3rd Grade Literature Activities

Brad Meltzer has created an incredible series of "I am" biography books for young people. This bundled product includes 3 individual literature companions for his series titled Ordinary People Change the World. These literature companions are the perfect way to provide literature skills, research, and teach growth mindset all in one day. By using this famous entertainers bundle your students can learn about famous entertainers and complete research activities in a fun and engaging way.

Due to the importance of the messages embedded in these stories, I've created these activities for 2nd-4th graders (as opposed to early primary grades). These "I am" biography books provide a fabulous segue for discussions about how ordinary people can change the world. With a growth mindset component in each product, your students can also have discussions about how these influential people exhibited a growth mindset. In addition, these books also provide a perfect platform for reviewing grade level language arts skills.

Please click on the individual products below to see a detailed list of what is included in each unit. Each product does contain a biographical sketch, comprehension questions, skills practice pages, writing prompts, and an additional (and unique) fun activity or craft that coincides with the book.

In this Brad Meltzer literature companion famous entertainers bundle, you will find the following:

• I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER

• I AM JIM HENSON BY BRAD MELTZER

• I AM WALT DISNEY BY BRAD MELTZER

• I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER

• I AM DOLLY PARTON BY BRAD MELTZER

• I AM MISTER ROGERS

Here is a list of the Literature Units available in the "I AM" biography series by Brad Meltzer!

• I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM HELEN KELLER BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM ALBERT EINSTEIN BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM GEORGE WASHINGTON BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM JIM HENSON BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM GANDHI BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM SONIA SOTOMAYOR BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM WALT DISNEY BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM ANNE FRANK BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM FRIDA KAHLO BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM MALALA YOUSAFZAI BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER

Many of these books brought tears to my eyes on one page and had me laughing on the next page. If you are debating about purchasing this set of books for your classroom, I can assure that you won't be disappointed. They quickly found a front row spot in my classroom (and my own children adore them as well)!

You may also be interested in these product categories as well:

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES

LITERATURE UNITS

CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

Kirsten has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

Five Christmas play scripts for just $18, each is usually priced at $5.50.

Firstly, a funny Christmas play that revolves around Holly the Elf. After being accidentally taken to the North Pole one Christmas Eve, she stayed until adulthood and grew up thinking she was an elf herself. One day she found out she was a human, and decided to go and visit her biological father. On arrival she wasn’t welcomed by her father but soon the family grew to like Holly, and she also found a boyfriend. But then everything changed when she fell out with her father and she decided to leave. However, as she was walking alone, she heard a crash; when she went to investigate, she noticed it was her good friend, Santa. Her family catch up with her and together they all manage to lift Christmas spirit and power Santa’s sleigh.

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Secondly, we have a funny Christmas play that revolves around the town of Bootown, where all the Boos love Christmas. In fact they love Christmas so much it is all they talk about! However, a mysterious outcast lives to the North of the town; this outcast hates Christmas and anything to do with the festive time of year. This outcast is called the Grouch! The play follows the story of Mary-Boo and her family as they open up to the Grouch, and try to show him what Christmas is all about. However, the Grouch has his own plans to ruin Christmas for the town, and steals all the presents on Christmas eve. He has a change of heart however when he hears the town enjoying Christmas even though he had stolen all of the presents. His heart grows and he quickly returns the gifts and takes part in all the festivities.

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Thirdly, we have a play script for A Christmas Carol, however it is a modern remake that is based in a school - with the head teacher being Ebenezer Scrooge - you can change the names of the characters to teachers in your school, or to rhyme with teachers in your school as I did (if they have a sense of humour)! There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 20-22 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too.

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Then, we have a funny play called Santa's Successor. The script follows the story line of a man who accidentally disrupts Santa's deliveries and has to take over his route before finding his way to Santa's work shop. He then slowly starts turning into Santa, which everybody else finds hard to believe! There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 20-22 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too. The play is around 40-50 minutes long.

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And finally a play script for A Christmas Carol; it is a traditional version that follows Ebenezer Scrooge's hauntings through the night of Christmas Eve. There are song recommendations throughout the script and roles for 20-22 speaking parts.

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Links to the individual play scripts are below:

• Holly the Christmas Elf
• Santa's Successor
• A Christmas Carol (A School Remix)
• A Christmas Carol (Traditional Version)
• The Grouch

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Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History: Women's History Month and Black History Month Biographies BUNDLE

Are you studying Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison to your students? This deeply discounted BUNDLE includes a poster set, research templates, and women's black history biographies for each of the 40 highlighted women in this book.

