3rd Grade Literature Handouts

Move and breathe through a childhood classic. The Napping House by Don and Audrey Wood has been a favorite story in my classes for years, and with a librarian’s suggestion, I brought it to life through yoga for the first time in 2012. Now accompanied by our beautiful illustrations, we can use this yoga sequence to promote a lifelong love of learning, reading, and healthy habits.

Each of the characters in the story is paired with a yoga pose, and each page adds another character in order. As the sequence builds, the poses come together in a beautiful flow. Do the poses as you read, or read and then do the poses—whatever feels the best to you.

This lesson plan is a perfect resource for teachers, parents or clinicians who want bring the story to life with movement. We’ve included a story script and a list of poses so children can learn the yoga sequence.

The Napping House Literacy Integration is a 14-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print to paper.
This download contains the following:

• The Napping House Lesson Plan designed for kids ages 4-10

• List of yoga poses, props and key themes that relate to the story

• Story script to read along with The Napping House

• Guided relaxation, meditation script, crafts, and group activities

• The Napping House yoga sequence poster, with nine (9) poses

With love from my heart and my team to you!
Lara

This book tasting menue provides students with a structured way to explore different books and genres. Divided into three sections - Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert - students can engage with a variety of questions that prompt them to think critically about the books they're interested in.

Whether used individually or in group settings, this Book Tasting Menu encourages students to discover new books, share their thoughts with peers, and foster a deeper appreciation for reading.

This is fully editable on PowerPoint

This is a 62-page set of worksheets for the story "These Happy Golden Years" by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

For each set of three chapters, there are two worksheets:

* comprehension questions

* vocabulary and story analysis

In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:

* story review

* language skills

* similes

* personification

* metaphors

* story reflection

* theme

* motif

* symbols

* quotations

* indirect characterization

* review activity

* cause and effect

* compare and contrast

* point of view

* writing a letter

* w questions

* illustrations

* characters

* character analysis

* comic strip

* story map

* story elements

* book design

* news report

* critical thinking

* inferences

* summaries

* interviews

* crossword puzzle

* word search

* story test (4 pages)

Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.

Worksheets for books by Laura Ingalls Wilder:

Little House in the Big Woods

Farmer Boy

Little House on the Prairie

On the Banks of Plum Creek

By the Shores of Silver Lake

The Long Winter

Little Town on the Prairie

These Happy Golden Years

The First Four Years

Father's Day Team Name Activity

Make your in-class Father's Day celebrations interactive AND fun with this team name activity!

No-Prep Required!

• Simply Print (choose between colored or black & white versions)
• Place on tables or in an area where Dad's (or student's special someone) and kids can grab a copy of each
• Allow them to have fun and get creative!

How do I use this?

• Dad (or someone special) and child will follow the prompts on the "Our Team Name: Father's Day Edition" page
• In the first box, they will locate the first initial of Dad's (or their someone special's) name. Whatever word is there becomes the first word in their team name.
• In the the second box they will locate the first initial of the child's name. Whatever word is there becomes the second word in their team name.

EXAMPLE: My Dad's name is "Ralph" and my name is "Alyssa" Our team name is: "Fierce Tigers:

• One the second page, students can write in their new team name on the line provided
• Students can write in their "team members" (Theirs and Dad's names) on the line provided
• Finally, using the blank jersey template, they can decorate their new team jersey together!

Looking for more Father's Day related activities? Check out these other related products:

Father's Day Activity BUNDLE:

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Father's Day All About Books

All About... [My Dad, My Grandpa, My Uncle, Someone Special]

Celebrate Father's Day by gifting the special man in your life with a handcrafted All About book. Each version includes:

• A Front cover with a title, space for an illustration, and space for the author/illustrator's name
• 4 Pages with space for an illustration and prompts (name, age, hair and eye color, likes, what he is good at, why he loves you, and why you love him!)

Father's Day Interview Recording Sheets

A quick, fun, and easy gift for that special man in your life on Father's Day! This set includes sheets for Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or Someone Special to accommodate the students in your classroom.

For younger learners, they can draw a portrait of their loved one and a teacher can assist with writing their responses in the spaces given.

For older learners, a portrait can be drawn and students can write in their own responses to the questions asked.

