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The Mouse and The Motorcycle Novel Study w/ Lesson Plans and Slideshow
By A Teachers Sidekick
Ralph S. Mouse!!!
This is a novel study of Beverly Cleary’s The Mouse and The Motorcycle. In this product, there are completed lesson plans (and a blank one if you need to write your own), a slideshow that includes everything for each chapter (introduction, review of content, copy of the doodle notes, copy of the end of chapter activity/discussion outline, and the closure question), the Doodle Notes outline for each chapter, and the End of Chapter/Discussion activities. This novel study is for 2nd-4th grade students.
Completed Lesson Plans
Each chapter comes with a completed lesson plan! The lesson plans include an I can statement (Chapter Goal), the materials needed, what students will be doing as a preview to the chapter, what they will be doing during the read, the activity after the chapter, some differentiation ideas, the assessment, and a closure. There is a spot for standards, but I did not include one because of different state standards. They are also all editable! It was made using Google Slides, so that will be the best place to edit the lesson plans.
Doodle Notes & Chapter/Discussion Activities
Each chapter comes with doodle notes and an End of Chapter/Discussion Activity. Doodle notes are notes students take that involve more drawing than writing. Students will have a prompt to help them know what to focus on while listening/reading the chapter and what to take notes on. The activities focus on multiple different skills, Central Idea, Supporting Details, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Summaries, Story Elements, Inferences, and more. There are also 8 discussion activities where students will need to work in groups discussing a prompt about the chapter.
Slideshow
To go along with the book, there is a Slideshow that includes an outline for each chapter! It includes what is written in the lesson plans. So there are introduction slides for each chapter, a copy of the doodle notes and chapter activities, and a slide for the closure. The slides are also editable! So if you would like to add/adapt anything to fit your class/lesson better, just open the file in Canva or PowerPoint. I also made a Google Slides File also that is easier to edit on Google Slides, however, you cannot edit as much. ***There is a slide, that you will need to edit. It is the “Discussion Expectations” slide. This is because each class will have different expectations for discussions.**
I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.
Credits
Cleary, B., & Darling, L. (1965).The Mouse and The Motorcycle .W. Morrow
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Any Novel Reading Journal Project-Alternative Book Report
By Meggen Loew
Students will fill these pages in response to any novel they are reading, whether independently or as part of a whole class reading assignment. Each Project includes a student page with instructions and directions to complete each journal page, as well as a grading rubric to use these journal pages as a whole novel project. You could also use these pages individually and pick ones to use for a specific concept to teach or reflect on. Level one is geared toward middle school-aged students or those who require additional support or guidance with a reflective journal piece. Level two is intended for high school students and requires more in-depth analysis and writing skills. Both levels are included in this product, allowing you to choose the level that is most suitable for your students or to mix and match as needed (note that the grading rubric will not apply if you combine pages from one level with those from another).
Reading Journal Project 1: This level is intended for middle school students or can be used as a less in-depth study as Project 2 is.
Included Pages:
Reading Journal Project 2: This level is designed for high school students or those seeking a more in-depth study than Project 1.
**Included Pages: **
Any Novel chapter Summary Pages
By Meggen Loew
Utilize any of these three summary pages as a way for students to record summaries of a chapter in any novel they read.
Instruct students to complete the pages as needed.
These are the directions I typically give for filling out summaries:
Print off as many pages as your student will need to complete chapter summaries for each chapter in their book or each assigned section of their reading in order to summarize their book accurately.
I have also provided a cover page, allowing students to collect all their pages together and submit a completed project. A basic rubric is included as well.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Novel Study
By Meggen Loew
This novel study is for "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum. L. Baum offers students the chance to examine the origins of Santa Claus in this classic novel. Students will examine the novel in-depth with Doodle Notes for each day's readings, and they will have extension activities that dig deeper into literary elements within the novel. Students will also develop vocabulary work through several vocabulary activities. An introduction essay and a final test round out this novel study, making it perfect for the Holiday season or any time of year. This zip drive download contains 2 PDFs. One contains all the student pages, and the other contains all the instructor pages, including answer keys and lesson plans.
Includes:
Student PDF (36 pages total): Introduction Essay with Rubric, Student Novel Worksheets (8 pages), Doodle Notes (15 pages), Vocabulary Worksheets (6 pages), and a Final Test (5 Pages)
Instructors Guide PDF (42 pages): Quick View Weekly Lesson Plans (3 pages), Daily Lesson Plans (6 pages), Teachers Notes and Answer Key Pages (10 pages), Doodle Notes Answer Keys (11 pages), Vocabulary Answer Keys (7 pages), Final Test Answer Keys (5 pages).
