This packet helps to build a great foundation of reading comprehension skills! Printable stories with close reading activities require students to go back into the text to find information. Your students will love highlighting, circling, and coloring important information and completing a response activity for each story. Skills Addressed: *Genre identification *Reading for Details *Characters *Setting *Problem *Solution *Sequencing *Cause/Effect *Main Idea/Details

This is a tool students can use to work through Non-Fiction texts. It has: -Previewing -Prediction -K-W-L Chart -Text Features -Responding to Text Features -Main Idea and Details -Text Structure -Responding to Text Structure -Fact/Opinion -Author's Purpose -Responding to Author's Purpose This is also a great visual for students to help them remember what to think about when reading Non-Fiction.

I have used the reading workshop model for about 8 years now. It has changed a lot over the years! One thing that has stayed the same is the ‘Respond to Text’ station. This is a time where students get to write about their reading. The station stays the same all year, but the activities in the station change. Below is a list of activities you can add to your ‘Respond to Text’ station at the beginning of the year. 1. Bookmark Book Report At the beginning of the year, some students struggle to finish chapter books. I find that this bookmark book report helps them stay engaged in their reading. The students keep track of the pages they read, and complete activities as they read their book. There is a fiction and nonfiction version available for download. 2. Text Structures Tri-fold Students can use this trifold to ‘hunt’ for different text structures. Just put a basket of nonfiction books at the station and you are set! It’s a great way to get them reading nonfiction books. 3. Choice Board Students get to choose what activities they’d like to complete. This is great because it can be used for the story of the week (if you follow a basal) or the chapter book they are currently reading. You can have the students glue this page inside their reading notebook, or have them staple their responses to this sheet and turn in. Download the Printables: Click here to download the bookmark book report. Click here to download the text structures trifold and choice board. Add editing tasks to your reading workshop block! Math Resources: 1st Grade Tri-Folds 2nd Grade Tri-Folds 3rd Grade Tri-Folds 4th Grade Tri-Folds 5th Grade Tri-Folds Thanks for reading! I hope you will find these printable helpful :) Visit my blog @ Learning With Mrs S. Visit my TPT Store Follow me on Pinterest! Follow me on Instagram! Follow me on Facebook :)

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Everything you could ever want to know about one of Earth's most impressive phenomena. Find out all about the different types of volcano, why and how they happen, the risks they pose as well as what they can provide. * Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.

Those Shoes: Reading Unit for Those Shoes- Have you read the amazing and warm-hearted story Those Shoes by Mary Boelts? This reading activities pack is the perfect way to introduce this amazing book. You and your students will love this Those Shoes Reading unit!   This week-long unit is packed with reading comprehension activities, crafts, responding to literature writing, vocabulary, quick prints, and soooo much more! They’ll love the fun and you'll love the academic focus this unit has! INCLUDES DIGITAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES!   ******************************************************************** ✊ Buy the bundle and SAVE BIG!!! ✊   Ready to have your students fall in love with books by following a meaningful and deep reading routine ALL YEAR?   Close Reading All Year Growing Bundle   *********************************************************************   What's Included:   Lesson Plans- A five-day lesson plan outline with suggestions of ideas for a close reading routine of the book and daily writing.  Question Cards- After reading the book, use these question cards to check for basic understanding of the text. Questions range from levels 1-3 on Webb’s Depth of Knowledge scale.  Shoe Story Elements- Students work to identify the text's story elements, including the characters, setting, beginning, middle, and end.   Shoe character actions-Students use the text to understand how the main character changes from the beginning of the story to the end.   Shoe Theme- Students work to better understand the theme of by using clues from the story. Includes option with a supported answer and one without.   Question Marks Reference poster- Help students understand how quotation marks are used in a text to showcase dialogue.   Quotation marks Cut and Paste- students read sentences and glue quotation marks around the dialogue.   Quotation Marks Printables- students practice adding quotation marks around dialogue and quoted text.   Quotation Marks Hands-on- Students read the sentence cards then use macaroni to build quotation marks around the dialogue and quoted text.   Shoes Writing- students work on one of four writing prompts. Each prompt includes a self-checking rubric.   Shoe Craft- students choose their shoe printout and decorate it how they like. Then, use it to publish their writings.   See a Close Reading Unit in action!   >>>Cranky Monster Close Reading!<<<   ******************************************************************** ◼️ Click here to view a Video about this unit and all my other Close Reading Units!