Father's Day Crowns

A quick, fun, and easy gift for that special man in your life on Father's Day! This set includes sheets for Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or Someone Special to accommodate the students in your classroom.

This makes the perfect gift for any special men coming to your classroom to celebrate Father's Day.

For younger learners, they can illustrate a picture of them with their loved one and a teacher can assist with writing their responses in the spaces given.

For older learners, a portrait can be drawn and students can write in their own responses to the prompt asked.

Mother's and Father's Day Portrait Prompts

A quick, fun, and easy gift for that special lady or man in your life on Mother's Day and Father's Day! This set includes portrait prompts for Mom, Grandma, Aunt, Dad, Grandpa, or uncle. There are also blank prompts for students to fill in and make for anyone they love.

Encourage students to honor and celebrate the special women and men in their lives by creating a one of a kind portrait! These portraits are titled and waiting for the artists signature.

These make the perfect gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or for any special occasion. Elevate this gift by adding a colorful cardstock/construction paper backing, laminating, or adding to a frame.

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Introduce your students to the timeless art of storytelling with The Little Octopus and The Anglerfish, a teacher-made fable designed as a WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) to complement any fable project or writing lesson. This delightful mini-book is crafted to showcase the essential elements of a fable, including characters, setting, conflict, resolution, and moral. The moral of this story—"never judge a book by its cover"—is conveyed through the experiences of an inquisitive little octopus and a misunderstood anglerfish.

Product Highlights:

• Teacher-Created Fable: Written with second graders in mind, this fable is perfect for modeling fable structure and narrative techniques.
• Moral Lesson: The story reinforces an important lesson about kindness, empathy, and not judging others by their appearance.
• Mini-Book Format: Conveniently designed to be printed as a mini-book, making it easy for students to read, annotate, and keep for reference.
• Aligned with Standards: Supports narrative writing standards and builds on key fable elements for young writers.

Why Educators Need This Resource:The Little Octopus and The Anglerfish is ideal for introducing your students to narrative writing and fable elements in a fun and engaging way. It serves as a clear, effective example for teaching the structure, features, and moral lessons of a fable. With its thoughtful narrative and captivating characters, this resource will inspire students to create their own fables with confidence.

Perfect For:

• Fable Writing Projects
• Narrative Writing Lessons
• Second Grade Literacy Classes
• Character and Moral Discussions

Use The Little Octopus and The Anglerfish as a mentor text to inspire and guide your young writers as they explore the fascinating world of fables!

This Scavenger hunt activity is packed with 5 fun questions about books. Students will love searching for dragons on covers and mystery books as they explore the fair. This is a fantastic way to engage young readers and foster a love for literature.

This form is fully editable.

This is a 58-page set of worksheets for the story "On the Banks of Plum Creek" by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

For each set of four chapters, there are two worksheets:

* comprehension questions

* vocabulary and story analysis

In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:

* story review

* language skills

* similes

* personification

* story reflection

* theme

* motif

* symbols

* quotations

* indirect characterization

* review activity

* cause and effect

* compare and contrast

* point of view

* writing a letter

* w questions

* illustrations

* characters

* character analysis

* comic strip

* story map

* story elements

* book design

* news report

* critical thinking

* inferences

* summaries

* interviews

* crossword puzzle

* word search

* story test (4 pages)

Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.

Worksheets for books by Laura Ingalls Wilder:

Little House in the Big Woods

Farmer Boy

Little House on the Prairie

On the Banks of Plum Creek

By the Shores of Silver Lake

The Long Winter

Little Town on the Prairie

These Happy Golden Years

The First Four Years

Unlock the world of fables with our comprehensive "Ultimate Fable Writing, Reading, Project Bundle | CCSS - Common Core Aligned" This all-in-one resource pack includes everything you need to guide your students through the captivating process of reading, analyzing, and creating their own fables. Perfectly aligned with key educational standards, this bundle is designed to enrich your curriculum with engaging, multidisciplinary activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation.

Bundle Includes:

1. Fable Writing Portfolio Workbook:

• Guides students through brainstorming, organizing ideas using the BME (Beginning, Middle, End) structure, and writing compelling fables.
• Focus on developing vivid characters, engaging settings, and moral lessons.
• Includes peer review and revision processes to enhance writing skills.

