The Henry and Mudge stories by Cynthia Rylant, are a favorite in many primary classrooms. This resource is a bundle of 15 differentiated comprehension question sets created for 15 Henry and Mudge stories.Each resource contains 2 sets of comprehension questions to check for understanding (2 pages for...
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Cynthia Rylant is a favorite author of my students every year. It seems like all students either have a dog or want a dog. When I introduce a Henry and Mudge book, I am guaranteed to have a captive audience. I love it when students connect with authors. You never know when you might be teaching a future author. Cynthia Rylant's website encourages students to write to her. She will send a postcard to the teacher. I have a FREE packet that includes writing paper and morning messages that you may use. Through the years, I have been surprised when I received my standardized test results. There were always one or two students that scored lower than expected. I’ve also had surprises when grading work throughout the year. Students who seemed very capable when discussing stories orally, were not showing the same potential on paper. Rushing through their work and not paying attention to details seemed to be the cause of most of these surprises. Small words like “not” are important when answering questions. I’ve tried a variety of things to slow these students down. We circled important words of the sentence, rephrased question in the answer, highlighted details, and a variety of other techniques with modest success. One of the teams I was on used a phrase called “steal and slide”. This catchy phrase seemed to work the best for my students. Probably because it is a sporty-themed phrase, boys and girls liked it and used it. Students are told they need to steal some of the words in the question to slide in the answer. I used this technique with students as young as first grade. With young students, we completed the questions together. I taped the question on chart tablet paper or a white board (see picture above). Then I wrote the answers on chart tablet paper and then had volunteers circle the words that were stolen. By the end of the year, my higher ability students were able to answer questions on paper using this method. This method makes students slow down and pay attention to every word in the question because they may want to steal that word for their answer. I realize this method is not unique. Teachers have been telling their students to answer questions using words from the questions for a long time. My teachers told me to do that when I was a student because I was one of those who saw school work as a race. Your district may have you do the same type of activity but call it something else. I have several packets with steal and slide activities (questions for chart tablets paper and reading comprehension worksheets), including Henry and Mudge lessons. You can use the activities in these packet with whichever phrase your district uses. I have a Henry and Mudge bundle which includes the following books: The First Book, Under the Yellow Moon, and Take the Big Test. Also included with these packets are task cards. There are 5 task cards for each chapter. There are answer cards included so this can be set up as a self-checking center. Punch a hole and put the task cards on a ring. The cards are small - the perfect size for small hands. There are 2 recording sheets for each chapter.One has lines and the other one doesn't. Click HERE for the FREEBIE. Click HERE to check out my Henry and Mudge bundle. Sources to make my blog post graphics can be found HERE. Click HERE to read my blog's disclosure statement.
Do your students reading Henry and Mudge books? These graphic organizers, sequencing activities, anchor chart templates, and other Mudge activities will get your students excited about reading! Whether you are retelling a story with a Beginning, Middle, and End Mudge Bowl Booklet, drawing Mudge and labeling character traits, or Creating a Mudge Sequencing Collar, your students are sure to fall in love with learning! 1. Bubble Maps: Describe the characters 2. Venn Diagram Flapbooks- compare the characters or compare Mudge to another character (3 options) 3. H-Chart: Compare yourself with Henry 4. Sequencing Collar Writing Craft: Sequence the events of any H&M book with this craftivity 5. Mudge’s BME Bowl Booklet: Students make a BME book after reading any of the H&M Books 6. Talkin’ About Mudge Craft and Writing: Students make a Mudge and complete a writing activity. There are 3 writing options 7. Reading Comprehension quizzes for 5 specific H&M Books: Henry and Mudge: The First Book Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test 8. Graphic Organizers: Main Idea and Details, Vocabulary, Problem/Solution 9. Pocket of Bones Activity: Can be used with any H&M book as a vocabulary, character, or story summary activity 10. Mudge Directed Drawing and Character Traits Activity 11. Describe Mudge Anchor Chart Templates
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Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant Puddle Trouble Happy Cat and Family Trees Ready To Read Children's Book Set Level 2 Henry and Mudge In Puddle Trouble Henry and Mudge And The Happy Cat Henry And Mudge In The Family Trees All three are in good readable condition. When tracking shows the package has been delivered, I cannot give a refund if the package is stolen or can't be found. Once it's in the hands of the post office, all I can do is direct you as to how to proceed with an inquiry.
Last week we read Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night. My students always love this story! They are able to make so many great connection...
