3rd Grade Literature Lesson

Print and Go Mini Book on the Days of Creation!

Teach the TRUTH of Earth's beginnings in this money & time saving resource!

Print and Fold and You are Ready to Go!

Simple & Meaningful!

---------------------

Looking For Even More?!

Learn the Days of Creation through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating and Singing!

Click Here to Check it out!

Louis Sachar won the 1999 Newbery Medal for his incredible novel Holes and is studied in classrooms nationwide. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with speaker notes. Part one covers chapters 1-24, and part 2 covers chapters 25 through the book's ending.

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

• Cracking codes
• Multiple choice questions
• Mystery pictures
• True or False game
• Game Show
• Character Study
• Order of events

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

The story, When Spring Comes by Kevin Hikes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek, is my daughter’s favorite book year round. It's the perfect story to explore the transition from Winter to Spring. When reading this story to children, they become overjoyed to see the nature and animals related to the springtime. They love to pretend and act out the meaning of the story.

Use this lesson plan while reading When Spring Comes. This is the perfect way to integrate physical activity and mindfulness into storytime. Each page can be brought to life with our yoga sequence and our beautifully-illustrated yoga cards teach children how to do each yoga pose.

When Spring Comes is filled with imagery, alliteration, and repetition. Through this book, we can teach children these valuable literary devices through facilitated discussions, group activities and extension exercises included in this lesson plan. Also included are coloring pages, crafts, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities and more!

When Spring Comes  Literacy Integration is a 24-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print to paper.

When Spring Comes Lesson Plan is designed for kids ages 4-10 and includes:

• List of yoga poses, props and key themes that relate to the story
• Yoga script to use along with When Spring Comes
• Breathing exercises, mindfulness activities and creative crafts for kids
• Yoga cards and list of yoga games to play
• Worksheets and coloring pages that relate to When Spring Comes

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

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

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

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

Try a twist on the traditional reading and comprehension passages for Thanksgiving. These lessons focus on Thanksgiving Dinner! This packet contains a variety of lessons and activities, including history, science, and literature, all centered on the Thanksgiving day feast. You get the following: ★ Thanksgiving Then & Now paired reading passages with constructed response questions page, Venn Diagram, and three paragraph writing assignment. ★ The World’s Largest Pumpkin Pie reading passage with constructed response page and 8 math word problems involving all four operations. ★ Calories Count nonfiction science passage on what a calorie is and how many we often consume with our Thanksgiving meal. Includes a constructed response page and word problem page involving all four operations. ★ Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe page with sequencing activity and math worksheet. ★ Pumpkin Pie in a Bag recipe page with science report form and question page. ★ Gobble! Gobble! Plan your own Thanksgiving dinner activity – complete with instructions, budget sheet, grocery list, menu page, and student / teacher scoring guides. ★ Stone Soup – When Sharing Benefits Everyone – Story, comprehension pages, directions for making stone soup, find a word puzzle, and a reader’s theater. ★ Bonus just for fun Family Dinner coloring page titled “Give Thanks” Click here for a sample pages out of this unit - from Stone Soup. Stone Soup - Sample lesson from Thanksgiving Dinner Theme Unit Find more Thanksgiving fun at Sassycat Corner! Thanksgiving Single and Multi-step Word Problems Task Cards

It is almost Valentine’s Day and so much is happening in Emily’s classroom. Your students will enjoy the antics of Emily, Sherri, Beast, and the other students in Ms. Rooney’s class. The Valentine Star is the perfect book for students just beginning their chapter book reading journey. The product format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). The half page packets can be easily tucked inside the book. As an added bonus a full page version is included! Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -answer key for chapter questions The Valentine Star is an AR level 2.5 book. We hope your students enjoy this Patricia Reilly Giff book. Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

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)

Look to pair this novel study with our Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book study or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

Engaging Fiction Comprehension - Character, Plot, Solution

This resource includes a 500+ word engaging fiction story centered around a compelling character facing a problem and coming up with a thoughtful solution. The complex narrative is written at a high 5th - 6th grade reading level and tackles mature themes including passion, injury, depression, and overcoming adversity that will resonate with middle school students.

The passage is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions focused on analyzing the central character's motivations and development, understanding the plot points and central conflict, and examining how the character grapples with and solves the key problem in the story. Detailed sample responses and an answer key are provided.

This fiction comprehension resource is perfect for:

Analyzing character traits, motivations, and development

Plot analysis and plot structure

Conflict and resolution

Theme and central ideas

Critical thinking and analysis

Key terms: character, plot, conflict, solution, fiction comprehension, upper elementary, middle school reading

With engaging content and thought-provoking questions, this resource provides an excellent opportunity for upper elementary or middle school students to practice standards-aligned ELA skills. This comprehension activity engages learners in analyzing high-level narrative fiction.

