Elementary School Reading Projects

If you are interested in my Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook you need to check this out!

My Common Core ELA Interactive Notebook Mega Bundle

comes with all three of my best sellers; My Common Core Reading, Writing, & Grammar interactive notebooks at a discounted price! If you are not interested in the mega bundle please keep reading.

Students need to be involved in their own learning. Interactive Notebooks are a great way to incorporate interactive learning. My Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook is aligned with 3rd Grade Common Core Standards. However, this product can benefit 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade also. View my preview to get a better look.

Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook includes:

Student Notebook Cover Page

Reading Skills-Concept Page Separator

Genres-Concept Page Separator

Literal and Nonliteral Meanings-Concept Page Separator

Text Structure-Concept Page Separator

Word Skills-Concept Page Separator

Table of Contents

What do good readers do? Interactive Organizer

Author's Purpose-Interactive Page

Story Elements-Study Organizer

Characters-Interactive Page

Setting-Interactive Page

Plot- Interactive Page

Theme-Interactive Page

Point of View-Interactive Page

Inference-Interactive Page

Predict-Interactive Page

Main Idea- Interactive Page

Different Genres-Study Page

Fiction/Nonfiction-Interactive Page

Literal Vs. Nonliteral Meaning Study Page

Simile, Metaphor, and Idiom-Interactive Pages

Alliteration and Personification-Interactive Pages

Compare and Contrast- Interactive Page

Cause and Effect- Interactive page

Steps in a Process- Interactive Page

Context Clues-Interactive Page

My Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook comes with a step by step guide for each page and black/white printables.

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The Mardi Gras ELA Bundle offers a comprehensive and engaging resource that not only introduces primary students to Mardi Gras but also enhances their English language proficiency. This bundle comprises two valuable educational tools:

1. Mardi Gras Lapbook featuring Reading Comprehension Activities: This lapbook is brimming with engaging activities, allowing students to delve into the celebration and gain insights into various aspects of Mardi Gras. Moreover, it facilitates the development of reading comprehension skills as students read and respond to questions based on a diverse range of Mardi Gras-related texts.

2. Mardi Gras ELA Worksheets: These worksheets encompass a wide array of English language skills, encompassing vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening. They serve as an ideal resource for reinforcing the knowledge acquired through the lapbook while also providing additional opportunities for practice.

The Mardi Gras ELA Bundle caters perfectly to primary grade learners and proves invaluable for ESL/EFL students and homeschooling environments. It presents a delightful and educational approach to acquaint students with this significant holiday, all the while bolstering their English language proficiency.

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Enhance your primary level students' English language abilities this Fourth of July by investing in our Fourth of July ELA Bundle! With two engaging educational products - the Fourth of July Lapbook with Reading Comprehension Activities and Fourth of July ELA Worksheets - incorporated into this bundle, it's certain to provide a comprehensive learning experience. The Fourth of July Worksheets place a centerpiece on enlarging students' vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening capabilities. Our lapbook brims with Fourth of July-related activities, enabling your students to practice English while still having a great time! For an exciting way to teach English, purchase the Fourth of July ELA Bundle today and stimulate your students' curiosity!

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this fun and educational bundle! Perfect for primary level learners, this bundle contains a St. Patrick's Day Lapbook with Reading Comprehension Activities and an extensive collection of St. Patrick's Day Worksheets. Kids will have a blast learning English language skills in a more engaging and fun way, all while celebrating the holiday. The St. Patrick's Day Bundle is the perfect combo for any classroom or homeschool curriculum. Get your bundle today and make learning fun! #StPatricksDay #Lapbook #ReadingComprehension #StPatricksDayWorksheets #EnglishLanguage #PrimaryLevel #Homeschool #Classroom #Education

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Teach your students the sounds of the alphabet with these fun, printable alphabet phonics activities! Students will learn and remember the sound the letters a, b, c, d, e, and f make by creating a visual mnemonic devices to associate the beginning sounds with an animal in the shape of each letter.

This bundle of 6 letter crafts includes:

• A is for Alligator

• B is for Bear

• C is for Cow

• D is for Dog

• E is for Elephant

• F is for Frog

This phonics activity is great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

This file includes THREE printable template options for turning the uppercase letters into a picture that begins with the sound:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

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G-K Letter Crafts

L-P Letter Crafts

Q-U Letter Crafts

V-Z Letter Crafts

Check out the A-Z uppercase & lowercase letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

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Teach your students the sounds of the alphabet with these fun, printable alphabet phonics activities! Students will learn and remember the sound the letters v, w, x, y, and z make by creating a visual mnemonic devices to associate the beginning sounds with an animal in the shape of each letter.