Do you dread teaching students how to cite text evidence? Make this process easier with sentence starters!

I have used the reading workshop model for about 8 years now. It has changed a lot over the years! One thing that has stayed the same is the ‘Respond to Text’ station. This is a time where students get to write about their reading. The station stays the same all year, but the activities in the station change. Below is a list of activities you can add to your ‘Respond to Text’ station at the beginning of the year. 1. Bookmark Book Report At the beginning of the year, some students struggle to finish chapter books. I find that this bookmark book report helps them stay engaged in their reading. The students keep track of the pages they read, and complete activities as they read their book. There is a fiction and nonfiction version available for download. 2. Text Structures Tri-fold Students can use this trifold to ‘hunt’ for different text structures. Just put a basket of nonfiction books at the station and you are set! It’s a great way to get them reading nonfiction books. 3. Choice Board Students get to choose what activities they’d like to complete. This is great because it can be used for the story of the week (if you follow a basal) or the chapter book they are currently reading. You can have the students glue this page inside their reading notebook, or have them staple their responses to this sheet and turn in. Download the Printables: Click here to download the bookmark book report. Click here to download the text structures trifold and choice board. Add editing tasks to your reading workshop block! Math Resources: 1st Grade Tri-Folds 2nd Grade Tri-Folds 3rd Grade Tri-Folds 4th Grade Tri-Folds 5th Grade Tri-Folds Thanks for reading! I hope you will find these printable helpful :) Visit my blog @ Learning With Mrs S. Visit my TPT Store Follow me on Pinterest! Follow me on Instagram! Follow me on Facebook :)

What is Picture Walk?Picture Walk is a reading strategy that enhances students’ comprehension of a text or story before reading it. With the teacher’s guidance, learners preview the text or the story in order to make predictions, anticipate the events, make connections with the text and infer what the story is about.Through Picture Walk, learners acquire a better understanding of the text they are going to read. Picture Walk is an ideal differentiation tool you can use in any inclusive learning

As the year winds down, I want my students to remain engaged, yet give them a chance to have a little fun while they spend their last few weeks with me in elementary school. Now, I use the term "fun" loosely here. ;) It isn't like we are going to be hooting and hollering. I just want them to relax and enjoy themselves, while still keeping things standards based. One thing I did this year with my students is have them respond to the Read Alouds we have been doing using a Story Wheel. This wheel is something I got from the book entitled 35 Ready-To-Go Ways to Publish Students' Research and Writing (Grades 4-8) It is an awesome book! I have been using it for YEARS (literally) as there are just so many different simple templates in it to get your kids writing without thinking they are. Anyway, back to the Story Wheel. Basically, there are 6 sections on the wheel that asks the students to respond to the reading they did. They must talk about the main character and list character traits, draw and describe the setting, discuss the character traits of the antagonist, write about both the problem and solution, as well as discuss the author's motivation and purpose for writing the story. (which actually also lends itself well to the theme of the piece.) For each section, I upped the rigor just a bit by having the students provide text evidence from the read alouds to accompany what they put on the wheel. Then, I stapled 3 or 4 of them together to hang from the ceiling as a mobile. Done and done. Seriously, this was such a simple way to keep them engaged and make them feel like they were having a little fun (since they did get to draw after all ;) ) What is some way you have had the kids respond to literature in these last few weeks?

This graphic organizer is a great way for your students to respond to informational texts to show what they have learned. It could be used for independent reading, reading centers, listening to reading, or whole group reading. Enjoy! Common Core Standards: Kindergarten: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.2 With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. First Grade: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.5 Know and use various text features to locate key facts or information in a text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.7 Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas. Second Grade: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.5 Know and use various text features to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Looking for some activities to add to reading workshop? These reading respond sheets are a perfect addition to your 'Respond to Text' station! Included: 1 - Choice Board 2 - Nonfiction Text Structures Tri-Fold ------------------ Looking for more? >> Free fiction and nonfiction bookmark book report (CLICK Here) to download. >> Nonfiction text features booklet (CLICK Here) to view. >> Free active readers printable (CLICK Here) to download. MORE MATH TRI-FOLDS 1st Grade Math Tri-Folds2nd Grade Math Tri-Folds3rd Grade - Written Response Tri-Folds 4th Grade - Written Response Tri-Folds 5th Grade - Written Response Tri-Folds Other flipbooks that I've made - Me on the Map - The Wednesday Surprise

