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READING COMPREHENSION: Dog Theme - RUNT, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE and ROBODOG
By The Book Bandit
Three NOVEL STUDIES for RUNT by Craig Silvey , BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE by Kate Camillo and ROBODOG by David Walliams.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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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By The Book Bandit
Two DAVID WALLIAMS Novel Studies for SPACEBOY and ROBODOG
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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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George's Marvellous Medicine
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Magic Faraway Tree
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Michael Morpurgo NOVEL STUDIES Bundle
By The Book Bandit
Three NOVEL STUDIES for KASPAR PRINCE OF CATS, KENSUKE'S KINGDOM and THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS based on the stories by Michael Morpurgo.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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 NOVEL STUDIES
By The Book Bandit
THREE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Novel Studies for RODRICK RULES, THE DEEP END and DIPER OVERLODE.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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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Survivors - The Empty City
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Novel Study and Reading Comprehension Bundle
By The Book Bandit
Three NOVEL STUDIES for DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Big Shot, Diper Overlode and No Brainer.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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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By The Book Bandit
THREE DAVID WALLIAMS Novel Studies for SLIME, SPACEBOY AND THE WORLD'S WORST PETS.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
George's Marvellous Medicine
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Magic Faraway Tree
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NOVEL STUDIES: David Walliams THE WORLD'S WORST BUNDLE
By The Book Bandit
Three DAVID WALLIAMS NOVEL STUDIES for The World's Worst Monsters, The World's Worst Pets and The World's Worst Parents.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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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A WOLF CALLED WANDER, THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, SURVIVORS THE EMPTY CITY
By The Book Bandit
Three NOVEL STUDIES for A WOLF CALLED WANDER by Roseanne Parry, THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN by Katherine Applegate, and SURVIVORS THE EMPTY CITY by Erin Hunter.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Thank you for your continued support
By The Book Bandit
Three David Walliams novel studies for FING, THE WORLD'S WORST PETS and SPACEBOY.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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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Survivors - The Empty City
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Eric Carle Activities: Lesson Extensions for Music Class
By Creating Musical Literature
Using these lesson extensions for the books "'Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,' said the Sloth", "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", and "Does the Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?" teach fast vs. slow, triplets, and rhythm vs. steady beat. Use the extension lesson for "Rooster's Off to See the World", "Dream Snow" and "The Very Lonely Firefly", to introduce and review the so-mi-la and mi-re-do solfege combination. Use lessons for "From Head to Toe" and "Little Cloud" to move and explore shapes in your classroom. Use "The Very Quiet Cricket" to teach steady beat and whisper voice. Finally, use the book "Pancakes, Pancakes" to teach sixteenth note rhythms. Have the children move and play along, and then reinforce their knowledge with additional worksheets. Adaptable for grades PreK-3rd grade. Worksheets can be printed or used digitally.
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Readers Theater MEGA Bundle - 25 Products Included! 50% OFF
By Mr. Lee's Learners
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!
If you have suggestions or want to ask any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email, mrleeslearners1@gmail.com
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Ethan Frome Complete Teacher's Unit
By Educate and Create
The Ethan Frome Complete Teacher's Unit is the ultimate resource for English teachers looking to engage their students with Edith Wharton's classic novella. This comprehensive package includes 114 pages of study materials, graphic organizers, and interactive activities to enhance the learning experience and ensure a deep understanding of the text.
The package begins with an introduction powerpoint that provides background information on the author, the historical context of the story, and key themes to watch for. Next, the study guide delves into the plot, characters, and symbolism, with questions designed to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
The characterization booklet provides students with an in-depth analysis of each character, including quotes and textual evidence to support their traits and motivations. Additionally, the package includes vocabulary crossword puzzles and quizzes to reinforce understanding of key terms and literary devices.
One of the highlights of the Ethan Frome Complete Teacher's Unit is the Escape Room, a fun and engaging activity that challenges students to use their knowledge of the book to solve puzzles and clues. This exciting exercise encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overall, the Ethan Frome Complete Teacher's Unit is a must-have resource for any teacher looking to make their literature unit both fun and educational. With a range of materials to suit all learning styles and abilities, this package will help students to develop a deep appreciation for this timeless classic.
NOVEL STUDIES- Charlotte's Web, Gangsta Granny, The World's Worst Pets
By The Book Bandit
Three Novel Studies for CHARLOTTE'S WEB by E.B White and THE WORLD"S WORST PETS and GANGSTA GRANNY by David Walliams.
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Survivors - The Empty City
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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CHRISTMAS COMPREHENSION NOVEL STUDIES
By The Book Bandit
THREE Novel Studies for THE CHRISTMAS PIG by J.K Rowling, A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS by Matt Haig and MERRY CHRISTMAS GERONIMO
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
***INCLUDES FREE CHRISTMAS TASK CARDS***
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
Survivors - The Empty City
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Thank you for your continued support
Crime and Punishment: Complete Teacher's Unit
By Educate and Create
The Crime and Punishment Complete Teacher's Unit is the ultimate resource for English teachers seeking to bring this classic tale by by Fyodor Dostoevsky to life for their students. This comprehensive package contains everything needed to teach the novel in a meaningful and engaging way.
