1st Grade Thanksgiving Literature Circles

This product includes 6 different Thanksgiving reader's theater scripts to use with your students! These reader's theaters will enable the children to enjoy the stories even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. Over 20% discount when you purchase this bundle versus buying each resource individually!

All of these reader's theater scripts are companion activities to each book.

Give Thanks for Each Day by Steve Metzger - Reader's Theater Companion

Give Thanks for Each Day, told in rhyme, reminds us to be thankful for the small things, everything from new crayons to parades. It also reminds us to be thankful for each other and the love shared in moments like holding hands.

There are four versions included. Two versions has roles for two students. The other two versions has roles for three students. All of the versions are either 2 or 3 pages.

Run, Turkey, Run! - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

It's almost Thanksgiving and the farmer is on the hunt for his Thanksgiving meal. The turkey needs to find a place to hide before he is caught.

Two different versions included. One version is for two student and the other version is for three students. Both versions are three pages long.

Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks—the question is, where to begin? From the turkey on the table to warm, cozy cuddles, life is full of small things and bigger pleasures. But what's most important is being able to share them with family!

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students. The other version has roles for four students. Both versions are three pages long.

Thankful by Eileen Spinelli - Reader's Theater Companion

Thankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings.

One version with roles for two students.

Five Flying Turkeys by Barbara B. McGrath - Reader's Theater Companion

Trot along with rhyming turkeys as they gather to celebrate a special day.

There are two versions included. One version has roles for two students and the other version has roles for three students. Both versions are 2 pages.

The Night Before Thanksgiving by Natasha Wing - Reader's Theater Companion

Everyone’s favorite fun-filled, family-filled, food-filled holiday is almost here! Follow along as the feast is prepared, cousins are greeted, and everyone gathers around the table, all with an extra helping of holiday fun. This family fun read-aloud makes the perfect gift to get young readers excited for this festive fall holiday!

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. The versions are either 5 or 6 pages.

All Reader's Theater Script

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Capture the spirit of Thanksgiving as you immerse your students in enjoyable learning endeavors with this Thanksgiving Bundle which includes writing activities, graphic organizers, diagrams, class books, number sense, and lots of motivating hands-on activities for literacy and math. Enjoy huge savings! This product offers lots of differentiation as students show off what they know in literacy and math.

This bundle will have students exploring the following:

• All About Turkeys Writing Activities Graphic Organizers: Further enhance learning with engaging writing-focused resources.
• Turkeys Ten Frame Match: Expand number comprehension through dynamic ten-frame exercises.
• Two-Letter Turkey Match Bingo: Make learning enjoyable with a captivating bingo game centered on two-letter turkeys.
• Thanksgiving Class Book What We Are Thankful For - Expressing Gratitude: Instill a sense of gratitude with a heartwarming Thanksgiving class book.
• Turkey Number Match: students will explore number words, tally marks, counting dots, and ten frames, enhancing their numerical comprehension.
• Write the Room, Thanksgiving: Immerse your students in the Thanksgiving spirit as they embark on a delightful "Write the Room" adventure, hunting for holiday-themed words.

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Junie B Jones : Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten : And Other Thankful Stuff! Novel Chapter by Chapter Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Barbara Park (book not included).

This 65-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

65 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 4 Comprehension short-answer questions PER CHAPTER (total of 48) (2 chapters per page), Ch 1-2

3. continued, Ch 3-4

4. continued, Ch 5-6

5. continued, Ch 7-8

6. continued, Ch 9-10

7. continued, Ch 11-12

8. 4 Multiple Choice Questions PER CHAPTER (total of 48) (3 chapters per page) Ch 1-2

9. continued, Ch 3-4

10. continued, Ch 5-6

11. continued, Ch 7-8

12. continued, Ch 9-10

13. continued, Ch 11-12

14. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets), Ch1-3

15. * * * answer sheet, Ch 4-6

16. * * * answer sheet, Ch7-9

17. * * * answer sheet, Ch10-12

18. Sequencing : 10 written scenes from the story to place in order (one scene per chapter) (NEW 2023)

19. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

20. * * * Sequencing answers

21. Chapter by Chapter Read & Respond : What I Read ; New Vocabulary Words I Found (2 chapters per page; you may print 5 times to use for all 10 chapters) (NEW 2023)

22. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (for use over entire theme of book. See also the Read & Respond Per Chapter page). (NEW 2023)

23. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

24. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to...

25. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

26. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

27. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last (NEW 2023)

28. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with TURKEY-shaped-illustrated writing areas (NEW TURKEY-SHAPES 2023)

29. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

30. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

31. Writing Prompt : with TURKEY- shaped lined paper….

32. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Junie B Vs May

33. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

34. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

35. Interactive Journal Entry : 3 Thankful topics to cut/paste into your journal (NEW 2023)

36. Vocabulary : 12 words from the book (1 from each chapter) with match-up definitions (NEW WORDS 2023)

37. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

38. Vocabulary Fill in the Blank Sentences: insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 12-Word Box (includes 1 vocabulary word per chapter) (NEW 2023)

39. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

40. 30-Word Search page, pumpkin-shaped

41. 40-Word Search page

42. 10-Word Scramble page

43. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

44. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

45. ABC Order : 20 words from the book (NEW WORDS 2023)

46. * * * ABC Order : Answer Sheet

47. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables (NEW 2023)

48. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

49. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

50. Design & Detail illustrating page….

51. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate (NEW TURKEY-SHAPES 2023)

52. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos (NEW TURKEY-SHAPES 2023)

53. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

54. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph (NEW SHAPES 2023)

55. Acrostic Poem : THANKFUL

56. THANKFUL_: Draw on the leaves, things you are thankful for._

57. Math : 12 simple addition problems (NEW TURKEY-SHAPES 2023)

58. * * * Math : answer sheet

59. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems (NEW TURKEY-SHAPES 2023)

60. * * * Math : answer sheet

61. Label a Turkey : 10 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included. (NEW 2023)

62. What’s That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words (NEW 2023)

63. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like NEW 2023)

64. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction (NEW 2023)

65. Assemble a Turkey : Color, cut & paste! (NEW 2023)

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Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Herman Parish (book not included).

This 58-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

58 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2023)

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character (NEW 2023)

11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last (NEW 2023)

17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

19. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

20. Writing Prompt : with turkey- shaped lined paper :…..

21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Amelia Vs Diana

22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

24. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (NEW 2023)

25. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

26. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

27. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences. (NEW 2023)

28. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

29. Word Search page (20 words)

30. Word Scramble page (10 words)

31. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

32. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

33. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

34. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

35. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables (NEW 2023)

36. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

37. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

38. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

39. Idioms : Three idioms from the book : What she thought, and what they actually mean.

40. * * * 3 more idioms from the book

41. * * * 3 more idioms from the book

42. * * * 3 more idioms from the book

43. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

44. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

45. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

46. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

47. Acrostic Poem : THANKS

48. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From THANKSGIVING (NEW 2023)

49. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

50. Math : 12 simple addition problems

51. * * * Math : answer sheet

52. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

53. * * * Math : answer sheet

54. Label a Turkey : 10 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

55. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book (NEW 2023)

56. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like (NEW 2023)

57. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction (NEW 2023)

58. Assemble a Turkey : Color, cut apart and glue together your own turkey!

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I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed Pie! Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Alison Jackson (book not included).

This 55-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

55 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS NEW 2023)

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions , with some illustrated clipart for each option to help visual learners choose the correct answer

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 9 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character (NEW 2023)

11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

19. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

20. Writing Prompt : with TURKEY- shaped lined paper :…..

21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Pie Vs Cake

22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

24. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

25. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

26. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

27. Word Search page (20 words)

28. Word Scramble page (10 words)

29. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

30. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

31. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

32. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

33. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

34. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

35. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

36. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

37. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

38. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

39. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph (NEW IMAGES 2023)

40. Acrostic Poem : TURKEY

41. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From THANKSGIVING (NEW 2023)

42. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

43. Math : 12 simple addition problems (NEW IMAGES 2023)

44. * * * Math : answer sheet

45. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems (NEW IMAGES 2023)

46. * * * Math : answer sheet

47. Label a TURKEY : 10 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

48. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book

49. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

50. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction (NEW 2023)

51. Illustration Cut Outs : 10 Story Retelling Images (large cut-outs, 2 pages)

52. * * * continued

53. Speech Flash Card Cut Outs : 12 labeled images from the book (2 pages)

54. * * * continued

55. BUILD A TURKEY craft! Color, cut & assemble your own pet turkey

This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

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Turkey's Eggcellent Easter Activities:

Have you read Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano? This is her newest picture book in that series and it's dedicated to Easter!

This literature companion for Turkeys Eggcellent Easter is perfect for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. You will find a variety of ELA activities in addition to a retelling activity that is particularly beneficial for ESL and speech teachers.

This story is written by the same author as Turkey Trouble, Turkey Trick or Treat, Turkey Goes to School, and Turkey Claus. You can also find a BUNDLE of activities for these titles here:

• The Turkey Series of Books by Wendi Silvano BUNDLE

The following topics/activities are included in this literature unit:

• Characters and Setting
• First, Next, Then, Last
• Turkey's Eggcellent Easter Sequencing Strips
• Design an Easter Egg
• Vocabulary Cards
• Writing Prompt
• 2 pages of Turkey's Eggcellent Easter Retelling Sticks in black and white and in color
• Unscramble sentences
• Onomatopoeia Pictures
• Mini-book (students assemble pages and illustrate the book as well as trace the text for two pages of the book). Please see the sample pages in the preview.

Check out the ENTIRE Wendi Silvano COLLECTION IN A MONEY-SAVING BUNDLE HERE. The individual files can be found below:

• TURKEY TRICK OR TREAT LITERATURE UNIT

• TURKEY TROUBLE LITERATURE UNIT

• TURKEY CLAUS LITERATURE UNIT

• TURKEY'S VALENTINE SURPRISE

• TURKEY'S EGGCELLENT EASTER

• TURKEY GOES TO SCHOOL

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet. The mini-book is the only activity from this file that is not included in the digital version.

This product is appropriate for K-2. Please check the preview prior to purchasing this product. If you have any questions, please send me a message.

This FULL BUNDLE includes the following literature companions:

• TURKEY TRICK OR TREAT LITERATURE UNIT
• TURKEY TROUBLE LITERATURE UNIT
• TURKEY CLAUS LITERATURE UNIT