These files can be used any time of year but are particularly timely for Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March. This book showcases 40 Black women who significantly impacted history and displayed incredible perseverance in the face of adversity and challenge.

Please see the individual files for product thumbnails and previews.

The following women are featured in this product:

• Phyllis Wheatley
• Sojourner Truth
• Harriet Tubman
• Rebecca Lee Crumpler
• Mary Bowser
• Mary Eliza Mahoney
• Charlotte E. Ray
• Ida B. Wells
• Zora Neale Hurston
• Alma Woodsey Thomas
• Alice Ball
• Bessie Coleman
• Augusta Savage
• Marian Anderson
• Josephine Baker
• Mahalia Jackson
• Rosa Parks
• Gwendolyn Brooks
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Mamie Phipps Clark
• Katherine Johnson
• Shirley Chisholm
• Althea Gibson
• Maya Angelou
• Nichelle Nichols
• Nina Simone
• Audre Lorde
• Raven Wilkinson
• Wilma Rudolph
• Marcelite Harris
• Angela Davis
• Octavia E. Butle
• Julie Dash
• Ruby Bridges
• Oprah Winfrey
• Gwen Ifill
• Dr. Mae Jemison
• Florence Joyner
• Lorna Simpson
• Dominique Dawes

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.

Growth Mindset Activities: Read Aloud Literature Units for Growth Mindset Books

These growth mindset picture books, Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein, Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg, and The Dot by Peter Reynolds are perfect for teachers and students who are committed to understanding growth mindset concepts!

Please take a look at the individual listings for each growth mindset picture book here:

• YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN
• THE GIRL WHO NEVER MADE MISTAKES
• BEAUTIFUL OOPS BY BARNEY SALTZBERG
• THE DOT BY PETER H REYNOLDS

You can also find growth mindset literature units here:

• GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE #2
• ALL the GROWTH MINDSET LITERATURE UNITS

Descriptions for each product are as follows:

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes:

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein is a perfect picture book for teachers who want to provide fun instruction on the role of failure and/or making mistakes in growth mindset and fixed mindset perspectives.

Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but this literature unit was created with 2nd-6th graders in mind (2nd graders may need extra support with some of the activities).

You will find the following activities in this literature unit for The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes:

• Discussion questions in 1/2 sheet task card form as well as list form (13 questions over 2 pages)
• Discussion questions answer sheet
• Compare and Contrast
• Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset (using mistakes as a framework)
• Too Much Pressure (students reflect on pressure they might feel)
• What Can You Learn From Mistakes?
• Got Mistakes? (brainstorming different types of mistakes students have made)
• Perseverance (a look at famous people who have failed and/or made multiple mistakes along the way)
• A Week of Purposeful Mistakes...
• When You Feel Worried (steps for helping)
• 5 full-color posters with quotes about mistakes
• 5 corresponding black and white quotes posters

PLEASE NOTE: Since the questions and activities are opinion and experience based, there are NO answer keys.

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain:

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak is a perfect segue for teaching your students the power of growth mindset. Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but this literature unit was created for 3rd-6th graders in mind.

I recommend starting the school year (or your growth mindset instruction) with material that teaches students about the brain. This provides students with a solid foundation for build subsequent growth mindset instruction.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a unit created for 1st-2nd grade as well and can be found here: YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (LOWER GRADE VERSION)

Infused with reflections, challenges (including a STEM challenge for creating slingshots using rubber bands), and opportunities to identify and clarify growth mindset vs fixed mindset, your students are sure to learn and have a great deal of fun!

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain activities included:

• Brainstorming ways to use elastics
• Comparing and contrasting using a Venn diagram
• Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
• Prompts for student reflections
• A rubber band challenge
• Identifying parts of the brain and their purpose
• Fantastic Elastic Brain bookmarks (in full color and black and white)
• Slingshot STEM challenge
• Growth Mindset Posters (5 posters in full color and in black and white)
• Answer Keys where deemed appropriate

Beautiful Oops:

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg is a perfect picture book for teachers who want to provide fun instruction on the role of making mistakes in growth mindset and fixed mindset perspectives.

Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but this literature unit was created with 2nd-6th graders in mind (2nd graders may need extra support with some of the activities).

You will find the following activities in this literature unit for Beautiful Oops:

• Teacher Tips
• Your Oops
• A Glass Half Full
• Growth Mindset: Beautiful Oops
• What's the Use?
• Self-compassion
• Creations with Oops
• Brainstorming with Figures
• Sharing My Best Oops Moment
• I Meant to do That!
• Additional Activities

PLEASE NOTE: Since the questions and activities are opinion and experience based, there are NO answer keys.