Those Shoes: Reading Unit for Those Shoes- Have you read the amazing and warm-hearted story Those Shoes by Mary Boelts? This reading activities pack is the perfect way to introduce this amazing book. You and your students will love this Those Shoes Reading unit!   This week-long unit is packed with reading comprehension activities, crafts, responding to literature writing, vocabulary, quick prints, and soooo much more! They’ll love the fun and you'll love the academic focus this unit has! INCLUDES DIGITAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES!   ******************************************************************** ✊ Buy the bundle and SAVE BIG!!! ✊   Ready to have your students fall in love with books by following a meaningful and deep reading routine ALL YEAR?   Close Reading All Year Growing Bundle   *********************************************************************   What's Included:   Lesson Plans- A five-day lesson plan outline with suggestions of ideas for a close reading routine of the book and daily writing.  Question Cards- After reading the book, use these question cards to check for basic understanding of the text. Questions range from levels 1-3 on Webb’s Depth of Knowledge scale.  Shoe Story Elements- Students work to identify the text's story elements, including the characters, setting, beginning, middle, and end.   Shoe character actions-Students use the text to understand how the main character changes from the beginning of the story to the end.   Shoe Theme- Students work to better understand the theme of by using clues from the story. Includes option with a supported answer and one without.   Question Marks Reference poster- Help students understand how quotation marks are used in a text to showcase dialogue.   Quotation marks Cut and Paste- students read sentences and glue quotation marks around the dialogue.   Quotation Marks Printables- students practice adding quotation marks around dialogue and quoted text.   Quotation Marks Hands-on- Students read the sentence cards then use macaroni to build quotation marks around the dialogue and quoted text.   Shoes Writing- students work on one of four writing prompts. Each prompt includes a self-checking rubric.   Shoe Craft- students choose their shoe printout and decorate it how they like. Then, use it to publish their writings.   See a Close Reading Unit in action!   >>>Cranky Monster Close Reading!<<<   ******************************************************************** ◼️ Click here to view a Video about this unit and all my other Close Reading Units!

I have used the reading workshop model for about 8 years now. It has changed a lot over the years! One thing that has stayed the same is the ‘Respond to Text’ station. This is a time where students get to write about their reading. The station stays the same all year, but the activities in the station change. Below is a list of activities you can add to your ‘Respond to Text’ station at the beginning of the year. 1. Bookmark Book Report At the beginning of the year, some students struggle to finish chapter books. I find that this bookmark book report helps them stay engaged in their reading. The students keep track of the pages they read, and complete activities as they read their book. There is a fiction and nonfiction version available for download. 2. Text Structures Tri-fold Students can use this trifold to ‘hunt’ for different text structures. Just put a basket of nonfiction books at the station and you are set! It’s a great way to get them reading nonfiction books. 3. Choice Board Students get to choose what activities they’d like to complete. This is great because it can be used for the story of the week (if you follow a basal) or the chapter book they are currently reading. You can have the students glue this page inside their reading notebook, or have them staple their responses to this sheet and turn in. Download the Printables: Click here to download the bookmark book report. Click here to download the text structures trifold and choice board. Add editing tasks to your reading workshop block! Math Resources: 1st Grade Tri-Folds 2nd Grade Tri-Folds 3rd Grade Tri-Folds 4th Grade Tri-Folds 5th Grade Tri-Folds Thanks for reading! I hope you will find these printable helpful :) Visit my blog @ Learning With Mrs S. Visit my TPT Store Follow me on Pinterest! Follow me on Instagram! Follow me on Facebook :)

These We Don't Eat Our Classmates read aloud activities will help your students learn to be good classmates with week-long lesson plans and book activities. Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story. Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text, talking about it and responding to it. To teach these lessons you will need: We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan Higgins This Resource Includes: Detailed lesson plans Comprehension questions Whole group response to text activities Response to text worksheets Writing pages Vocabulary cards and worksheets Quiz Retelling puppets Craftivity template ⭐️ Click here for our 1-2 version!⭐️ ___________________________________ You may also like… → Stick and Stone Best Friends Forever Read Aloud → Color Monster Goes to School Read Aloud → You're Finally Here Read Aloud ___________________________________ We would love to hear from you! Please remember to earn your free TpT credit by leaving feedback when you purchase! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ For helpful tips, hints, and classroom strategies check out our website! The Core Coaches Website Copyright © The Core Coaches Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

