A Literacy Book Companion packet that combines learning with fun activities, worksheets including quiz sets, vocabulary, word search, math, writing, and more based on the book The Polar Express (book not included).

This 54—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:

56 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS (NEW 2024)

2. * * * TOC, Icons (NEW 2024)
Comprehension

3. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

4. * * continued

5. 10 Multiple Choice Questions , with some illustrations

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. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving Sheet

12. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …..

13. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

15. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

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. Writing Prompt : with tree- shaped lined paper : ...

21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Narrator Begging Vs End

22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

23. Design & Detail illustrating page : ……..

24. Acrostic Poem : BELIEVE
Vocabulary

25. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

26. Vocabulary : 8 words from the book with match-up definitions

27. * * * Vocabulary Answer

28. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences. (NEW 2024)

29. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet
Spelling

30. Word Search page (20 words)

31. Word Scramble page (10 words)

32. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

33. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

34. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

35. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

36. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

37. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

38. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

39. * * * Rhyme Time Answer Sheet

40. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

41. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From CHRISTMAS

42. * * * Word Maker Answer Shee
Math

43. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

44. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

45. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

46. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

47. * * * Math : answer sheet

48. Math : 12 simple addition problems

49. * * * Math : answer sheet
Speech & Language

50. Label a Christmas Tree : 9 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included

51. Label a Reindeer : 9 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

52. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book

53. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction

54. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like
Crafts

55. * Polar Express Pajama Party ticket-shaped invitations! Two per page. Blank lines for adding date and other information.

56. Assemble a Gift Box : template to cut, fold, glue

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