This bundle of 5 letter crafts includes:

• V is for Volcano

• W is for Watermelon

• X is for Fox

• Y is for Yawn

• Z is for Zebra

This phonics activity is great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

This file includes THREE printable template options for turning the uppercase letters into a picture that begins with the sound:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Get the rest of the bundles!

A-F Letter Crafts

G-K Letter Crafts

L-P Letter Crafts

Q-U Letter Crafts

Check out the A-Z uppercase & lowercase letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

Check out my store HERE for additional crafts & bundles

Teach your preschool or kindergarten students the sounds of the alphabet with these fun, printable alphabet phonics activities! Students will learn and remember the sound the letters g, h, i, j, and k make by creating a visual mnemonic devices to associate the beginning sounds with an animal in the shape of each letter.

This bundle of 5 letter crafts includes:

• G is for Gorilla

• H is for Horse

• I is for Iguana

• J is for Jellyfish

• K is for Kangaroo

This phonics activity is great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

This file includes THREE printable template options for turning the uppercase letters into a picture that begins with the sound:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Get the rest of the bundles!

A-F Letter Crafts

L-P Letter Crafts

Q-U Letter Crafts

V-Z Letter Crafts

Check out the A-Z uppercase & lowercase letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

Check out my store HERE for additional crafts & bundles

Teach your students the sounds of the alphabet with these fun, printable alphabet phonics activities! Students will learn and remember the sound the letters l, m, n, o, and p make by creating a visual mnemonic devices to associate the beginning sounds with an animal in the shape of each letter.

This bundle of 5 letter crafts includes:

• L is for Lion

• M is for Mouse

• N is for Nest

• O is for Octopus

• P is for Penguin

This phonics activity is great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

This file includes THREE printable template options for turning the uppercase letters into a picture that begins with the sound:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Get the rest of the bundles!

A-F Letter Crafts

G-K Letter Crafts

Q-U Letter Crafts

V-Z Letter Crafts

Check out the A-Z uppercase & lowercase letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

Check out my store HERE for additional crafts & bundles

Teach your students the sounds of the alphabet with these fun, printable alphabet phonics activities! Students will learn and remember the sound the letters q, r, s, t, and u make by creating a visual mnemonic devices to associate the beginning sounds with an animal in the shape of each letter.

This bundle of 5 letter crafts includes:

• Q is for question

• R is for robot

• S is for snake

• T is for tiger

• U is for umbrella

This phonics activity is great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

This file includes THREE printable template options for turning the uppercase letters into a picture that begins with the sound:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Get the rest of the bundles!

A-F Letter Crafts

G-K Letter Crafts

L-P Letter Crafts

V-Z Letter Crafts

Check out the A-Z uppercase & lowercase letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

Check out my store HERE for additional crafts & bundles

Engage your students in remembering & learning the R controlled vowel sounds AR, ER, IR, OR, UR with these printable vowel digraph letter craft patterns! Improve digraph sound memorization as your kindergarten, first grade, or second grade students create a letter-shaped visual to connect the bossy r sound with an animal’s name that includes the sound!

The 5 crafts included in this bundle:

• AR is for shark
• ER is for tiger
• IR is for bird
• OR is for horse
• UR is for turkey

These phonics crafts are great for...

• reviewing or introducing Bossy R sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom with a visual reminder of each sound

These letter craft files includes FOUR printable template options. Making it easy to use with any class & save you planning and prepping time:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper
• One printable coloring worksheet (NO PREP) for students to color without any cutting or gluing

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Teach your kindergarten or pre-k students the /b/ /j/ /m/ /v/ /w/ & /z/ sounds with these printable Halloween themed uppercase letter craft patterns- the perfect week of crafts for Halloween! Improve letter and sound recognition as students create visual mnemonic devices to connect the beginning sounds to the crafts of a bat, jack-o-lantern, mummy, vampire, witch, and zombie.

The crafts in this bundle include:

• B is for bat.
• J is for jack-o-lantern.
• M is for mummy.
• V is for vampire.
• W is for witch.
• Z is for zombie.

These phonics activities are great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

These letter craft files includes THREE printable template options:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Looking for more alphabet letter crafts?

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Check out the uppercase alphabet letter craft bundle HERE

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Teach your students the short vowel sounds using these beginning sound vowel letter crafts to encourage engagement and give strategies for remembering letter sounds! Improve letter and sound recognition as students create visual mnemonic devices to connect the beginning sound of each craft with the vowel that matches. This bundle includes FIVE uppercase alphabet crafts for the short vowel sounds A, E, I, O, U.

Download the preview for more details and get the uppercase letter A is for alligator craft FREE!

The crafts in this bundle include:

A is for Alligator

E is for Elephant

I is for Iguana

O is for Octopus

U is for Umbrella

These phonics activities are great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

These letter craft files includes THREE printable template options for turning the uppercase vowels into an animal or thing that begins with the short vowel sound:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Looking for more alphabet letter crafts?