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Novel Study
By Meggen Loew
This novel study is for "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum. L. Baum offers students the chance to examine the origins of Santa Claus in this classic novel. Students will examine the novel in-depth with Doodle Notes for each day's readings, and they will have extension activities that dig deeper into literary elements within the novel. Students will also develop vocabulary work through several vocabulary activities. An introduction essay and a final test round out this novel study, making it perfect for the Holiday season or any time of year. This zip drive download contains 2 PDFs. One contains all the student pages, and the other contains all the instructor pages, including answer keys and lesson plans.
Includes:
Student PDF (36 pages total): Introduction Essay with Rubric, Student Novel Worksheets (8 pages), Doodle Notes (15 pages), Vocabulary Worksheets (6 pages), and a Final Test (5 Pages)
Instructors Guide PDF (42 pages): Quick View Weekly Lesson Plans (3 pages), Daily Lesson Plans (6 pages), Teachers Notes and Answer Key Pages (10 pages), Doodle Notes Answer Keys (11 pages), Vocabulary Answer Keys (7 pages), Final Test Answer Keys (5 pages).
Poetry Comprehension Worksheets,Analyzing “She Sleeps by the Rill” by Wordsworth
By The Kidz Lab
Bring powerful poetry into your classroom with this beautifully designed comprehension resource for William Wordsworth’s poignant poem "She Sleeps by the Rill." This ready-to-use set of Poetry Comprehension Worksheets is ideal for grades 7–12 ELA or literature classes.
This printable and digital PDF includes:
Full-text of the poem
6 structured worksheet sections, each targeting a key analytical skill:
Theme & Meaning
Narrative Elements
Language & Diction
Cultural & Historical Context
Personal Response
Author’s Purpose
✅ Answer Guide included for teacher use or student self-assessment
Students will develop critical reading and interpretive skills by exploring:
Perfect for:
This resource encourages deep engagement with poetry and aligns with Common Core standards for literature and textual analysis.
By Mr. Lee's Learners
Make reading fun and engaging with this How to Catch a Class Pet Reader’s Theater & Literacy Activities Pack! This companion resource is designed to support comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing—perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or whole-class lessons.
This Reader’s Theater for How to Catch a Class Pet includes two scripts—designed for 2 or 3 student roles—making it easy to adapt for different group sizes. Build fluency, expression, and confidence as students take on character parts and retell the Easter story in their own voices.
What’s Included:
Reader’s Theater Scripts
Vocabulary Activity
Rhyming Words Match
Writing Prompt
Word Search
This low-prep resource is perfect for extending your How to Catch a Class Pet read-aloud and helping students build critical literacy skills through meaningful, story-based activities.
About the Book
A group of clever kids sets out on a mission to catch their classroom's runaway pet using creative traps and teamwork. As the students put their plans into action, chaos and laughter follow with each unexpected twist. This fun, rhyming story celebrates problem-solving, persistence, and the joy of working together.
I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.
AR Test No. 517605 Grade Level 2.7
Romeo and Juliet Escape Room - Grade 9
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Get ready for an exciting Romeo and Juliet escape room! Students work in small teams to help Romeo and Juliet meet before Juliet’s wedding to Paris. They must solve a series of puzzles, each one based on the play.
First, students decode a secret letter using numbers and letters. Then, they match characters with their correct descriptions. They unscramble famous lines from the play and choose the right potion to help Juliet fake her death. In another challenge, students sort characters into the Montague and Capulet families. Each puzzle brings them closer to the final clue.
The activities are fast, fun, and full of teamwork. Students need to read carefully, think critically, and work together under pressure. Each puzzle ties directly to the characters, themes, and events from Romeo and Juliet, helping students review the story in a creative way.
The escape room is in PowerPoint format. It can be used digitaly or printed out. No internet connection is required. All answers are provided.
Lesson Plan on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This 90-minute lesson plan is designed for high school students (Grades 9–12) studying Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Using the engaging "Video SparkNotes: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Summary" as a foundation, the lesson guides students through key plot points, characters, and major themes like responsibility, isolation, revenge, and the dangers of unchecked ambition.
The session begins with a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, followed by a focused video viewing and guided discussion to promote critical thinking.
Students then work in small groups to complete comprehension and analysis activities on a detailed worksheet. These tasks range from timeline sequencing and character analysis to exploring moral dilemmas and comparing Frankenstein’s actions to modern ethical issues in science. The lesson encourages students to reflect on who is more to blame—Frankenstein or his creation—and why that matters.
