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This family portrait page makes a great addition to student portfolios.

Do this activity a few times throughout the year and watch how their drawing skills improve!

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Teacher directions page

Family portrait printable

⭐For a fun, year long literacy activity, check out this fun "Now I Know My ABCs" Weekly Art Book!

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Are you looking for an interesting way to integrate your students' love for anime and your love for literary elements? This front and back worksheet can be assigned virtually or printed for independent work. Students will watch an episode of their favorite anime and analyze for setting, conflict, theme, mood, and symbolism. This resource can be used for extension work, passion projects, or a flex day in ELA.

This book tasting menue provides students with a structured way to explore different books and genres. Divided into three sections - Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert - students can engage with a variety of questions that prompt them to think critically about the books they're interested in.

Whether used individually or in group settings, this Book Tasting Menu encourages students to discover new books, share their thoughts with peers, and foster a deeper appreciation for reading.

This is fully editable on PowerPoint

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

All Reader's Theater Script

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This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “Bad Kitty Does NOT Like Snow” by Nick Bruel. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. This is perfect for your emerging readers to feel success! About the Book Kitty is back in this hilarious tale in which she discovers that she does not, in fact, like snow. This reader’s theater is a quick two page reader’s theater to use with emerging readers. It has two parts. I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students. AR Test No. 186352 Grade Level 0.9 All Reader's Theater Script *** How to get TeachShare credits to use on future purchases *** Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Why is feedback so important? Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TeachShare credits that can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps me make my products better suit your needs! *** How To Follow My Store *** Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page OR at the top of my store page. Following me notifies you when I post a new item and you will receive customized email updates about my store.

The Extra-special Helper by Sally Rippin is part of the Billie B. Brown series. This file contains comprehension questions for each chapter of the book. It has an Accelerated Reading level of 2.6. About the Story: Billie and her class are off on an excursion to the zoo. Billie is especially excited because she has been chosen to be Ms Walton’s extra-special helper. Billie really wants to do a good job but she soon learns that having such an important responsibility is not as easy or as enjoyable as she thought! However, when Billie gets lost, she wishes for an extra-special helper of her own. Other Billie B. Brown Book Studies Billie B. Brown: The Secret Message by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Birthday Mix-up by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Soccer Star by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Big Sister by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Beautiful Haircut by Sally Rippin Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Little Lie by Sally Rippen Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Second-best Friend by Sally Rippen Book Study Billie B. Brown: The Copycat Kid by Sally Rippen Book Study *** How to get TeachShare credits to use on future purchases *** Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Why is feedback so important? Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TeachShare credits that can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps me make my products better suit your needs! *** How To Follow My Store *** Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page OR at the top of my store page. Following me notifies you when I post a new item and you will receive customized email updates about my store.

Do you use Benchmark Literacy? Are you looking for extra activities to use with your kids? This Four in a Row game is perfect to use in your classroom! It goes along with Benchmark Literacy Phonics Unit 1 - l-family blends (cl, bl, fl, pl, and sl). In this product you will find four different versions to use in your classroom. The first two pages of this document have only the decodable words for this unit. The third and fourth page of this document have decodable words along with the sight words. How I use Four in a Row in my classroom: The students play with a partner and each group gets a set of double sided counters. Our counters are yellow and red. One student is red and the other student is yellow. The students take turns and say a word. If the word is read correctly, the student can put a counter on that space. The other student gets a turn and place a counter on the space if they say the word correctly. If a student says a word incorrectly, they do not get to place a counter on the space and it is the other person’s turn. The game continues until one student has four counters in a row across, diagonally, or up and down. Unit 1 "BANG" game Other 1st Grade Benchmark Literacy Phonics Activities *** How to get TeachShare credits to use on future purchases *** Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Why is feedback so important? Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TeachShare credits that can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps me make my products better suit your needs! *** How To Follow My Store *** Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page OR at the top of my store page. Following me notifies you when I post a new item and you will receive customized email updates about my store.

Introducing the captivating reader's theater companion for "One Brown Bunny" by Marion Dane Bauer! This engaging Easter and spring educational resource combines the excitement of a theatrical performance with a word search and coloring pages. This Spring reader's theater is perfect addition to your reading class.

About the Book

A brown bunny searches for friends in the forest. Marion Dane Bauer's charming and ryhmic text paired with Ivan Bates's bold illustrations will draw children into a wonderful world of friendship, animals, and counting.

There is one versions included. The reader's theater has roles for three students and is 2 1/2 pages.

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

AR Test No. 128478 Grade Level 1.3

Other Spring and Easter Reader's Theater Products!