The Dot:

This literature unit for The Dot by Peter Reynolds now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product file for the link and instructions.

Are you looking for growth mindset activities or want to celebrate International Dot Day? The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is a perfect picture book for teachers who want to provide fun instruction on the role of taking risks in growth mindset and fixed mindset perspectives.

This literature unit is the perfect companion for use with your students any time of year but it is particularly for International Dot Day!

Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but this literature unit was created with 2nd-6th graders in mind.

You will find the following activities in this literature unit for Beautiful Oops:

• Teacher Tips
• The Dot Discussion Task Cards
• The Dot Questions List
• Sample Answers (for the discussion questions)
• Daring Dots (things you would do if you didn't have fear)
• Make a Mark (create an image in a swirly frame)
• Growth Mindset: The Dot (writing activity related to growth mindset)
• What's the Dot? (draw an image around dots)
• What Is It? (draw images and incorporate preprinted doodles)
• What Can You Make? (draw a picture using at least 10 dots)
• Three journal prompts (with optional back side)
• Three quotes posters in full color and black-and-white
• Additional Activities

WAIT! This literature companion is part of a Growth Mindset Literature Unit (MONEY-SAVING) BUNDLE!:

GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE

NOTE: THESE FILES INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

These products include 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.

You may also be interested in the following GROWTH MINDSET products:

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES:

• GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)
• GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (NO cursive)
• GROWTH MINDSET PRIVACY FOLDER OFFICES
• GROWTH MINDSET FLIP BOOKS
• GROWTH MINDSET VOCABULARY CARDS FOR A WORD WALL OR BULLETIN BOARD

Brad Meltzer has created an incredible series of "I am" biography books for young people. This bundled product includes 7 individual literature companions for his series titled Ordinary People Change the World. These literature companions are the perfect way to provide literature skills, research, and teach growth mindset all in one day. By using this influential explorers bundle your students can learn about important explorers and complete research activities in a fun and engaging way.

Due to the importance of the messages embedded in these stories, I've created these activities for 2nd-4th graders (as opposed to early primary grades). These "I am" biography books provide a fabulous segue for discussions about how ordinary people can change the world. With a growth mindset component in each product, your students can also have discussions about how these influential people exhibited a growth mindset. In addition, these books also provide a perfect platform for reviewing grade level language arts skills.

Please click on the individual products below to see a detailed list of what is included in each unit. Each product does contain a biographical sketch, comprehension questions, skills practice pages, writing prompts, and an additional (and unique) fun activity or craft that coincides with the book.

In this Brad Meltzer literature companion famous explorers bundle, you will find the following products:

• I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER

• I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER

• I AM GEORGE WASHINGTON BY BRAD MELTZER

• I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER

• I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER

Here is a list of the Literature Units available in the "I AM" biography series by Brad Meltzer!

• I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM HELEN KELLER BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM ALBERT EINSTEIN BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM GEORGE WASHINGTON BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM JIM HENSON BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM GANDHI BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM SONIA SOTOMAYOR BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM WALT DISNEY BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM ANNE FRANK BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM FRIDA KAHLO BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM MALALA YOUSAFZAI BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI BY BRAD MELTZER
• I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER

Many of these books brought tears to my eyes on one page and had me laughing on the next page. If you are debating about purchasing this set of books for your classroom, I can assure that you won't be disappointed. They quickly found a front row spot in my classroom (and my own children adore them as well)!

You may also be interested in these product categories as well:

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES

LITERATURE UNITS

CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

Kirsten has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

This novel study goes along with E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. You and your students will go chapter by chapter. Studying the characters, setting, events, point of view, adjectives, text structures (Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast, and Problem/Solution), and more. It all ends with a watch along with the 2006 live-action movie and a project comparing the movie and the book.

Things that are included in this product are: Completed Lesson Plans for each chapter (also a blank one that is editable), Google Slides to go with each chapter, Doodle notes prompts and organizers for each chapter, End of Chapter activities, Movie Watch Along activity, Assessments, and a Rubric for the project.

At the beginning of each slideshow, there is a review of what the activity will be focused on for that chapter. You might need to teach your students that skill. But this product spiralizes. So you will cover skills, multiple times throughout the read.

Everything that is included is editable for you, so you can make it fit for your classroom! This could also be used as a digital activity (Slides and End activities) by using the Google Slides Add-ON Peardeck.