By the end of the class, students will have a deeper understanding of the novel’s structure, themes, and relevance. The worksheet includes a mix of creative and academic tasks, fostering engagement and interpretation. An answer key is provided to support both guided instruction and independent review. This lesson is perfect for literature units or as part of a larger discussion on Gothic fiction, ethics, or Romantic literature.
Mother's Day Reader's Theater - The Night Before Mother's Day Companion Packet
By Mr. Lee's Learners
Make Mother's Day literacy time engaging and educational with this Mother's Day Reader’s Theater Companion for The Night Before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing! Perfect for primary classrooms, small groups, or intervention settings, this resource brings the story to life with interactive scripts, comprehension practice, and fun bonus activities.
This Reader’s Theater for "The Night Before Mother's Day" includes three scripts—designed for 2, 3, and 4 student roles—making it easy to adapt for any group size. Build fluency, expression, and confidence as students take on character parts and retell the Easter story in their own voices.
What’s Included:
Reader’s Theater Scripts for 2, 3, and 4 students
Comprehension Questions featuring:
Rhyming Words from the book
Mother's Day Word Search featuring vocabulary from the book
Answer Keys for both comprehension and word search
**6 Different coloring page **and Mother's Day cards for your students
This Mother's Day Reader’s Theater activity is perfect for:
Whether you’re looking for a low-prep Mother's Day reading activity or a fun way to build reading skills around a seasonal book, this pack has everything you need!
About the Book
It's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen! Kids and moms will love reading this sweet story aloud together for a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day.
I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.
AR Test No. 136256 Grade Level 2.7
Lesson Plan on An Inspector Calls
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
A thorough lesson plan on the well-known drama "An Inspector Calls" by J.D. Priestley. The play's action takes place in an industrial city in England, where a young girl kills herself and a well-known British family is routinely investigated in relation to the death. All of the family members are either directly or indirectly implicated in the girl's downfall. As a result, an inspector calls to investigate the family. Before the evening is done, the close-knit and amiable family is revealed to be cowardly, selfish, or self-centered, its good humor turning to sour, and its pleasant fellowship to despised.
Every step of the 90-minute lesson is included in the lesson plan. It includes the 'An Inspector Calls || 7 Minute Summary' YouTube video from the Easy as GCSE channel. A student worksheet that may be printed has a lot of activities and answers at the end.
Enjoy teaching classic literature to your students!
Editable Bookmarks Template | Printable Blank Reading bookmark Coloring Pages
By Kingdom of Printables
Create your own custom bookmarks with these printable templates! Perfect for novel studies, literacy activities, or any subject, these editable bookmarks allow you to add text and images or leave them blank for students to personalize. Available as a PowerPoint file for easy customization.
Simply print, distribute, and let students design their own bookmarks based on the book or lesson they are studying. Use them as a creative assignment by requiring key elements related to the topic.
This set includes 30 pages of unique bookmark templates with various designs, plus a bonus page with classroom activity ideas!
What You will Get
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World History Mega Bundle: Industrial Revolution to 21st Century | Activities
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 30 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Industrial Revolution to the 21st Century, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.
Topics covered in this bundle:
Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:
This bundle is perfect for:
Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!
World History Bundle - Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games, Projects
By The Classroom Globetrotter
World History Ultimate Bundle! Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games & Projects for Your Classroom
Bring world history to life and save time with this ultimate yearlong bundle! This comprehensive collection includes over 125 engaging activities covering major historical periods, from Prehistory, Ancient Civilizations, and the Middle Ages to World War II and the 21st Century. Designed for middle school, high school, and homeschool students, this bundle provides an extensive range of resources to enhance your world history curriculum, making history interactive, fun, and memorable.
What’s Included:
This Bundle is Ideal For:
Stay tuned for even more resources added throughout the year as the reading comprehension series continues to expand. Check out the previews to see how these activities can enrich your classroom today!
Animal Farm - Russian Revolution - Character Analysis - World History - English
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Explore Connections Between Literature and History with this Animal Farm Character Analysis!
Dive deep into George Orwell's classic novella, Animal Farm, and its allegorical ties to the Russian Revolution. This engaging activity allows students to analyze characters, uncover historical parallels, and enhance their understanding of both literature and world history.
What’s Included:
Key Features:
Perfect For:
Uncover the allegory of Animal Farm with this thought-provoking character analysis activity. A must-have resource for teaching literature, history, and critical thinking in your classroom!
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Pete the cat shoes Craft BUNDLE
By Patricia
1. Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes Craft
Unleash creativity and motor skills with this engaging, multi-faceted craft activity inspired by Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes!
Creative Sewing Activity: After enjoying the beloved story, students can make Pete's shoes come to life by sewing yarn to create laces on their very own shoe templates. This hands-on project is perfect for developing fine motor skills while allowing students to engage with the story in a tactile way.