This packet helps to build a great foundation of reading comprehension skills! Printable stories with close reading activities require students to go back into the text to find information. Your students will love highlighting, circling, and coloring important information and completing a response activity for each story. Skills Addressed: *Genre identification *Reading for Details *Characters *Setting *Problem *Solution *Sequencing *Cause/Effect *Main Idea/Details

These stations and anchor charts for reader's notebooks are designed to teach students the information they need to respond to text and to understand author technique. Use them when you are beginning your notebook work so students can get organized and ready to use their reader's notebooks for independent reading. There are now options for distance learning, including a digital reader's notebook. {SAVE: this is part of my Reader's Workshop Bundle] You will print off and assemble the anchor charts; then, you will set up the stations for your students to work through. At each one, students will fill in the information from the anchor chart on the notebook page provided. It's important for them to write down information that they need to remember, rather than paste in a completed chart. These stations provide them with both the opportunity to do so AND a handy reference to use going forward. If your directions and expectations are different than mine, you can use the editable template rather than the ready made anchor charts I have provided. In this file, you will find charts and notebook pages titled: -What Does It Mean To Be An Active Reader? -How Do I Annotate a Text? -How Do I Respond to a Text? (Fiction & Non-FIction) -Understanding How Writers Create Character -Understanding How Writers Develop Theme -Writer's Craft -Starters for Textual Evidence -How to Find It in My Notebook You might also like Back-to-School Getting to Know You Stations If you're looking for other critical thinking activities, you might like to check out: Critical Thinking Activities for Any Text Collaboration Activities for Secondary Students Writing Prompts for Building Skills & Stamina" Connect with me: Real Learning in Room 213 Room 213 on Pinterest Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and products: • Look for the green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to get important updates on new products and sales.

Make constructed response simple and easy with the structure of RACES. This predictable writing strategy transformed the my students' ability to respond to literature. Incorporating these posters into my lessons is one of the most valuable changes I've made in my ELA block. One small change has created lasting change in students' level of ability to respond to reading with confidence. R - Restate the question A - Answer all parts C - Cite evidence E - Explain your thinking S - Sum it up Included in this resource: 5 posters (R, A, C, E, S), each in their own 8.5 x 11 poster 5 color palettes as well as black and white posters Printable RACE(S) response sheets ( editable) Digital RACE(S) response sheets ( editable) Desk plates for easy access Editable slides - edit the text, font and color of each level RACES encourages students to answer constructed response questions completely and with details from the text. Watch your students' responses improved dramatically as constructed responses become something they no longer dread. __________________________________________________________ MORE RESOURCES YOU’LL LOVE: READING ANCHOR CHARTS BEST-SELLING STUDENT DATA NOTEBOOK LEVELS OF UNDERSTANDING LEVELS OF EFFORT __________________________________________________________ Copyright © Cooties and Cuties All rights reserved by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. ********************************************************************************************

Are you looking for Catwings lesson plans? Look no further! This resource is DIGITAL, PRINT, and NO PREP! It can be used for guided reading groups, individual reading, partner discussions, a whole class study, or as a read aloud companion. The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities. This DIGITAL resource includes various types of worksheets with text boxes ready of the Catwings lesson plans. The worksheets are perfect for virtual learning, small groups, RTI, homework, centers, or whole group instruction for grades 1-3. The combination of technology, rigorous reading engagement, and fun art activities will make your students beg for more! The best part? No more copying endless worksheets! This download can be completely PAPERLESS! Share with your students using Google Classroom, Seesaw, Google Slides, or Pic Collage. Included are: -Directions and link for Google Classroom -PDF for printing and uploading -Individual Images for uploading only certain pages -Answer Key Inside you will find: *Cover Page *Comprehension Questions/Answers for each chapter (recall, higher order thinking, inference, text evidence, story elements, reflections, etc). *Visualizing Practice *Cause and Effect Practice *Characterization with Text Evidence Activities *Compare and Contrast Practice *Sequencing Activities *Text Connections Practice *Summarizing Activities *Author/Illustrator Activity *Culminating Activities

This resource is meant to guide students through the RACER strategy as they respond to text. Includes: several versions of RACER Acronym posters Student friendly checklist/rubrics (2 versions) Student wheel desk visual Graphic organizers