In the lesson plans, I did not include a standard because each state has its own standards.

Thank you for downloading my product! I hope you enjoy it. Please consider rating and reviewing this product and my store.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via ateacherssidekick@gmail.com

The Ultimate Christ-Centered Christmas Bible Lessons Bundle!
This comprehensive, money and time saving bundle is your ONE STOP SHOP for teaching the Christmas story to children, with engaging, Bible-based lessons and activities that focus on the true meaning of Christmas!

✨Each lesson and activity pack includes:✨

• A Mini Book for kids
• A Teacher Lesson Book for read-alouds
• A hands-on Activity or Game
• A fun Craft
• No-Prep Printables for easy use

This bundle is designed to last throughout December as you celebrate Christmas and Advent with your students. PERFECT for:

• Sunday School Teachers – Bible lesson and activities
• Homeschool Parents – Morning basket enrichment
• Christian School Teachers – Bible lessons and Christmas-themed activities

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Why You’ll Love This Bundle:

• Save ⭐EVEN MORE- NOW 40% DISCOUNT!⭐ Buying this bundle gives you a significant discount compared to purchasing each lesson individually.
• Christ-Centered Lessons: Each lesson is rooted in the Bible, making it easy to focus on the true reason for the season.

✨What’s Included in the Bundle:✨

• Part 1: Mary & Joseph
  This lesson covers Mary, Joseph, the angel, and Elizabeth, and how God worked through them to bring His Son to earth.

• Part 2: The Birth of Jesus
  This lesson tells the story of baby Jesus’ birth, the shepherds’ visit, and the role of the prophets Anna and Simeon in recognizing the Savior.

• Part 3: The Magi Seek the King/The Wise Men
  This lesson focuses on the wise men (Magi) following the star to find and worship the newborn King, Jesus.

Bonus Resources:☝️

• Nativity Coloring Book: Follow the First Christmas story with Bible verse-based coloring pages—perfect for extra classroom activities or homeschool enrichment.
• Christmas Paper Wreath Craft: A simple, meaningful craft that teaches the true meaning of Christmas.
• The Legend of the Candy Cane: A fun way to present the Gospel through the story of the candy cane! Includes posters, candy grams, bookmarks, and coloring activities.

Perfect for Busy Teachers!
This bundle will keep your class engaged and focused on the Bible all December long with easy-to-use lessons and fun activities.

⭐No Fluff, Just Bible Truths!

I’m committed to providing Bible stories told in a simple, child-friendly way, with no unnecessary fillers—just pure Biblical truths. Watch your little ones grow in their faith and excitement for God's Word!

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

You may also enjoy my other Christmas Resource--> THE JESSE TREE

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I pledge to do my best to keep these lessons Biblically accurate without any added detail or dramatization. I want them to be simple yet in depth enough for you and your children/students to have many spirit led discussions on their faith in Jesus**.**

Integrate all the fun of fall in your Bible lessons! Some of my most loved, highly rated and best-selling fall Bible Lessons for Littles all in one money saving bundle!

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This bundle includes

3 Bible Lesson Units

• The Fruit of the Spirit- using Apples & Apple Tree
• The Pumpkin Patch Parable- Shine Your Light for Jesus
• Give Thanks to the Lord- One Thankful Leper Ten Lepers Healed

1 Freebie also included!

Printable World Book day quotes activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during World Book day . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go. this bundle contains, Coloring Pages , jigsaw puzzles , cut and paste activities , mandala coloring sheets ...

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• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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A novel study unit covering The House Without a Christmas Tree By Gail Rock.

Included in Unit:

Novel Study Materials:

· Suggested Lesson Plans

· Daily Discussion Questions (with answers)

· Goals and Instruction Pages for Parent/Teacher

· Setting Worksheet

· Character Worksheet

· Conflict Worksheet

· Theme Worksheet

· Plot

· 3 Quizzes (Used weekly)- With Answer Key

· 2 Final Unit Test Options (Multiple choice or short answer)-With Answer Key

Vocabulary Materials:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· 3 Sets of Vocabulary Words

· Master definitions

· Student Dictionary

· 3 Crosswords

· 1 Vocabulary in Context Worksheet

· All Vocabulary Word Search

· Final Vocabulary Test

· Answer Keys

Recalling a Christmas Memory Project

Students will be able to use brain mapping worksheets to recall and answer the questions who, what, when, where, and why in reference to a Christmas memory. The project is a four-paragraph writing project.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

Christmas Tree Lot Project

Students will be asked to make a tree lot according to the student instruction page. Students will use special skills along with area and perimeter skills. A minor research component is included to research the types of trees to sell on their Christmas Tree Lot.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

· Christmas Tree Research Page

· Legends Page

· Elements and Pieces page

· 11x14 grid page

Nutcracker Literature Bundle: ($18 value)

Combines The Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study and the Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary Unit.

Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study ($5 Value)

This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

Using the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The materials aim to enhance the readers understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

· Discussion Questions (9 pages)

· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

· Answer Keys (4 pages)

Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary ($8 Value)

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: -In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is to have students encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide: 8 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle

· Brief Bundle Overview

· Full Bundle Lesson Plans (helps combine the two units into one)

Look to pair this Bundle with other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

What is Included:

Lesson Plan Pages

Literature Worksheets (Character study, Two Sets of Prediction Worksheets, and Plot Diagram Worksheet)

Vocabulary Work (General Vocabulary, Focused Vocabulary, Vocabulary Dictionary, Crossword, Word Search, Vocabulary in Context, and Vocabulary Quiz)

Final Project (Have students design a concert. They must have a theme, create a stage, costumes, and decorations, and select relevant acts)

Copy work (Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas songs)

Seven Crafts

6 Food Activities

BONUS: Christmas Song Battle (much like the march madness basketball tournament, you will start with your sweet 16 of either classic or modern Christmas songs, and then students will vote and battle it out until there is a winner).

Bonus #2: Single Digit Multiplication Worksheets (15 pages of multiplication practice)

Maybe by Kobi Yamada, Trying by Kobi Yamada, and The Candy Dish are new picture books by the same author as What Do You Do with a Chance, What Do You Do with an Idea, and What Do You Do with a Problem? These files includes activities for these beautiful new picture books!

ALL THREE files include a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the file for the link and instructions in each file.

MAYBE by Kobi Yamada Description:

This growth mindset literature unit for Maybe by Kobi Yamada was created for 2nd-4th grade. This new picture book works perfectly in conjunction with What Do You Do With an Idea?, What Do You Do With a Chance?, and What Do You Do With a Problem?.

The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words included).

This file includes:

• 12 discussion questions in list and task card formats.
• an answer sheet for the discussion questions
• a rainbow craft (print the strips on colored paper and choose the rainbow in black and white or full-color)
• vocabulary matching page (and answer key)
• "What do you have to offer?" worksheet
• "Maybe, Just Maybe".... worksheet
• Figurative language practice: Idioms (with answer key)
• 3 pennant banners to create a bulletin board (students can choose which one they'd like to fill out)
• writing activity (choose someone who has changed the world)
• growth mindset connections
• Journal Entry: I am an inventor...
• two coloring pages with quotes
• four quotes posters (smaller versions also included)
• instructions and link for Google Slides

My hope is that this product will help your students understand their worth in the world. These activities are also perfect for teachers or counselors who are helping students develop a growth mindset.

TRYING by Kobi Yamada Description:

This growth mindset literature unit for Trying by Kobi Yamada was created for 2nd-4th grade. This new picture book works perfectly in conjunction with Maybe by Kobi Yamada, What Do You Do With an Idea?, What Do You Do With a Chance?, and What Do You Do With a Problem?.

The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words included).

This file includes:

• 10 discussion questions in list and task card formats.
• an answer sheet for the discussion questions
• vocabulary matching page (and answer key)
• "If I Were an Animal" worksheet
• 3 pennant banners to create a bulletin board (students can choose which one they'd like to fill out)
• writing activity (choose someone who has had a significant impact on your life)
• growth mindset connections
• Journal Entry: A Sculpture of My Life!
• sculpture activities and sculptor research pages (7 pages)
• two quotes coloring pages
• four quotes posters (smaller versions also included)
• instructions and link for Google Slides

THE CANDY DISH by Kobi Yamada Description:

This growth mindset literature unit for The Candy Dish by Kobi Yamada was created for 2nd-5th grade. This new picture book works perfectly in conjunction with Trying, Maybe, What Do You Do With an Idea?, What Do You Do With a Chance?, and What Do You Do With a Problem?.

The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words included).

This file includes:

• 10 discussion questions in list and task card formats.
• an answer sheet for the discussion questions
• vocabulary matching printable
• figurative language practice: personification and similes
• posters and activities
• gratitude during challenging times
• gratitude puzzle
• journal prompts
• coloring quotes posters and bulletin posters about gratitude
• instructions and link for Google Slides

My hope is that these products will help your students understand the value of failure, making mistakes, and gratitude. These activities are also perfect for teachers or counselors who are helping students develop a growth mindset.

Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

Here are the individual links to the other Kobi Yamada Literature Units, as well as the bundled products, which can save you money.

• MAYBE By Kobi Yamada

• TRYING By Kobi Yamada

• THE CANDY DISH by Kobi Yamada

• KOBI YAMADA Maybe, Trying, and The Candy Dish LITERATURE UNIT BUNDLE

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA? By Kobi Yamada

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM? By Kobi Yamada

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE? By Kobi Yamada

• KOBI YAMADA "WHAT DO YOU DO..." LITERATURE UNIT BUNDLE

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 each file.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

This file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

What Do You Do With an Idea, Problem, Chance? by Kobi Yamada Activities BUNDLE:

From the new author of Maybe, this Kobi Yamada book bundle now includes digital distance learning options in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of each file for the links and instructions.

These Growth Mindset Literature Units include these titles by Kobi Yamada:

• What Do You Do With an Idea?
• What Do You Do With a Problem?
• What Do You Do With a Chance?

Please note that these also pair perfectly with this NEW BUNDLE of Kobi Yamada books called Trying and Maybe. Please see the following information and links to each individual product:

What Do You Do With an Idea?

What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada is a new, Independent Publisher's Book Award winning picture book. This literature unit is appropriate for 1st-4th grade. Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in 'What Do You Do With an Idea?' are appropriate for any age, so this unit is designed to reach students a bit older than the average picture book audience.

What Do You Do With an Idea focuses more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form). In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find a craftivity and growth mindset reflection page. Please check out the preview for What Do You Do With an Idea prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students discover their own magnificence (with a little help from you and this amazing new picture book). Enjoy!

What Do You Do With a Problem?

What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada is a new picture book that works perfectly in conjunction with What Do You Do With an Idea?. This literature unit is appropriate for 1st-4th grade. Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in 'What Do You Do With a Problem?' are appropriate for any age, so this unit is designed to reach students a bit older than the average picture book audience.

What Do You Do With a Problem focuses more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form). In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find a variety of tasks where students can practice finding opportunities in real life problems as well as a growth mindset reflection page. Instructions are also included on how to set up a "Problem Patrol" in your classroom to assist students in solving problems (or receiving suggestions on how to manage problems). Please check out the preview for What Do You Do With a Problem prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students learn how to find the gems of opportunity in problems. There is also a focus on how to deal with worries that students can control and worries that students can't control (and would even be perfect for a counselor who is facilitating a group for students that focuses on anxiety, worries, or problem-solving skills). Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

What Do You Do With a Chance?

This growth mindset literature unit for What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada is a perfect for 1st-4th grade. This new picture book works perfectly in conjunction with What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Problem?. The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are vocabulary words and comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form).

In addition to 10 vocabulary cards, 14 discussion question task cards, and various printables, you will also find a variety of tasks where students can reflect on taking risks. Taking chances (risks) is a necessary component of growth mindset instruction. Please check out the preview for What Do You Do With a Chance prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students understand the benefits of taking risks. They will also learn that making a mistake is an amazing opportunity to learn something new. These activities are perfect for teachers or counselors who are helping students develop a growth mindset and understand that it's okay to take risks, or chances, even if there is a possibility of failure. Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 8/21/20, these products include 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.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

Here are the individual links to the other Kobi Yamada Literature Units, as well as the bundled products, which can save you money.

• MAYBE By Kobi Yamada

• TRYING By Kobi Yamada

• THE CANDY DISH by Kobi Yamada

• KOBI YAMADA Maybe, Trying, and The Candy Dish LITERATURE UNIT BUNDLE

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA? By Kobi Yamada

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM? By Kobi Yamada

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE? By Kobi Yamada

• KOBI YAMADA "WHAT DO YOU DO..." LITERATURE UNIT BUNDLE

You will find other engaging literature units here:

LITERATURE UNITS

Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

This Back to School Read Alouds Picture Books and activity BUNDLE packet is perfect for your 1st, 3rd, or 2nd grade first Week of School. It has plenty of Community Building and Getting to Know You Activites to go along with the books.

This book bundle is perfect for the beginning of the school year as you establish the classroom climate and behavior expectations for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade.