• The Night Before Easter by Natasha Wing - Reader's Theater Companion
• How to Catch The Easter Bunny - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary
• Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks - Reader's Theater
• How to Catch a Leprechaun - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

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All Reader's Theater Script

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Introducing the captivating Reader's Theater companion for "How to Catch a Gingerbread Man" by Adam Wallace! This engaging December and Christmas educational resource combines the excitement of a theatrical performance with essential reading comprehension, word search and coloring pages. This Christmas reader's theater is perfect addition to your reading class.

Included in this comprehensive package are two versions of comprehension questions, tailored to suit different learning preferences. The short answer version encourages critical thinking and allows students to express their understanding in their own words, fostering creativity and deeper analysis. On the other hand, the multiple-choice version offers a structured approach, testing students' recall and recognition skills.

Additionally, this product includes two exciting word search puzzles, featuring words and themes from "How to Catch a Gingerbread Man." Word searches not only serve as a fun way to reinforce newly acquired vocabulary but also enhance visual perception and concentration skills. As a bonus, there are three coloring pages to use with your students!

About the Book

The infamous Gingerbread Man has come to life and escaped from the pages during story time! The Gingerbread Man runs loose throug the bookstore with the help of Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Rabbit, nursery rhyme characters, and more! If you set the right traps, you might…just might be able to catch this wily cookie and finish the fairy tale! This book pairs well with STEAM and STEM activities in your classroom or at home especially around the Christmas holiday season.

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 1/2-3 pages.

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

AR Test No. 513532 Grade Level 2.6

Other "How to Catch" Reader's Theater Products!

• How to Catch a Witch by Alice Walstead - Reader's Theater Companion

• How to Catch a Unicorn by Adam Wallace - Reader's Theater & Comp Questions

• How to Catch The Easter Bunny - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch an Elf Companion - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Dinosaur - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Turkey - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Leprechaun - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Monster - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Yeti - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Snowman - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch... Reader's Theater Companion Mini Bundle 1

• How to Catch... Reader's Theater Companion Mini Bundle 2

If you would like to request a specific Reader's Theater companion please leave your suggestion as a question or email (mrleeslearners1@gmail.com)!

All Reader's Theater Script

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If you teach the best-selling novel "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds, then these FREE Motivational Quote Posters are the perfect addition to your classroom! NO PREP - Just print and go!

The minimalistic aesthetic is subtle, yet eye-catching, as it matches the color scheme of the novel - while the runner silhouettes match the theme of the story itself!

Includes:

• 4 motivational quote posters
• Implementation suggestions

Hang these posters before, during, and/or after reading this amazing novel with your class!

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Character traits and analysis fun!

Have some outdoor fun (or use butcher paper for indoors) with sidewalk novel characters! Students choose a character from their novels then do body outlines with sidewalk chalk. Fill these with physical and character traits from quotes within the novel...full directions for implementing and making a competitive game. Can be used with all ages and novels. Excellent for comprehension and assessment.

Introduce your students to the basics of genre with these engaging Fiction and Nonfiction Genre Posters! Perfect for elementary classrooms or library displays, these posters feature student-friendly definitions and eye-catching graphics, helping students easily identify the differences between fiction and nonfiction.

This free set includes only the Fiction and Nonfiction posters.

Want more? Discover the full Reading Genre Posters set, featuring 28 unique genres to cover everything you need for teaching book genres.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

This set includes the fiction and nonfiction genre posters in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Poster (8.5” x 11”)➜ Color and black & white options

★ Half-Size Poster (5” x 4”)➜ Color and black & white options; perfect for student notebooks or smaller spaces

WHY USE GENRE POSTERS?

Boost reading comprehension by giving students a quick reference to help them identify fiction and nonfiction elements. These posters provide a strong foundation for understanding the basics of genre and are perfect for displaying year-round.

WAYS TO USE THIS RESOURCE

• Display & Reference: Use on focus walls, in notebooks, or at literacy centers.
• Student Engagement: Encourage students to refer to the posters as they explore texts.
• Customization: Tailor the editable version to best fit your classroom needs.
• Long-Term Use: Print, laminate, and reuse these posters year after year.
• Digital Integration: Incorporate digital versions for virtual learning or in-class activities.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for elementary teachers looking for a clear, ready-to-use tool to introduce fiction and nonfiction genres. This set is designed specifically for younger students needing a strong foundation in genre types.

Looking for the complete set of 28 genres? Explore these resources:

⭐ Reading Genre Posters — Ideal for classroom displays and word walls, featuring vibrant visuals for every genre.

⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates — Dive deeper into each genre with detailed definitions, key features, and student-friendly note-taking guides.

⭐ Spanish Genre Posters — Available in Spanish to support bilingual classrooms.

Want to try another freebie? Sample the quality with this resource:

⭐ Fairy Tale Genre Poster Freebie

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Create an engaging learning space for genre exploration with these fiction and nonfiction genre posters for your ELA classroom!

