Elementary School Reading Projects

Celebrate Black History Month in your classroom with our comprehensive Athlete Trading Cards resource! Engage your students in grades 4-8 with this interactive and educational set, designed to honor the achievements and legacies of influential Black athletes. This versatile resource, perfect for cross-curricular activities in ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art, offers a dynamic way to integrate learning about historical figures with creative expression and project-based learning. Whether for classroom activities, bulletin board displays, or student presentations, these trading cards are an ideal addition to your teaching toolkit.

Product Highlights:

• 60 Slide Interactive Google Slides and PDF: A rich, user-friendly digital resource that's easily accessible and customizable.
• Teacher Exemplar Included: Get started instantly with our teacher-crafted exemplar, guiding you on how to maximize the potential of this resource.
• Cross-Curricular Application: Seamlessly integrate into various subjects including ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art, enhancing the learning experience with versatility.
• Engaging Visuals and Content: High-quality, visually appealing designs paired with comprehensive biographical data, career highlights, and more.
• Print-Ready for Versatility: Easily printable for physical use in classrooms, bulletin boards, or as hand-held learning materials.

How to Use This Resource:

• Classroom Learning: Utilize the slides for interactive classroom activities, encouraging students to explore and learn about influential Black athletes.
• Creative Projects: Engage students in project-based learning, allowing them to create their own trading cards, enhancing their research, writing, and artistic skills.
• Bulletin Boards & Displays: Create captivating bulletin boards or classroom displays, showcasing the accomplishments of these athletes and inspiring your students.
• Student Presentations: Encourage students to present their athlete trading cards, fostering public speaking skills and peer learning.

Who Is This Resource For? This versatile digital resource is designed for forward-thinking educators who are passionate about delivering a comprehensive, engaging, and educational experience. Ideal for teachers of:

• Grades 4-8: Tailored content that's appropriate and engaging for middle-grade students.
• ELA, PE, Social Studies, and Art: Cross-curricular application makes it a perfect fit for various subjects, promoting an inclusive learning environment.
• Project-Based Learning Enthusiasts: Teachers who want to encourage creativity, research skills, and hands-on learning will find this resource exceptionally beneficial.
• Digital Classroom Advocates: Perfect for educators looking for a versatile digital resource that's easily integrated into various digital platforms used in modern classrooms.

Bring history to life, inspire creativity, and celebrate the achievements of Black athletes in your classroom with this unique, interactive, and comprehensive resource. Get your Black History Month Athlete Trading Cards resource today and create a vibrant, educational, and engaging learning environment for your students!

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?

Check out the MEGA letter craft bundle HERE & save 50%

Check out the uppercase alphabet letter craft bundle HERE

Check out the lowercase letter craft bundle HERE

Check out my store HERE for additional crafts & bundles

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.

Check out my Common Core Grammar Interactive Notebook

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This is a Informational Newsletter AND Research Report AND Collaborative Art Project about Ruby Bridges as an African American Artist and a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Black History Month or Women's History Month.

Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions/Influences

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject (Ruby Bridges): Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Ruby Bridges is pre-filled in on version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Introducing our profound collaborative art project: Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of Ruby Bridges. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Ruby Bridges' impactful words and life.

***Pro-Tip*** To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!

2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Bordered or Borderless)

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

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. 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, 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!

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.

*****no watermark on all worksheet pages****

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Engage your middle school ELA and humanities curriculum with our meticulously crafted "Survivor" by Destiny's Child Lesson 3-day bundle, designed for grades 5-8. This culturally relevant, comprehensive package seamlessly integrates music and media studies with critical ELA standards, making learning an engaging and transformative experience for students.

What's Included?

• Detailed Lesson Plans: Three structured plans for 60-minute classes, focusing on figurative language, visual elements, and literary analysis.
• Google Slides Presentations: Interactive presentations for easy instruction and student engagement.
• ✅ Answer Keys: Complete solutions for all activities, ensuring straightforward assessment.
• Visual and Literary Analysis Tools: Resources to explore music videos and lyrics in-depth.