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Cynthia Rylant is a favorite author of my students every year. It seems like all students either have a dog or want a dog. When I introduce a Henry and Mudge book, I am guaranteed to have a captive audience. I love it when students connect with authors. You never know when you might be teaching a future author. Cynthia Rylant's website encourages students to write to her. She will send a postcard to the teacher. I have a FREE packet that includes writing paper and morning messages that you may use. Through the years, I have been surprised when I received my standardized test results. There were always one or two students that scored lower than expected. I’ve also had surprises when grading work throughout the year. Students who seemed very capable when discussing stories orally, were not showing the same potential on paper. Rushing through their work and not paying attention to details seemed to be the cause of most of these surprises. Small words like “not” are important when answering questions. I’ve tried a variety of things to slow these students down. We circled important words of the sentence, rephrased question in the answer, highlighted details, and a variety of other techniques with modest success. One of the teams I was on used a phrase called “steal and slide”. This catchy phrase seemed to work the best for my students. Probably because it is a sporty-themed phrase, boys and girls liked it and used it. Students are told they need to steal some of the words in the question to slide in the answer. I used this technique with students as young as first grade. With young students, we completed the questions together. I taped the question on chart tablet paper or a white board (see picture above). Then I wrote the answers on chart tablet paper and then had volunteers circle the words that were stolen. By the end of the year, my higher ability students were able to answer questions on paper using this method. This method makes students slow down and pay attention to every word in the question because they may want to steal that word for their answer. I realize this method is not unique. Teachers have been telling their students to answer questions using words from the questions for a long time. My teachers told me to do that when I was a student because I was one of those who saw school work as a race. Your district may have you do the same type of activity but call it something else. I have several packets with steal and slide activities (questions for chart tablets paper and reading comprehension worksheets), including Henry and Mudge lessons. You can use the activities in these packet with whichever phrase your district uses. I have a Henry and Mudge bundle which includes the following books: The First Book, Under the Yellow Moon, and Take the Big Test. Also included with these packets are task cards. There are 5 task cards for each chapter. There are answer cards included so this can be set up as a self-checking center. Punch a hole and put the task cards on a ring. The cards are small - the perfect size for small hands. There are 2 recording sheets for each chapter.One has lines and the other one doesn't. Click HERE for the FREEBIE. Click HERE to check out my Henry and Mudge bundle. Sources to make my blog post graphics can be found HERE. Click HERE to read my blog's disclosure statement.
This comprehension packet is the perfect companion to the book, Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps by Cynthia Rylant. It includes the Stop and Jot reading strategy and comprehension questions for each chapter. What is the Stop and Jot reading strategy? The students will complete two Stop and Jot notes for each chapter of this book. Stop and Jot notes are the students thoughts while they read. Students will pause during their reading and "jot" down their thoughts. Stop and Jot notes encourage the students to actively think while they read which helps to deepen comprehension. This comprehension packet includes the following: A grading record sheet A packet cover sheet Text preview questions Vocabulary practice Stop and Jot reading strategy for each chapter Text dependent comprehension questions for each chapter A writing prompt An answer key Check out our other Henry and Mudge book comprehension questions by clicking the links below. Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Henry-and-Mudge-Take-the-Big-Test-Comprehension-Questions-4510661 Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Henry-and-Mudge-Get-the-Cold-Shivers-Comprehension-Questions-4492632 Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Henry-and-Mudge-and-the-Long-Weekend-Comprehension-Questions-4438211
*Please note that this center has been added to the Journeys Story, Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon. 8 pages - 2 MB - PDF
Cynthia Rylant is a favorite author of my students every year. It seems like all students either have a dog or want a dog. When I introduce a Henry and Mudge book, I am guaranteed to have a captive audience. I love it when students connect with authors. You never know when you might be teaching a future author. Cynthia Rylant's website encourages students to write to her. She will send a postcard to the teacher. I have a FREE packet that includes writing paper and morning messages that you may use. Through the years, I have been surprised when I received my standardized test results. There were always one or two students that scored lower than expected. I’ve also had surprises when grading work throughout the year. Students who seemed very capable when discussing stories orally, were not showing the same potential on paper. Rushing through their work and not paying attention to details seemed to be the cause of most of these surprises. Small words like “not” are important when answering questions. I’ve tried a variety of things to slow these students down. We circled important words of the sentence, rephrased question in the answer, highlighted details, and a variety of other techniques with modest success. One of the teams I was on used a phrase called “steal and slide”. This catchy phrase seemed to work the best for my students. Probably because it is a sporty-themed phrase, boys and girls liked it and used it. Students are told they need to steal some of the words in the question to slide in the answer. I used this technique with students as young as first grade. With young students, we completed the questions together. I taped the question on chart tablet paper or a white board (see picture above). Then I wrote the answers on chart tablet paper and then had volunteers circle the words that were stolen. By the end of the year, my higher ability students were able to answer questions on paper using this method. This method makes students slow down and pay attention to every word in the question because they may want to steal that word for their answer. I realize this method is not unique. Teachers have been telling their students to answer questions using words from the questions for a long time. My teachers told me to do that when I was a student because I was one of those who saw school work as a race. Your district may have you do the same type of activity but call it something else. I have several packets with steal and slide activities (questions for chart tablets paper and reading comprehension worksheets), including Henry and Mudge lessons. You can use the activities in these packet with whichever phrase your district uses. I have a Henry and Mudge bundle which includes the following books: The First Book, Under the Yellow Moon, and Take the Big Test. Also included with these packets are task cards. There are 5 task cards for each chapter. There are answer cards included so this can be set up as a self-checking center. Punch a hole and put the task cards on a ring. The cards are small - the perfect size for small hands. There are 2 recording sheets for each chapter.One has lines and the other one doesn't. Click HERE for the FREEBIE. Click HERE to check out my Henry and Mudge bundle. Sources to make my blog post graphics can be found HERE. Click HERE to read my blog's disclosure statement.
