It's not easy being an introvert — especially if you also get nervous in social situations. Artist Sarah C. Andersen, creator of Sarah's Scribbles, knows this feeling all too well.

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Looking for a NEW, funny, and light-hearted picture book to read aloud for Hispanic Heritage Month? I've got you covered! My Papi Has a Motorcycle, by Isabel Quintero, is just what you're looking for. This is a delightful tall tale that celebrates Latino culture, a vibrant and bustling immigrant community, and the bond and affection between a father and daughter. Click HERE to save 20% by buying the bundle, which includes the following Hispanic Heritage Month book companions: Dreamers, Funny Bones, Octopus Stew, Paletero Man, Dancing Hands, and My Papi Has a Motorcycle. Students will: dig into characterization; write a book review; retell the story; identify story elements; compare and contrast the text to the author's note; find meaning and illustrate figurative language, and more! The reader response questions lend themselves to in-depth class or peer discussions and were designed to encourage students to use higher-level thinking skills, require students to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to provide their own opinions and/or perspectives. This Resource Includes: Reader Response Questions (1 page) – short-answer response questions Story Elements Graphic Organizer (1 page) – Students will fill in each box with words and pictures to represent the story elements. Plot Map (1 page) - Students will fill out the plot map with important events from the story. Retell the Story - BME (1 page) – Students will retell the beginning, middle, and end of the story with text and illustrations. Character Traits (2 pages) - Students will analyze the characteristics of Daisy or her Papi by identifying their dialogue, thoughts, actions, and feelings. Character Trait Showcase (1 page) - Students will choose the most important character trait that describes the characters in the story. Then, for each character, they will give 1-2 examples from the story that support the trait they chose. Character Summary (1 page) - Students will summarize a character of their choice focusing on challenges, responses to challenges, flaws, positive characteristics, and completing a timeline of 5 events that showcase their character's behavior. Flying by Figurative Language (3 pages) – Students will identify the type of figurative language used, determine the meaning, and draw a picture. Sensory Details (1 page) - Students will pick a favorite memory or event from their lives and describe it using all five of their senses using sensory and figurative language. Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (1 page + Answer Key) – Students will complete a crossword puzzle by matching words from the story to their definitions. Text to Text (1 page) - Students will compare and contrast the author's note to the story using a graphic organizer. Brag Board (1 page) – Students will think about the areas of expertise that they or their family members have. Then, students will add text and pictures to create a collage showcasing those talents and expertise. Map of My Community (1 page) - Students will create a map of their community using guiding questions to help them decide which places they want to include on their map. Cruising My Community (1 page) - Students will imagine that they are Daisy cruising around town with their dad, uncle, grandpa, brother, etc. Then, they will draw the places, numbering each place in the order they would visit it, and add scenery details to their route. Book Review (1 page) – Students will rate and write a review of the book. This resource is for extension read aloud activities only (the book is not included and will need to be purchased separately). Please check out my other Picture Book Companions linked below!! Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month Picture Book Companions | BUNDLE Dreamers Picture Book Companion | Activities for Hispanic Heritage Month Octopus Stew Picture Book Companion | Activities for Hispanic Heritage Month Paletero Man Picture Book Companion | Activities for Hispanic Heritage Month Dancing Hands Picture Book Companion | Activities for Hispanic Heritage Month Funny Bones Picture Book Companion | Hispanic Heritage | Dia de los Muertos I’m so glad you stopped by my store and checked out this resource! Follow my store, Creatively Gifted, on TPT to be updated on new products and sales. Don’t forget to leave feedback to earn credits toward future purchases by heading to MY PURCHASES in your Teachers Pay Teachers account.

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'Garden Library' Artist: ©Helen Zwerdling ~ Hells Belles Art ~ copyright I've always loved this quote from Cicero: 'If you have a garden & a library, you have everything you need.' So, it inspired this artwork. This is an individually enhanced, signed and framed A4 print of one of my original ink drawings. PERSONALISATIONS ~By request, I can add a book spine on the top left hand corner and add a book with your name/initials or a favourite book (length of name/title pending)! Just let me know what you desire, then your artwork will be a one of a kind! All of my artworks are sketched first and then inked. This piece is further unique as I enhance the print with individually glued diamanté/crystal embellishments. I hand sign every print, and the reverse side of the print also bears my signature. The frame is simple and black which sets off the print beautifully. ~Payment: UK and International- I require payment within 5 days of purchase. ~Shipping: After payment is received. All orders are shipped within 3-5 business days via Parcelforce International or Royal Mail first class. Each print is carefully packaged. Find and like/share me on facebook: www.facebook.com/HellsBellesArt And tweet me at: http://twitter.com/HellsBellesArt I'd love to hear from you. Please note: that the artist Helen Zwerdling© ~ Hells Belles Art retains all COPYRIGHT and that this transaction does not include resale or reproductions rights. The images have been watermarked for copyright/intellectual infringement protection. Purchased artwork/product will not be watermarked. Also, purchasing any of my artwork/product does not transfer rights for reproduction. Artworks/designs are copyright protected and may not be reproduced without my written permission/prior consent. Thank you for looking! © Helen Zwerdling xx

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