Who Is This For?

• Middle School Teachers (Grades 5-8)
• ELA, Writing, and Humanities Educators
• Elective Teachers in Film and Music Study

How to Use This Resource

1. Engage Students: Begin each lesson with a "Do Now" to spark interest.
2. Teach with Technology: Use Google Slides for a dynamic presentation.
3. Collaborative Learning: Encourage group activities for deeper analysis.
4. Assessment Made Easy: Utilize provided answer keys for quick grading.

Standards Aligned

• CCSS 7.3: Determining the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
• CCSS 7.4: Analyzing how elements of a story interact.
• CCSS 7.7: Integrating and evaluating content presented in diverse media and formats.

This resource not only meets critical educational standards but also caters to diverse learning environments, whether in traditional ELA settings or innovative electives. By incorporating "Survivor" into your curriculum, you'll offer students a unique lens through which to explore themes of resilience, empowerment, and the artistic expression of personal growth. Equip your students with the skills to analyze and appreciate the depth of language and media with this all-encompassing resource.

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

This is a reading passage bundle with-

- Misty Copeland

- Ruby Bridges

- Louis Armstrong

- Maya Angelou

- Jacob Lawrence

All newsletters are biographical.

These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black artists and their profound contributions to the arts. Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American artists and their creative brilliance.

Key Features:

1. Artist Spotlights: Explore concise profiles of Black artists across various disciplines – from visual arts and music to literature and performing arts. Gain a quick but comprehensive overview of their influential works and impact on the artistic landscape.

Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.

For individual newsletters:

Misty Copeland

Louis Armstrong

Ruby Bridges

Jacob Lawrence

Maya Angelou

Historical Novel Pre-reading and Post-reading Bundle

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for The Mighty Miss Malone 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.

**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. **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, 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!

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 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

Check out my store HERE for additional crafts & bundles

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

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. 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, 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!

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!

*****no watermark on all worksheet pages****

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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

Check out my store HERE for additional crafts & bundles

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

**Before reading, engage your students with a comprehensive PRE-READING HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION for Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. 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, 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!

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

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GOAL- to provide factual information, explore published work samples, and supply a digital scaffolded research organizer so students may complete an AUTHOR STUDY FOR JAQUELINE WOODSON.

1. *The 2 PREREADING PowerPoint lessons provide digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for both Jaqueline Woodson’s poetic memoir, Brown Girl Dreaming and and the short story, The Day You Begin. PDF LINKS to texts, AUTHOR INTERVIEW LINK, LINKS FOR BIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH and printables included.
2. *These lessons have been paired with the DIGITAL BIOGRAPHY RESEARCH TEMPLATE to create a full AUTHOR STUDY bundle .

EACH SHORT STORY PREREADING LESSON
• Opening slide
-genre, author photo and short bio.

-INTERVIEW LINK IS INCLUDED

- PDF LINK IS INCLUDED
• 2 setting slides
-Location photos with map
-Time period photos with live link to period music clip!
• Vibrant Vocab slides
-bold photos appear without word for inference making
-vocab word 'slides in' so photo can be first WITHOUT the word
-part of speech
-concise definition
• Context clue worksheets used as a pretest, posttest, or practice
• Quizlet vocab practice link
• Part of speech sort
*Class prediction and word connotation discussion slide

*Word Study organizer

>>>Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 6 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lessons.<<<

EDITABLE BIOGRAPHY RESEARCH TEMPLATE

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!

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%

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This PowerPoint lesson bundle provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad, by Ann Petry. BL 6.6

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards

AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms, literature circles or book clubs

HISTORICAL POWERPOINT: … please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video
• Opening slide
-genre, author photo and short bio.

•Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips

*Assessments

-Printable pre and post assessment

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 for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

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!