Check these individual links for specifics on each product:

• BUCKET FILLERS POSTERS AND ACTIVITIES
• THE INVISIBLE BOY LITERATURE UNIT
• THE NAME JAR

Back to School BUNDLE:

BUCKET FILLER POSTERS, CARDS, AND ACTIVITIES:

Do you talk with your students about filling buckets and dipping in buckets? Teach your students about bucket filling with these posters, trading cards, and no prep printable activities.

This easy-to-use, no-prep, printable product incorporates the concept of filling buckets and makes it an easy to grasp the concept.

This file includes the following:

• 18 full-color posters (also in black and white)
• the same posters in smaller trading card sizes (also in full color and black and white) bucket filler certificates (also in black and white)
• 6 printable worksheets

The full-color posters are PERFECT for a back-to-school or a behavior expectation bulletin board! They are also useful when reading any of the bucket-filling books to your students.

The Invisible Boy Activities:

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig is a sweet story about a boy who feels invisible. With the help of a new student and his own courage, The Invisible Boy develops friendships and connections with his classmates.

The Invisible Boy Literature Unit is Common Core aligned and includes these easy to use concepts and activities:

• read aloud activity and discussion questions (also printed on task cards to create an option for a writing center or small group work)
• who/what/when/where/why
• vocabulary (an answer key is included for the vocabulary)
• brainstorming on a web
• various writing exercises/prompts
• letter writing
• an exercise in empathy
• author's purpose

All activities are tied directly to The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig.

The Name Jar Activities:

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi is a perfect picture book for back to school because it helps establish a positive and inclusive classroom climate from the start. This easy-to-use literature companion is common core aligned for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade.

This file includes the following no prep, printable activities related to these topics:

• two pages of discussion questions (15 questions total) from The Name Jar
• discussion questions on task cards (2 questions per page)
• first, next, then, and last for The Name Jar
• who, what, when, where, why, how
• vocabulary words (taken from text in The Name Jar)
• sequencing (with an answer key)
• compare and contrast
• fact or opinion
• "New Students Should Know...."
• "My Name"
• "My Nicknames"
• "Three Truths and a Fib"
• friendly letters
• graphic organizer
• creating a word find
• name acrostic
• "Decorate Your Name"

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Ready for a novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? With vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter, you'll engage your students in reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and practice reading skills at the same time! If you're looking for a top-notch Edward Tulane novel study as easy as hitting the print button, this no-prep novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is for you! 

This no-prep novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo includes . This Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane novel study also includes the opportunity to practice reading strategies, build vocabulary, use reading comprehension skills, build literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible format makes it a breeze to assign reading comprehension skills depending on the needs of your students, the literacy concepts most in need of reinforcing, or even the reading and writing skills demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS NOVEL STUDY FOR THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

14 assignments for vocabulary and comprehension questions by chapter

20 reading skills assignments including:

• visualization
• inference
• prediction
• similes and metaphors
• sensory images
• connecting to text
• summarization
• generating questions
• character traits
• main idea and details
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• fact and opinion
• figurative language
• fantasy vs. reality
• elements of plot
• signposts
• plot diagram
• theme
• quests

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• response to reading
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing,
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

3 language skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives

ANSWER KEYS

VOCABULARY LISTS BY CHAPTER

An Easel-ready file is included as well as a link to a free Google Slides digital version of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane novel study. For a preview of that resource CLICK HERE.

You will absolutely love this Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane novel study because it works well as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class. 

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and flexible format make it perfect for Read with Someone stations, send-home packets, or even an activity to leave with the substitute. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

What teachers just like you are saying:

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “This has been a lifesaver for my distance learning class novel. Thank you!”

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Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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More great resources:

Pippi Longstocking Novel Study

Geronimo Stilton Novel Study

George's Marvelous Medicine Novel Study

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Digital Novel Study

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Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Ready for a The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail using reading comprehension questions that spark deep thinking? How about top-notch The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail activities as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study by Richard Peck includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study also include the opportunity to practice reading strategies, reading comprehension skills, literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible format makes it a breeze to assign reading comprehension skills to match the needs of your students, the literacy concepts most in need of reinforcing, or even the reading and writing skills demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS THE MOUSE WITH THE QUESTION MARK TAIL NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

15 assignments for vocabulary and comprehension questions by chapter

19 reading skills assignments including:

• visualization
• inference
• prediction
• similes and metaphors
• sensory images
• connecting to text
• summarization
• generating questions
• character traits
• main idea and details
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• fact and opinion
• figurative language
• elements of plot
• signposts
• fantasy vs. realism
• plot diagram
• theme

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• informational writing
• response to reading
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

4 language/grammar skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives and antonyms
• adverbs

answer keys

vocabulary lists by chapter

A link to a free Google Slides digital version of this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study because it works well as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class. Or even leave it as a reading activity for the substitute.