Ah! Does anyone else get excited when the ALA announces the Newberry and Caldecott winners each year? I do! I've never participated in a Mock Caldecott or anything mainly because I'd just rather read the winner or winners--depending on how busy my book situation is ha! You can get a copy here! Here's the rundown on this years book: Jordan, a smart kid with crazy artistic talent, his going to be the new kid at a fancy private school. Yikes! It's always hard being the new kid. He is paired up with a friend to show him around and during his first day finds himself with Andy, not the nicest kid in school. Because he is quick on his feet, Jordan finds a nice friend group. Now while this is a surface skim summary, Jordan and his friend ___ struggle with the fact that teachers can never remember their names and assume their athletic abilities based on their skin color. There are in's and out's and up's and down's but the book portrays what it's like to be a regular African American kid in a rich white school. This year's Newberry Award Winner is New Kid by Jerry Craft and every page of this book eye catching and awesome! It is definitely worth reading. I am so glad that they chose this graphic novel (!!! what! what!) and I love the story. The main things that I love about this book is that they are 1. SO FUNNY--so of course you are going to keep reading 2. Relatable--Jordan (the main character goes through so many 3. SO much DISCUSSION--this book is jam packed with things that need to be discussed in today's classrooms. I also spotted this at the book fair--so keep your eye out for New Kid--it's completely worth it and your students will love reading this Newberry book!

Students will enjoy responding to each chapter (and different narrator) of Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman using this one-page sheet of Reflection choices, including three categories: Citation, Image, Connections. In the Citation category column, students have choices of questions that ask students to cite from the text and explain. In the Image category, students are asked to examine objects, symbols, setting, etc. Finally, in the Connections category, students are challenged to connect each chapter/narrator to other characters, other sources (movies, TV shows, other novels, etc.), and even to history and themselves. Enjoy!

As teachers we are constantly REINVENTING THE WHEEL!! Although it can be time consuming, one thing I love about my job, is that I get the opportunity to learn, grow, create, and RECREATE year after year!! I have been using Reading Response Journals in my classroom for over 10 years, and each year I make…

A perfect activity for literature circles and shared reading during your literacy block! Students work independently and in groups to analyze, respond to, and discuss fictional texts. Each student receives an 8.5” x 11” page, and contributes a different piece of information to the group's overall discussion of the text. Roles can be rotated every chapter/section, or this activity can be completed after the students have read the entire text. Note: If they are new to Literature Circles, younger grades may require more direction than simply being handed their copy of the poster. It is suggested that a completed example be provided, or a section be completed together as a class so students understand teacher expectations. Roles: Setting Description- students draw and describe the setting (time/place). Main Events- students explain the main events of the plot. Character Development- students describe any growth/change in the characters. Quote Analysis- students select a quote and describe its importance in the text. To display their completed poster, students trim along the dotted edges and place their pages side by side on a background. French Version: French Literature Circle Collaborative Poster Clipart Credit: May Hates Mondays Copyright © Zenful Ziggy Designs By purchasing this resource, you are agreeing that the contents are the property of ZENFUL ZIGGY DESIGNS, and licensed to you only for classroom/personal use as a single user. I retain the copyright, and reserve all rights to this product. Please visit my store to purchase additional licenses for this product.

Short Constructed Literary Responses - Editable Daily Slides With the growing change in ELA to better connect reading and writing, students need multiple opportunities to practice responding to the text with a meaningful, text-supported response. Through this product, students will be familiarized with a sure method for how to construct this thinking: T = Thesis (or answer to the question) E = Evidence (text support) A = Analysis (explanation for this connection) Included in this Google Slides document is... Daily warm-up, exit ticket, or guided practice editable slides, ready to go for any text Student handout that follows this daily format (example week these questions stems is provided) Connect with me: Visit my website (and grab my 30 FREE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS) Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook

Have you ever read Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker by Christianne Jones? My kiddos have always LOVED this book. It's actually PERFECT for Back to School because