Colorful Collage Option: For those who prefer a different creative approach, students can color their shoe template and then add vibrant paper strips as laces. This option encourages artistic expression while letting students experiment with different textures and materials.
Early Finishers Activity: Keep early finishers entertained and engaged with a relaxing coloring sheet of Pete's shoes, giving them the freedom to explore different colors and patterns.
This Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes craft is perfect for classrooms looking to combine storytelling with creative expression
This resource includes:
Introducing our vibrant and engaging Pete the Cat I love my white shoes back to school craft, designed exclusively for teachers like you! Pete the Cat is not just any cat; he's the coolest cat around.
Our craft and bulletin board set brings Pete the Cat I love my white shoes charm and charisma straight into your classroom, making back to school craft a breeze while igniting your students' excitement for learning.
Engage students with color vocabulary through this enjoyable Pete the Cat activity! This resource is perfect for whole-group instruction, small-group work, or literacy centers for pre-k and kindergarten students. It complements the story "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" wonderfully. After reading the story, have the children color the shoe in their favorite hue and then complete the worksheet about colors and the worksheet about empathy.
2. Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft
Getting ready for the new school year has never been more fun! Here's what our Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft set offers:
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Puzzle piece template - We all fit together puzzle piece activity
By Patricia
Create a meaningful bulletin board with the "We All Fit Together" puzzle piece template! This engaging resource includes customizable puzzle pieces where students can write or draw how they show kindness. Perfect for social-emotional learning, teamwork, and creating a sense of classroom community.
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⭐️Puzzle piece template | We all fit together puzzle heart
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Pete the Cat 4 Groovy Buttons Craft
By Patricia
Pete the Cat 4 Groovy Buttons Craft
This engaging unit based on Pete the Cat: 4 Groovy Buttons combines storytelling, creativity, and math for a fun learning experience. Students will listen to the beloved story, then engage in two craft options: color and collage Pete’s buttons or add a personal touch by drawing themselves or adding their photo to Pete’s outfit.
The unit also includes 3 worksheets focused on colors and numbers, giving students the chance to practice counting and reading. Perfect for hands-on learning, this resource supports fine motor skills, creativity, and number recognition.
This resource includes:
If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other Pete the Cat activities!
⭐️Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft
⭐️Shoe tying Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
⭐️Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
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Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft
By Patricia
Introducing our vibrant and engaging Pete the Cat I love my white shoes back to school craft, designed exclusively for teachers like you! Pete the Cat is not just any cat; he's the coolest cat around.
Our craft and bulletin board set brings Pete the Cat I love my white shoes charm and charisma straight into your classroom, making back to school craft a breeze while igniting your students' excitement for learning.
Engage students with color vocabulary through this enjoyable Pete the Cat activity! This resource is perfect for whole-group instruction, small-group work, or literacy centers for pre-k and kindergarten students. It complements the story "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" wonderfully. After reading the story, have the children color the shoe in their favorite hue and then complete the worksheet about colors and the worksheet about empathy.
Getting ready for the new school year has never been more fun! Here's what our Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft set offers:
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⭐️Elementary color theory art lesson; Mondrian printable art activity.
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Make this back-to-school season unforgettable with Pete the Cat leading the way! And get ready to witness your classroom come alive with creativity and joy. Don't miss out on the chance to make learning an adventure with Pete the Cat I love my white shoes by your side!
Shoe tying Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
By Patricia
Shoe tying Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes Craft
Unleash creativity and motor skills with this engaging, multi-faceted craft activity inspired by Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes!
This hands-on activity is designed to teach students how to lace and tie knots, focusing on the essential life skill of tying shoes. The lesson begins with a simple knot-tying practice on a fun template, allowing students to grasp the basics of knot formation. Once comfortable, students will progress to a shoe-lacing activity, where they can apply their new skills to lacing and tying shoes.
Creative Sewing Activity: After enjoying the beloved story, students can make Pete's shoes come to life by sewing yarn to create laces on their very own shoe templates. This hands-on project is perfect for developing fine motor skills while allowing students to engage with the story in a tactile way.
Colorful Collage Option: For those who prefer a different creative approach, students can color their shoe template and then add vibrant paper strips as laces. This option encourages artistic expression while letting students experiment with different textures and materials.
Early Finishers Activity: Keep early finishers entertained and engaged with a relaxing coloring sheet of Pete's shoes, giving them the freedom to explore different colors and patterns.
This Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes craft is perfect for classrooms looking to combine storytelling with creative expression
This resource includes:
If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other NO PREP activities!
⭐️Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft
⭐️Pete the Cat Craft 4 Groovy Buttons fine motor hole punch
⭐️Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
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