Here are 39 handouts to use while reading Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon in the ®Harcourt reading series. There are spelling, vocabulary, story comprehension, focus skill (setting), and grammar worksheets to use for literacy centers and/or during whole or small group instruction. A fluency t...
After a fun unit on Henry and Mudge, I like to show my students how to draw a mudge directed drawing with this easy, guided drawing of our fave dog!
A comprehension packet that goes with the book, "Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover"Students will answer comprehension questions by explaining, identifying evidence from the story, and drawing their answers, all while citing where they found their answers in the text.These are great for lower lev...
Hey y'all! I've officially survived the first two weeks of school. Last week we really started to dig into our curriculum. In reading we did our Henry and Mudge unit with a focus on retelling the p
Help Students explore the themes of friendship and loneliness in Henry and Mudge's Adventures with engaging lesson plans and activities on StoryboardThat.
This game board features comprehension questions and vocabulary from the story "Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon" The kids love to play these board games! It is perfect for early finishers, reading centers, or when you just have an extra few minutes. Check out my store to view more comprehensio...
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Vocabulary Sheet to go along with Henry and Mudge- The First Book, in the HMH Journeys book. Check out my store for the rest of the Journeys series vocabulary sheets for every story. Also available, bundles for each Teacher book (5 stories in each) or ALL of the stories.
Interactive poke cards and QR code cards to complement Henry and Mudge The First Books. A great product for reading centers or guided reading groups.
Students love learning about space! Teaching the order of the planets from the sun is such a fun lesson, and students love making this Planet Flipbook. I created this flipbook as a hands-on way for students to learn the order of the planets, but also to pull in some fine motor skills practice. To begin […]
Have your primary students retell the events, story elements and/or favorite part from any Henry and Mudge book! This product contains cover pages for 29 different titles! Be sure to open the product preview for more images & info. You can view the titles included in the thumbnail picture at the top of this page and also in the product preview. Your Choice: *Have your students retell the events of the story (beginning, middle, end) *OR have your students retell the story elements (characters, setting, problem, solution) *I have also included a "My Favorite Part" page Enjoy! ~Primarily A to Z *Looking for a more in-depth study of a Henry and Mudge story? Henry and Mudge {The First Book} **Products that teach specific reading skills: All About Fables All About Character Traits Character Trait SCOOT Game All About Main Idea All About Fact & Opinion *************************************************************************** Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺
This is a complete lesson plan for a mentor sentence that goes along with the 2nd grade Journey's story, Henry and Mudge. Include: Lesson Plan Mentor Sentence for Teacher Mentor Sentence Student Pages
12 Different Independent Activities + 20 TASK CARDS! After reading the story, students will be able to complete a Warm Up activity whole group, 12 independent activities, and task cards with a partner! Included With This Purchase: -Intro: Warm Up Activity Sheet-can be done whole group -Venn Diagr...
This is a supplemental packet for the 2012 Journeys 2nd Grade Basal. This packet is on Unit 1 Lesson 1 Henry and Mudge. Inside the packet you will find: Anchor Charts, Vocabulary Work (Worksheets), Interactive Pages, Comprehension Checks, and much more. Please remember to click the GREEN star to follow my TPT store. Also, leave your feedback for TPT credit on future purchases. Thank you for checking out my products and HAPPY TEACHING!!
The story Henry and Mudge and The Funny Lunch by Cynthia Rylant, is a favorite in many primary classrooms. I created 2 sets of comprehension questions to check for understanding (2 pages for each set).The first set is designed for grades 1-2 (responding by writing a sentence or a list). This set cou...
Henry and Mudge Book UnitHenry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge. Amazon Book ReviewColor and traceB is for beach traceF is for fish traceA is for Annie traceH is for hug traceM is for Mudge traceK is for kings traceAlphabet...