This packet contains all that you need for the book A to Z Mysteries The Absent Author by Ron Roy. This resource is DIGITAL AND PRINT. It can be used for guided reading groups, individual reading, a whole class study, or as a read aloud companion. The students will respond to each section by answering comprehension questions and then completing different reading response activities. Inside you will find: *Cover Page *A to Z Mysteries Absent Author Comprehension Questions and Answers for 10 chapters *Visualizing/Before Reading Activity *Cause and Effect Practice *Text Connections Practice *Making Predictions Practice *Vocabulary Activities *Sequencing Practice *Double Bubble Compare/Contrast Activity *Story Elements Activity The best part? No more copying endless worksheets! This download can be completely PAPERLESS! Share with your students using Google Classroom, Seesaw, Google Slides, or Pic Collage. Included are: -Directions and link for Google Classroom -PDF for printing and uploading -Individual images for uploading only certain pages -Answer Key If you like this novel unit, you may also like: Mouse and the Motorcycle The Chocolate Touch The Indian in the Cupboard Check out a bundle to save money! Best Seller Bundle Third Grade Novel Unit Bundle Ralph S Mouse Bundle Common Core Standards: RL 2.1, RL 2.2, RL 2.3, RL 2.4, RL 2.5, RL 2.6, RL 2.7, RL 2.8, RL 3.1, RL 3.2, RL 3.3, RL 3.4, RL 3.5, RL 3.6, RL 3.7, RL 3.8 Be sure to follow our TpT Store for SALES, UPDATES, and NEW RESOURCES! We hope you enjoy A to Z Mysteries Absent Author

My Mouth is a Volcano Craft and Worksheets: This My Mouth is a Volcano craft is the perfect way for students to respond and reflect to the text My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook with a cute fun craft! Students can color and cut out their volcano and respond to two different prompt options. 4 additional worksheets included for students to reflect on the text My Mouth is a Volcano! Students will love this fun reading craft. What's Included: -Volcano cut-out -My mouth is a volcano when I... craft prompt -I can control my volcano by... craft prompt -I can control my volcano by... worksheet -I can be a good listener by... worksheet -When I am about to call out I can...worksheet -When I am about to interrupt I can...worksheet You may also like: -Enemy Pie Reading Craft -Fall Tree Math Craft -Class Rules and Expectations Worksheets Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Questions? Please email me at [email protected]

These sentence stems mini-posters are great for a bulletin board to help students answer text dependent analysis questions and cite text evidence from reading passages. These constructed response writing stems are the beginnings of sentences. Using the RACE or RACES strategy? These sentence starters work perfectly with the RACES method of constructed response writing. >>> Check out the RACE and RACES set here! <<< You receive 2 SETS of 24 sentence stems to help students express their thoughts and answers. The two sets are similar, but the speech bubble shapes are different - choose your favorite! What's included: 2 SETS of 24 black and white mini-posters (2 mini-posters are on one 8 1/2" x 11" page) 24 reference cards - white with black lettering (4 to a page) Student reference bookmarks in 4 colors (4 to a page) Often, students can find answers in the text but struggle to construct them. This quick and easy bulletin board and reference card set gives students a jump start on writing with sentence starters. Print these mini-posters on brightly colored paper for a quick and easy bulletin board. A tip sheet that I used in my upper elementary through middle school classes is included, along with an explanation of the "Connectors" posters. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SIMILAR SET <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< The set contains the same sentence starters, but the styles are different. WHITE Sentence Starters Poster Set - CLICK HERE Follow my store to be notified about new resources posted at 50% off for the first 48 hours. Copyright © Caffeine Queen Teacher, CQ Resources, LLC Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this resource.

Paired passages are a huge part of reading instruction for 4th and 5th graders. Grab free paired passages graphic organizers on this post.

Looking for a Common Core Aligned, No Prep Pack to teach the book The Junkyard Wonders? Look no further! This packet contains all that you need! The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities. This DIGITAL resource includes various types of worksheets with text boxes ready for your students to use. The worksheets are perfect for virtual learning, small groups, RTI, homework, centers, or whole group instruction for grades 1-3. The combination of technology, rigorous reading engagement, and fun art activities will make your students beg for more! The best part? No more copying endless worksheets! This download can be completely PAPERLESS! Share with your students using Google Classroom, Seesaw, Google Slides, or Pic Collage. This packet includes comprehension questions and response pages for: *Predictions *Visualization *Setting *Cause and Effect *Characterization with Text Evidence *Character Changes with Text Evidence Support *Describing central characters and how their actions affected others *Compare and Contrast *Problem and Solution *Sequencing *Point of View *Text Illustrations and their impact on the story *Text Connections *Summarizing *Key Ideas and Details *Plot *Theme or Central Message *Figurative Language *Important Quotations from the Book *Problem and Solution *Favorite Scene *Genius Poster Common Core Standards: RL 2.1, RL 2.2, RL 2.3, RL 2.4, RL 2.5, RL 2.6, RL 3.1, RL 3.2, RL 3.3, RL 3.4, RL 3.5, RL 3.6, RL 3.7, RL 3.8 Follow our TpT store for more teaching ideas, freebies, and printables! If you like this unit, you may also like: A Bad Case of Stripes Stellaluna Check out a bundle to save money! Best Seller Bundle Third Grade Novel Unit Bundle Ralph S Mouse Bundle