1. Fable Reading Workbook:

• Helps students explore and analyze classic fables from diverse cultures.
• Encourages comprehension through who, what, where, when, why, and how questions.
• Teaches students to recount stories and determine central messages or morals.

1. Blank Fable Template:

• Provides a structured framework for students to draft their own fables.
• Encourages creativity and detailed planning, with sections for characters, settings, problems, and solutions.

1. Fable Project Overview:

• A step-by-step guide for a comprehensive fable writing project.
• Integrates literacy, social studies, and language learning.
• Includes activities such as mindmapping, character development, and sensory detail descriptions.

1. Tri-Phase Fable Assessment:

• Introducing the Triphase Milestone Rubric System, a revolutionary assessment framework aligned with Common Core Standards.
• Structured for use at three critical junctures within a quarter: the Emergence Milestone Piece (EMP), the Developing Milestone Piece (DMP), and the Performance Milestone Piece (PMP).
• EMP: Students write narratives initiated with a prompt picture, fostering creativity and engagement.
• DMP: Students recount a fable explored in class, emphasizing learning and improvement through personalized feedback.
• PMP: Students create their own fable, demonstrating mastery of narrative techniques and moral lessons, reflecting their growth.

Bonus File:

• The Ant and the Anteater (Custom Fable Example):
  • A custom-written fable example to inspire students and illustrate key elements of fable writing.

Standards Covered:

• W.2.3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
• W.2.5: With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
• W.2.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
• RL.2.1: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
• RL.2.2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
• RL.2.3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
• RL.2.6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters.
• RL.2.9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story from different cultures.

Why This Bundle Is Essential:

• Comprehensive Learning: Covers reading, writing, analyzing, and creating fables, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
• Standards-Aligned: Meets key ELA standards, making it a valuable addition to your curriculum.
• Engages Students: Uses timeless fables and creative exercises to keep students motivated and inspired.
• Supports Critical Thinking: Encourages students to think deeply about moral lessons and character development.
• Promotes Cultural Awareness: Introduces students to diverse cultural perspectives through fables and folktales.

Ideal For:

• Teachers seeking a structured, standards-aligned resource to teach fable writing and reading.
• Educators looking to integrate literacy, social studies, and creative writing into their curriculum.
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• Partner with the Fable Writing Workpack, Fable Reading Workpack, Fable Project Overview or Fable Tri-phase Assessment Pack get the discounted bundle here!

Equip your classroom with the "Ultimate Fable Writing, Reading, Project Bundle | CCSS - Common Core Aligned" and watch your students become skilled storytellers and thoughtful readers. This resource provides all the tools they need to master the art of fable writing and appreciate the rich tradition of storytelling across cultures.

This is a 50-page set of worksheets for the story "The First Four Years" by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

For each chapter, there are two worksheets:

* comprehension questions

* vocabulary and story analysis

In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:

* story review

* language skills

* similes

* personification

* metaphors

* story reflection

* theme

* motif

* symbols

* quotations

* indirect characterization

* review activity

* cause and effect

* compare and contrast

* point of view

* writing a letter

* w questions

* illustrations

* characters

* character analysis

* comic strip

* story map

* story elements

* book design

* news report

* critical thinking

* inferences

* summaries

* interviews

* crossword puzzle

* word search

* story test (4 pages)

Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.

Worksheets for books by Laura Ingalls Wilder:

Little House in the Big Woods

Farmer Boy

Little House on the Prairie

On the Banks of Plum Creek

By the Shores of Silver Lake

The Long Winter

Little Town on the Prairie

These Happy Golden Years

The First Four Years

This is a bundle of worksheets for nine books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

There is one PDF file for each book, so this bundle includes nine PDF files.

Each PDF file includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:

* comprehension questions

* vocabulary

* story analysis

* story review

* language skills

* figurative language

* story reflection

* theme

* motif

* indirect characterization

* review activity

* cause and effect

* compare and contrast

* point of view

* writing a letter

* w questions

* illustrations

* characters

* character analysis

* comic strip

* story map

* story elements

* book design

* news report

* critical thinking

* inferences

* summaries

* interviews

* crossword puzzle

* word search

* story test (4 pages)

Also, there is an answer key at the end of each PDF file.