Pre-K Close Reading Homework

Imagine a world without people. What changes would occur? How would the earth evolve without the influence of mankind? "If We Were Gone: Imagining the World Without People" by John Coy, with illustrations by Natalie Capannelli, answers these intriguing questions. This engaging children's story paints the picture of an earth reverting back to its natural state of jungles and forests, engaging young minds in a thought-provoking reflection on humanity's impact on our world.

This story is an excellent read for earth day, or indeed any time of the year. It serves to educate children about our environment and encourages them to consider the importance of conservation and responsible living.

This 10-page resource is used to enhance learning and comprehension. This resource provides six coloring activity sheets suitable for a variety of grade ranges. These engaging activities are designed to stimulate creativity and understanding, while reinforcing the messages in the story.

For older students, there's a story element sheet, ideal for enhancing comprehension and deepening understanding of narrative elements. This worksheet encourages children to deconstruct the story, identifying key elements such as the setting, characters, and main point.

Also included is a writing prompt exercise, designed to encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas about the story. This activity is an excellent way for children to develop their writing and critical thinking skills.

Finally, there's a True/False quiz designed to test students' comprehension of the story. This fun quiz helps reinforce learning and provides teachers and parents with a tangible measure of understanding.

"If We Were Gone: Imagining the World Without People" is more than just a story; it's a powerful educational tool, designed to inspire children to learn about and appreciate the world around them. Through engaging activities and thought-provoking narrative, this book encourages children to reflect on their place in the world and their impact on the environment.

Delve deeper into Salina Yoon's heartwarming tale of friendship with our Penguin and Pinecone: A Friendship Story worksheets. This pack of 5 worksheets is designed to supplement your child's understanding and engagement with the story.

The first component of the pack includes a list of vocabulary words extracted from the book to help your child improve their linguistic skills.

The second component is a worksheet that can be used during guided reading sessions, or alternatively, it can serve as a comprehension quiz/test to measure your child's understanding of the story.

To incorporate an element of fun, we have also included 2 imaginative color worksheets. These allow your child to express their creativity and relate it personally to the story of Penguin and Pinecone.

The final inclusion in this pack is a 2-page story sequence worksheet. This will aid your child to follow the narrative in a cohesive manner and understand the progression of events and the impact those events have on the characters' dynamics.

Encourage your child to utilize these worksheets while reading Penguin and Pinecone for a wholesome and enriching learning experience.

Like this story check out more children's book companions like

Who Took the Farmer's Hat

Little Blue Truck

I Like Myself

These book will inspire your students to have a positive attitude and to be kind to others. Everything students read matters!

Included are various worksheets, activities, quiz, word searches, and more.