Kindness is My Superpower by Alicia Ortego Writing Activities. Students respond to the text with a variety of writing prompts. Great for SEL.12 pages.5 different writing activities / writing prompts.Print and go! Visit my store and follow to see new products.⭐ Rate this product to earn TPT credits.

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears Looking for a Common Core Aligned, No Prep Pack to teach the book Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears? Look no further! This packet contains all that you need! It can be used for guided reading groups, individual reading, partner discussions, a whole class study, or as a read aloud companion. The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities. This packet includes 23 pages. Inside you will find: *Cover Page *Comprehension Questions/Answers (recall, higher order thinking, inference, text evidence, story elements, reflections, etc). *Visualizing Practice *Characterization with Text Evidence Activities *Compare/Contrast Practice *Sequencing Activities *Text Connections Practice *Summary Practice Common Core Standards: RL 2.1, RL 2.2, RL 2.3, RL 2.4, RL 2.5, RL 2.6, RL 3.1, RL 3.2, RL 3.3, RL 3.4, RL 3.5, RL 3.6, RL 3.7, RL 3.8 Follow our TpT store for more teaching ideas, freebies, and printables! If you like this unit, you may also like: Henry Box Brown A Bad Case of Stripes Stellaluna Check out a bundle to save money! Second Grade Novel Unit Bundle Third Grade Novel Unit Bundle Fourth Grade Novel Unit Bundle

Looking for a Common Core Aligned, No Prep Pack to teach the book Ramona Forever? Look no further! This packet contains all that you need! The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities. This DIGITAL resource includes various types of worksheets with text boxes ready for your students to use. The worksheets are perfect for virtual learning, small groups, RTI, homework, centers, or whole group instruction for grades 3-5. The combination of technology, rigorous reading engagement, and fun art activities will make your students beg for more! The best part? No more copying endless worksheets! This download is completely PAPERLESS! Share with your students using Google Classroom, Seesaw, Google Slides, or Pic Collage. Included are: -Directions and link for Google Classroom -PDF for printing and uploading -Individual images for uploading only certain pages -Answer Key This packet includes comprehension questions for each chapter or chapter section. Response pages for: *Predictions *Visualization *Setting *Cause and Effect *Characterization with Text Evidence *Character Changes with Text Evidence Support *Describing central characters and how their actions affected others *Compare and Contrast *Problem and Solution *Sequencing *Point of View *Text Illustrations and their impact on the story *Text Connections *Summarizing *Key Ideas and Details *Plot *Theme or Central Message *Figurative Language *Important Quotations from the Book *Problem and Solution *Favorite Scene Common Core Standards: RL 2.1, RL 2.2, RL 2.3, RL 2.4, RL 2.5, RL 2.6, RL 3.1, RL 3.2, RL 3.3, RL 3.4, RL 3.5, RL 3.6, RL 3.7, RL 3.8 Follow our TpT store for more teaching ideas, freebies, and printables! If you like this unit, you may also like: The Chocolate Touch Ralph S Mouse Clementine Check out a bundle to save money! Best Seller Bundle Third Grade Novel Unit Bundle Ralph S Mouse Bundle We hope you enjoy Ramona Forever