Check out the uppercase & lowercase letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

Check out the uppercase & lowercase vowel craft bundle HERE

Check out the lowercase letter craft bundle HERE

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Teach your students the short vowel sounds using these beginning sound vowel letter crafts to encourage engagement and give strategies for remembering letter sounds! Improve letter and sound recognition as students create visual mnemonic devices to connect the beginning sound of each craft with the vowel that matches. This bundle includes FIVE lowercase alphabet crafts for the short vowel sounds a, e, i, o, and u.

Download the preview for more details and get the uppercase letter A is for alligator craft FREE!

The crafts in this bundle include:

a is for apple

e is for elf

i is for insect

o is for ostrich

u is for up

These phonics activities are great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

These letter craft files includes THREE printable template options for turning the lowercase vowels into an animal or thing that begins with the short vowel sound:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Looking for more alphabet letter crafts?

Check out the uppercase & lowercase letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

Check out the uppercase alphabet letter craft bundle HERE

Check out the lowercase letter craft bundle HERE

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Teach your students the short /a/ sound with these 4 printable uppercase and lowercase letter a craft patterns! Improve letter and sound recognition as students create visual mnemonic devices to connect the beginning sound /a/ with an alligator and astronaut in the shape of an uppercase letter a and an apple and ant in the shape of a lowercase letter a!

These phonics activities are great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

These letter craft files includes THREE printable template options:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!)
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Looking for more alphabet letter crafts?

Check out the uppercase & lowercase letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

Check out my store HERE for additional crafts & bundles

Teach your students the /q/ sound with these printable uppercase and lowercase letter q craft patterns! Improve letter and sound recognition as students create visual mnemonic devices to connect the beginning sound /q/ with a question in the shape of a uppercase letter q and a queen in the shape of a lowercase letter q!

These phonics activities are great for...

• interactive alphabet notebooks
• letter of the day or letter of the week
• reviewing or introducing letter sounds
• small group activities or literacy centers
• fine motor development (gluing, coloring, tracing, and cutting skills)
• and creating a sound wall bulletin board in your classroom as a visual reminder of the sound

These letter craft files includes THREE printable template options:

• Print each page onto colored paper (construction paper, cardstock, or colored printer paper) and have the students cut and glue each part
• One printable page to be printed in color then have students cut and glue each part (NO PREP!) **3 additional printable color versions available
• One printable page to be printed in black and white then have students color, cut, and glue each part (NO PREP!) This page could also be printed on to cardstock to cut and trace onto colored paper

Looking for more alphabet letter crafts?

Check out the A-Z uppercase & lowercase letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

Check out the uppercase alphabet letter craft bundle HERE

Check out the lowercase letter craft bundle HERE

Try the FREE uppercase letter A craft HERE

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This PowerPoint template has been designed to assist students in creating a well organized nonfiction biography project. The editable slides are highly organized with slide titles needed for a thorough project. Questions and prompts are included so students will always include all critical information.

Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. The template is perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or guide the entire class!

Nonfiction design includes elements such as topic, main idea, factual details, paraphrasing, and citations. The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings . Slides can be deleted and others added where needed. The end product may be used as a Reading assessment.

This Digital Editable PowerPoint template will allow all students to complete their NONFICTION Biography Project and present an end product they are proud of!

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audio book link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been  pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

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PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text  as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

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DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of  an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action and resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text  as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action and resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

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Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

……………………………………..

PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

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DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action and resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle with Audiobook

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. The Digital Google Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles. *Audiobook link included.

**After reading, our HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE has been pre-designed to create the perfect culminating book project. Completely editable, the digital slides include prompts and images which guide the student through the creation of an organized book presentation.

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PREREADING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2**. **Link to Audiobook Included**** which allows every student to access the text as needed.  Absent students, those who need to reread or review…this link is invaluable. Post it on your teacher page!

3. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

8. **Pre- and Post-Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

……………………………………

DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDE BOOK REPORT TEMPLATE  - This editable Google Slide template has been designed to assist students in the creation of an upper-elementary historical fictional book report. The end product may be shared as a presentation or graded for assessment.

• The 12 editable slides are highly organized, each with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project.
• Questions and story mapping prompts are included on each slide to provide structure.  These headings guide students so that all critical elements are included in the end product.
• Fictional plot diagram titles include:

           exposition, rising action, climax, turning point, falling action and resolution 

• Reflection slides include:

            favorite quote, main & minor character traits, theme, and student rating

• The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.
• The digital template is the perfect scaffolded support needed by Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or to guide the entire class!  

This Google Slide template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or Reading assessment and present an end product of which they are proud! Also available in Powerpoint 

   Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!