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and format make this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study perfect for Read with Someone stations, independent classwork, or send-home packets. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

What teachers just like you are saying about novel studies by Curious Classroom Adventures:

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “Loved this! The kids were engaged and looked forward to what was next.”

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “I love how this novel study accesses higher-order thinking skills. Will be using this as a book study with my enrichment students. Thank you for saving me so much time. :) ”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “An excellent novel study with a comprehensive abundance of activities and skills. I really enjoyed using it with my class this year.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I appreciated all the CCSS-aligned content. This is definitely a novel study I can use year after year, focusing on a variety of standards.”

Open the PREVIEW for an in-depth look!

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4th Grade Printable and Digital Daily Language Review MEGA BUNDLE

Novel Study MEGA BUNDLE of the Whole Library

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What's Included In This Bundle:

- Alphabet Play-doh Mats (Uppercase & lowercase Letters Aa-Zz)

- Number Play-doh Mats With Ten Frames

- Trace It, Color It, Write It Alphabet Book - Writing Center

- Alphabet Letter & Number Tracing Cards - Writing Center

- Matching Game ( Shapes - Letters - Numbers)

More Information On Each Item:

The Alphabet Play-doh Mats have both Uppercase and lowercase Letters. This activity is great for not only hands on learning through play but also to help your students practice forming each letter of the alphabet. Each play-doh mat also has a picture of an item that starts with that letter.

The Number Play-doh mats also have ten frames on them. This helps your students practice counting and one-to-one correspondence.

The Alphabet book is great for your literacy center and writing practice. Each page has both the Uppercase and lowercase letters on it. The students color the letter, trace it, and then practice writing each Uppercase and lowercase letter of the alphabet.

The Matching Game has Uppercase and lowercase letter matching practice as well as number and shape cards. The number cards have a matching card with the corresponding number of apple seeds on each one. This helps students practice counting and one-to-one correspondence.

The letter tracing cards are also another great way for your students to practice writing each Uppercase and lowercase letter as well as numbers 1-10.

I hope you and your students love these products as much as I loved creating them!

All the files in this growth mindset literature unit bundle now include digital distance learning options in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of each file for the links and instructions.

These Growth Mindset Literature Units include these titles:

• We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio
• Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook
• Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

Please see the following information and links to each individual product:

We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio

We're All Wonders contains powerful messages for elementary students. This product was created for 2nd-4th graders (though you can modify it to use with grade levels outside this range).

This product includes:

• teacher tips
• journal prompts
• no prep worksheets
• a newspaper template
• a craftivity
• vocabulary for discussion
• a mini-booklet with sentence starters on each of 8 pages (half-sheets)
• compare and contrast
• a quote poster
• discussion activities

These activities are sure to get your students thinking about how they can make this world a better place, one wonder at a time!

Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook

This new picture book by Julia Cook is a winner for any classroom teacher that is trying to instill perseverance and growth mindset in their students. Though the book itself is appropriate for any elementary classroom, this literature companion was created for 2nd-4th graders in mind. If you teach a grade level above or below that, please check the preview and thumbnails prior to purchasing (or contact me with questions).

This literature unit for Bubble Gum Brain includes the following:

• Teacher Tips
• Bubble Gum Brain - Brick Brain printable
• 2 writing prompts
• Reframing brick brain comments
• A newspaper template
• Quote banner templates (5 quotes with corresponding writing pages to be printed front-to-back or on separate sheets)
• A hot air balloon craftivity

Many of the components are pictured in the thumbnails and/or preview.

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall:

The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form).

This file includes:

• 6 vocabulary cards
• 14 discussion question task cards and optional answer sheets
• When I feel nervous... brainstorm
• Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
• Newspaper Template
• The Power of Yet
• Idioms anchor chart and printable
• Similes and Metaphors anchor chart and printable
• Bookmarks
• Making Inferences anchor charts
• Making Inferences printable and answer key

You will also find several pages of information and anchor charts related to figurative language (idioms, similes, and metaphors).

Please check out the preview for Jabari Jumps prior to purchasing and let me know if you have any questions!

These activities are perfect for teachers or counselors who are helping students develop a growth mindset and understand that it's normal to have fears and anxieties. Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

NOTE: THESE FILES NOW INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 8/26/20, these products include 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.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

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Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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