Dive into the fairy tale genre with this free PDF, featuring both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart! Perfect for classroom displays or literacy focus walls, this resource includes student-friendly definitions, engaging graphics, and essential fairy tale characteristics.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

This free resource includes both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Poster (8.5” x 11”)➜ Available in color and black & white

★ Full-Size Anchor Chart (8.5” x 11”) ➜ Available in color and black & white, highlighting key features of the fairy tale genre

★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-Taking Guide ➜ Includes full-size and half-size options in black & white for ink-saving, easy printing

★Half-Size & Mini-Size Options ➜ Print two per page (anchor chart) or four per page (poster); ideal for student notebooks or smaller displays

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This is the best freebie I have ever seen! My students are all Special Education. They love colorful art. To save ink and paper I laminate or put these kind of resources in page protectors. One of the IEP goals we work on weekly is main events of a story. This helped cover the IEP goals and the classroom objectives all in one. Thank you so much!” -Andrea S. 2nd grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students glued this anchor chart in their ELA notebooks and loved referring back to it throughout our fairy tales unit." -Lindsey B. 4th grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Colorful and fun posters that my students enjoyed for reference. Love the way it looks in the classroom, too." -Cindy G. Kindergarten

Looking for the full set of 28 genres? Explore these complete resources:

⭐ Reading Genre Posters — Perfect for classroom displays and word walls, with vibrant visuals for each genre.

⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates — Dive deep into each genre with detailed definitions, key features, and student note-taking guides.

Try another genre freebie to sample these resources:

⭐ Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Genre Posters Freebie

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!

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Bring the magic of fairy tales to life in your classroom with these engaging genre resources!

The Infamous Ratsos  live in the big city, where there is always something to do.  What do Louie and Ralphie do? You’ll enjoy the kindness twist in the story!

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/s for most chapters (9 total vocabulary words)

 -answer key for chapter questions

The Infamous Ratsos  is an AR level 3.5 book.

We hope your students enjoy this tale of kindness!  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.

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~ 97 Ways to Train a Dragon literature unit can be used with a guided reading group. ~ Questions use higher level thinking skills. ~Included in the unit: -questions to answer before reading the book -vivid verbs and italic font exploration -reflection questions after 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. ~ 97 Ways to Train a Dragon is an AR level 3.3 book. Thanks for visiting! Judy and Rachel

My Teacher For President is the ideal book to make connections with the election process.  This fun, easy to read book will entertain and start your students thinking about YOUR great qualities for president.

Students write about their teacher’s presidential qualities  and show off their artistic ability as well.

Included in the packet:

  -7 vocabulary word cards and definition cards

  -letter writing activity

  -student drawing page

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Identifying themes is an important skill that is covered in most state standards. These posters provide students with a great starting point to develop their ideas of themes while offering them to reference the 10 most commonly found literary themes.

(Plus, they look super cute and add flair to your classroom!)

This product includes 11 posters, covering the 10 most commonly found literary themes.

• Survival
• Judgment
• Love
• Heroism
• Circle of Life
• Coming of Age
• Suffering
• Good & Evil
• War & Peace
• Deception

Please note that these are not editable! But don't worry! You can get the editable posters here.

A FREEBIE comprehension unit for the The Grizzly Bear chapter of "The World's Worst Pets" by David Walliams.

The pages in this unit are part of a Novel Study-

THE WORLD'S WORST PETS by David Walliams

The Unit can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. It has been designed to promote thinking and comprehension. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher.

All Book Bandit Novel Studies have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid No.16 - Big Shot

The Last Bear

Fostering avid readers means consistently presenting books to your class. I have witnessed, first-hand, the power of consistent Book Talks with my students. Book Talks have the power to foster continued love in avid readers and reach even the most struggling readers.
Check out my brand new series of no-prep Book Talk Guides for teachers--starting with this Freebie for Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.

What's Included?

• Teacher Tips and Tricks for successful book talks, including suggested links for book trailers*

• Book Talk Guide, including genre, what kind of students might enjoy each book, and a plot summary

• At least one student book talk response activity

Follow my store and check back as new titles and themed Book Talk bundles will be added in the days and weeks to come!

Fostering avid readers means consistently presenting books to your class. I have witnessed, first-hand, the power of consistent Book Talks with my students. Book Talks have the power to foster continued love in avid readers and reach even the most struggling readers.
Check out my no-prep Book Talk Guides for teachers. And because I am so passionate about the power of Book Talks, my Book Talk Guides will ALWAYS BE FREE!

What's Included?

• Teacher Tips for successful book talks

• Book Talk Guide, including genre, what kind of students might enjoy each book, and a plot summary

• Two student book talk response activities

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