The unit begins with an Introduction Power Point that sets the stage for the novel and provides important background information. This presentation is a valuable tool for engaging students and generating interest in the story.
The Study Guide is a comprehensive resource that includes about the author, a character map. and questions that encourage critical thinking and analysis. With this guide, teachers can easily guide their students through the plot and ensure a deep understanding of the themes and symbolism present throughout the text.
The Characterization Flipbook is a fun and interactive way for students to explore the characters in the novel. With this flipbook, students can create character sketches and analyze the motivations and actions of each character.
Graphic Organizers are also included, providing students with a visual way to organize their thoughts and ideas. These organizers are designed to help students explore key themes and concepts in the novel, making it easier for them to make connections and analyze the text.
The Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes are essential tools for building students' vocabulary and understanding of the language used in the novel. These lists and quizzes are comprehensive and designed to challenge students at all levels.
The Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles provide an entertaining way for students to review and reinforce their understanding of the novel's vocabulary.
The Escape Room is a fun and engaging way to bring the novel to life. With this activity, students work together to solve puzzles and clues based on the novel's themes and characters.
Ultimately, The Crime and Punishment Complete Teacher's Unit is a must-have resource for any English teacher. With its comprehensive materials and engaging activities, this unit is sure to capture the attention of students and foster a love of literature that will last a lifetime.
By The Book Bandit
THREE DAVID WALLIAMS Novel Studies for SLIME, SPACEBOY and ROBODOG
These are engaging and comprehensive units that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.
With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter the units 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. They have been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The units have been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.
Activities include:
All activities 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!
Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!
George's Marvellous Medicine
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Magic Faraway Tree
Thank you for your continued support
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Complete Teacher's Unit
By Educate and Create
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Complete Teacher's Unit is the ultimate resource for English teachers seeking to bring this classic tale to life for their students. This comprehensive package contains everything needed to teach the novel in a meaningful and engaging way.
The unit begins with an Introduction Power Point that sets the stage for the novel and provides important background information. This presentation is a valuable tool for engaging students and generating interest in the story.
The Study Guide is a comprehensive resource that includes about the author, a character map. and questions that encourage critical thinking and analysis. With this guide, teachers can easily guide their students through the plot and ensure a deep understanding of the themes and symbolism present throughout the text.
The Characterization Flipbook is a fun and interactive way for students to explore the characters in the novel. With this flipbook, students can create character sketches and analyze the motivations and actions of each character.
Graphic Organizers are also included, providing students with a visual way to organize their thoughts and ideas. These organizers are designed to help students explore key themes and concepts in the novel, making it easier for them to make connections and analyze the text.
The Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes are essential tools for building students' vocabulary and understanding of the language used in the novel. These lists and quizzes are comprehensive and designed to challenge students at all levels.
The Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles provide an entertaining way for students to review and reinforce their understanding of the novel's vocabulary.
The Escape Room is a fun and engaging way to bring the novel to life. With this activity, students work together to solve puzzles and clues based on the novel's themes and characters.
Ultimately, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Complete Teacher's Unit is a must-have resource for any English teacher. With its comprehensive materials and engaging activities, this unit is sure to capture the attention of students and foster a love of literature that will last a lifetime.
The Great Gatsby Activity Bundle
By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a bundle of all of our lesson plans, materials, and activities for F. Scott Fitzgerald's most beloved novel, The Great Gatsby. Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the novel's themes, characters, and plot development. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will bring the novel to life!
Included in this Bundle:
⭐ The Great Gatsby Anticipation Guide & Lesson Plan
⭐ The Great Gatsby "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity
⭐ The Great Gatsby Socratic Seminar Lesson & Materials
⭐ The Great Gatsby Escape Room
⭐ The Great Gatsby "Hot Seat!"
⭐ The Great Gatsby Social Media Materials
⭐ The Great Gatsby Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game
⭐ The Great Gatsby Quote Posters
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Phonics Self Checking Reading and Blending Cards Bundle
By Jennifer Connett
With read and reveal cards, students can practice reading, decoding and sounding out words and then check their reading by opening the card and revealing the picture inside! Each set of cards focuses on a different phonics skill.
Each cards in these sets have lines and dots for students to move their finger along as they sound out each word. After sounding out the word, students open the card to see if they read the word correctly!
Sets Currently Included:
CVC Words -- 164 cards
CVCe Words -- 96 cards
Digraphs -- 67 cards
Diphthongs - 80 cards
Ending Blends -- 60 cards
Bossy R -- 18 cards
L Blends -- 64 cards
R Blends -- 72 cards
S Blends -- 56 cards
Trigraphs -- 48 cards
Vowel Teams - 27 cards
Note that some cards do repeat if they fall in more than one set, though all the cards in the CVC and the CVCe sets are unique to those sets.
All words in each set are one syllable words with 2-6 individual phonemes.
All 220 Sight Word Recognition Games Bundle for All Seasons
By Jennifer Connett
Where is the Object? These seasonal sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.
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What is Included:
The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.
Ways to Use:
How to Play:
Where's the ________? is a game for centers or whole group instruction where an object is hidden behind a sight word card. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the object is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the object is behind the sight word card, then the object must be hidden again to play further. If the object is not behind the sight word card, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.