFACT, CAVERN, CEREMONY, CHANGE, CONSTANT TEMPERATURE, CRACK, DARK, DRIP, DWELLER , ERODE, EXIST, FORMATION, GRIND, HARDEN, HOLLOW, ICE CAVE, LAVA CAVE, LIMESTONE CAVE, MELT, MYSTERY, PASSAGE, POUND, PROTECTION, SEA CAVE, SEEP, SPELEOLOGIST, SPELUNKER, TUNNEL, TWILIGHT, UNDERNEATH, VARIABLE TEMPERATURE, WORSHIP, ZONE

This lesson is also included in the mini bundle Science Word Search: Environment Unit. Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

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Related lessons:

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet

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Click a link below to see my other Word Search Lessons:

Science:

Science Word Search: Plant Unit

Science Word Search: Apples

Science Word Search: Corn

Science Word Search: Flowers

Science Word Search: Fruit

Science Word Search: Pumpkins

Science Word Search: Seeds and Plants

Science Word Search: Trees

Science Word Search: Vegetable

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

Science Word Search: Animal Facts

Science Word Search: Amphibian Facts

Science Word Search: Arachnid Facts

Science Word Search: Bird Facts

Science Word Search: Fish Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle

Science Word Search: Insect Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Names

Science Word Search: Bees

Science Word Search: Butterflies

Science Word Search: Ladybugs

Science Word Search: Mammal Facts

Science Word Search: Bats

Science Word Search: Horse

Science Word Search: Whales

Science Word Search: Wolf

Science Word Search: Reptile Facts

Science Word Search: Environment Unit

Science Word Search: Environment

Science Word Search: Caves

Science Word Search: Coral Reef

Science Word Search: Desert

Science Word Search: Marshes and Swamps

Science Word Search: Rain Forest

Science Word Search: Recycle

Science Word Search: Weather Unit

Science Word Search: Hurricanes

Science Word Search: Rain

Science Word Search: Snow

Science Word Search: Tornadoes

Science Word Search: Water Cycle

Science Word Search: Weather

Science Word Search: Seasons 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Seasons Basic

Science Word Search: Spring

Science Word Search: Summer

Science Word Search: Autumn

Science Word Search: Winter

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Space

Science Word Search: Galaxies

Science Word Search: Solar System

Science Word Search: Moon

Science Word Search: Earth

Science Word Search: Matter & Energy

Science Word Search: States of Matter

Science Word Search: Health & Nutrition

Science Word Search: Coronavirus

Science Word Search: Simple Machines

Science Word Search: Light

Science Word Search: Sound

Holiday:

Word Search: Holidays Around The World

Holiday Word Search: Chinese New Year

Holiday Word Search: Christmas

Holiday Word Search: Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Bundle

Holiday Word Search: Cinco de Mayo

Holiday Word Search: Columbus Day

Holiday Word Search: Diwali

Holiday Word Search: Election Day

Holiday Word Search: Earth Day

Holiday Word Search: Easter

Holiday Word Search: Halloween

Holiday Word Search: Hanukkah

Holiday Word Search: Independence Day

Holiday Word Search: Kwanzaa

Holiday Word Search: Labor Day

Holiday Word Search: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Holiday Word Search: Memorial Day

Holiday Word Search: Mother's Day

Holiday Word Search: Passover

Holiday Word Search: Presidents' Day

Holiday Word Search: Ramadan

Holiday Word Search: St. Patrick's Day

Holiday Word Search: Thanksgiving

Holiday Word Search: Valentine's Day

Holiday Word Search: Veterans Day

Back to School/Character Education:

Back to School Word Search: 4 in 1 Bundle

Word Search: Citizenship

Word Search: Personal Belongings

Word Search: People at School

Word Search: School Vocabularies

Character Education Word Search: Character Education 7 in 1

Character Education Word Search: Character Traits

Character Education Word Search: Cooperation

Character Education Word Search: Honesty

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Anger

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Bullying

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Fighting

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Teasing

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Solar Eclipse | Article and Reading Comprehension Discussion Cards

By Teach Savvy Store

Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for an article on solar eclipses! Students will read the provided article with space for note taking and a summary, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card and using their talking chips.

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

AVID BUNDLE!

✨Solar Eclipse Bundle✨

DIRECTIONS:

  • Access your forced copy of the Google Doc with the article on solar eclipses. Allow students to read, take notes in the margin, and summarize the article by answering the essential question at the top.

  • 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 a solar eclipse article
  • Google slide with printable talking chips
  • 20 Discussion Prompts in color and black & white
  • Editable Discussion Prompt Cards in color and black & white

Solar Eclipse Roll a Story

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English Language Arts
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