Looking for a Common Core Aligned, No Prep DIGITAL & PRINT pack to teach the book Who is Jane Goodall? Look no further! This resource contains all that you need! The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities. This DIGITAL resource includes various types of worksheets with text boxes ready for your students to use. The worksheets are perfect for virtual learning, small groups, RTI, homework, centers, or whole group instruction for grades 3-5. The combination of technology, rigorous reading engagement, and fun art activities will make your students beg for more! The best part? No more copying endless worksheets! This download can be completely PAPERLESS! Share with your students using Google Classroom, Seesaw, Google Slides, or Pic Collage. Included are: -Directions and link for Google Classroom -PDF for printing and uploading -Individual Images for uploading only certain pages -Answer Key This packet includes comprehension questions and vocabulary work for each chapter or chapter section. Response pages for: *Predictions *Visualization *Setting *Characterization with Text Evidence *Character Changes with Text Evidence Support *Describing central characters and how their actions affected others *Compare and Contrast *Sequencing *Point of View *Text Connections *Summarizing *Key Ideas and Details *Plot *Theme or Central Message *Important Quotations from the Book We hope you enjoy this unit! Follow our TpT store for more teaching ideas, freebies, and printables! If you like this unit, you may also like The Chocolate Touch Ralph S Mouse Clementine Check out a bundle to save money! Best Seller Bundle Third Grade Novel Unit Bundle Ralph S Mouse Bundle

Students must use all they have learned as readers and writers to respond to a piece of text and write a literary response -- text-dependent analysis. They must combine what they know as readers with what they have learned about writing for literary responses. The intention of this study is for students to craft critical thinking about their independent reading into a written reading response essay. Prior to completing this unit, students should have experiences in Shared Reading and Independent Reading and a variety of opportunities to jot their thinking and have discussions with partners and groups about their reading thinking. Key Teaching Points: • What is literary response writing? • Sifting through my thinking notes and jots • Narrowing down my thinking about my chosen book/theme/character/series • Stretching our thinking • Finding focus on my thinking about my reading • Drafting my response • Crafting an eye-catching lead • Crafting an eye-catching ending • Editing—Express Lane Edit • Publishing • Celebration You might also be interested in these products for your writing instruction… • Launching Writer's Workshop--A Unit of Study • Getting Started with Writer’s Notebooks • Writing Reflection and Kind Compliments • Writing Personal Narratives—A Unit of Study • Writing Expository Essays—A Unit of Study • Unit of Study for Persuasive Writing: Writing Persuasive Speeches and Letters • Book Reviews—A Writing Unit of Study This product is also part of my Writing Workshop bundle. As always, if you plan to share this product with other education professionals, additional licenses MUST be purchased for each individual using the product. Additional licenses are available for purchase on this product page. Any feedback you give regarding this product will be greatly appreciated.  Please click the green star to follow me and to never miss when new products are added to my store. Please visit my literacy blog at www.LiteracyTreasures.com for tips, tricks and strategies to use within your literacy instruction. You can also find me at… Website Literacy Treasures Pinterest @teachershuddle Instagram literacytreasures Twitter @teachershuddle Facebook Literacy Treasures

This "Rosie Revere" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "Rosie Revere" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in meaningful ways. These lesson plans will guide you through 3-5 daily interactive reading lessons. Each day students will interact with the book for a different purpose and then complete a corresponding activity. To teach these lessons you will need: Rosie Revere Engineer by Andrea Beaty This lesson plan pack includes: Detailed Lesson Plan with Examples Text Dependent Questions Sequence Cards Events Graphic Organizer Character's Response Graphic Organizers Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers Writing Paper Engineer Craft Instructions Rosie Craftivity Template Graphic organizers pre-loaded to Google Slides and Seesaw ***Google slides graphic organizers have text boxes for students to type. ***Seesaw has many interactive tools to choose from. Text boxes are not pre-loaded on the graphic organizers because students may want to type or draw, which they can easily do with the provided tools in the program. Download our Scope and Sequence to see we have aligned each of our grade 1-2 read-aloud lessons with the CCSS standards. If you like this product, then you will LOVE all of our other interactive read-alouds. To see more of our Read-alouds for First Grade, click here. To see more of our Read-alouds for Second Grade, click here. You can also purchase A Year of Interactive Read-Aloud Activities, at a discount! Do you love reading aloud to your primary students? We do too! It is one of our favorite times of the day. Here’s what our buyers say: "A great tool for students to use while listening and following along to the story." "One of my favorite books and I love ALL of the read aloud activities!!! Can't wait to do this first thing for back to school/STEM activity. Way to go allowing students to incorporate the 4c's." Visit our blog here to find out more about how to teach the Core one read-aloud at a time and to read more about our close reading lesson plans. We would love to hear from you! Please remember to earn your free TpT credit by leaving feedback when you purchase! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Follow us to get updates on our newest products! @thecorecoaches on Instagram The Core Coaches on Facebook The Core Coaches on Pinterest For helpful tips, hints, and classroom strategies check out our website! The Core Coaches Website