Inspire and encourage kids with this Bible lesson and activity pack on the baptism of Jesus! It includes a Bible lesson mini book, teacher lesson book, a fun craft to create, and no prep printables!

Sunday School teachers and classroom teachers alike will find all the time-saving resources needed to inspire and engage kids in Biblical TRUTHS found in Matthew 3! Your kids will be so EXCITED about Bible time once they see all the hands-on activities!

Jesus started His ministry by being baptized by John. Teach them the beautiful beginning of His ministry on earth. This is also a great way to introduce the Believer's Baptism to young learners.

40 Pages total!

Included:

Bible Lesson Teacher Book: Full sized, colorful large print pages. For read aloud, virtual learning, Sunday School, morning basket and more! Engaging, very detailed telling of the lesson. Tells the story of Jesus’ baptism. Also includes an optional page explaining how we are to follow Jesus's example to be baptized when we are ready to tell others we follow Jesus.

Prayer: A short and sweet little prayer you can pray with your after the lesson.

Discussion/ Comprehension Question: A list of questions you can choose from to have spirit lead conversations with your littles. Read a few or all!

Bible Lesson Mini Book: Abbreviated telling of the lesson on

mini pages. Given in black and white for coloring! Great for take home or small groups. Print and fold!

Memory Verse Coloring: Coloring Page of Jesus and John at the river with Matthew 3:16-17

Phonics: Learn about the “B’ for “Baptism” phonogram. Practice writing words with the sounds and more!

Word Search: Find words from the lesson in the words search

Maze: Follow the path through the maze.

Cut & Paste: Cut & paste pictures to match with key words and people from the lesson- John, Jesus, Dove, Water

Bible Verse Fill in the blank: Matt. 3:16-17 written with several blanks that students have to fill in.

Answer Key: Answers provided for many of the printables

Writing Prompt: Students respond to reading about Jesus’ baptism: Two template provided: Write and draw a picture or just write.

Who Was That? Game: Littles have to answer questions from the lesson and hold up the picture of Jesus or John as their answer.

Baptism Water Process Art Craft: Students will use a process art with a coffee filter, marker and water to create the look of the baptismal waters.

Original Song: Simple original song set to a familiar tune to help littles remember the lesson. Written on a poster for teaching to class or decorating.

Playlist: A list and links to great Kids Music, Contemporary Christian, Worship Songs and Hymns that are about Baptism.

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I hope this resource is a wonderful addition to your Bible lessons and that it inspires you and your children!

Click HERE to follow me and stay up to date on all future Kaylor Creations resources!

I have many more Bible Lessons you may want to check out! Here is a list and links to some of my best selling & most loved Bible Lessons!

The Pumpkin Patch Parable: Shine Your Light for Jesus

The Holy Trinity

Days of Creation

I am Wonderfully Made

God is Love

Please Honor my Hard work and Dedication to Children’s Ministry and Primary Education by Respecting The Copyright after your purchase JAll Content is Copyright to Kaylor Creations. This is for single classroom use only. If it is going to be used in multiple classrooms, you need to buy additional licenses. Please do not post, email or copy this to anyone for free. Please direct them to my store to purchase for themselves.

Test your reading comprehension of the eleventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Double Down with this hilarious 44-question multiple-choice self-checking digital game - complete with a mystery puzzle!

Students must acquire and read the eleventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. After students read the book, they are ready to play the game! It's simple: click the link to access the game. The game gives you audio instructions and guides you. Read the question and choose the answer! You will know right away if you got the answer correct. Throughout the game, you will slowly reveal a secret mystery puzzle - see if you can guess the picture before the game ends! The game should take 15-30 minutes depending on the player's reading level.

What's Included?

• 44-multiple choice question self-checking digital game
• built-in mystery puzzle
• Printable Certificate of Completion PDF

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

This convenient GOOGLE SLIDE lesson contains a complete Digital EMERGENCY ELA lesson for the NONFICTION BOOK, THE BUFFALO ARE BACK, with hours of fun encompassing multiple reading strategies and skills aligned to Common Core.

EMERGENCY PLAN includes:

• Read-aloud video of the short, nonfiction text, The Buffalo Are Back, by Jean Craighead George. BL 4.9.
• Highly organized & complete package of PDF printables, perfect for any substitute or teacher looking for a total, STAND ALONE lesson for Reading.
• Genre & author information
• 10 bold photo vocabulary slides including part of speech
• Connotation & grammar mini-lesson and sort
• Printable activities and assessments
• Quizlet quiz links
• The lesson is loaded with optional activities (digital and print)
• Fun Fact videos and slides allow the presentation to be adjusted to fill any time frame.

PDF printables: 8 graphic organizers are included both digitally and in the PDF file, designed to coordinate with the GOOGLE SLIDES.

Introduction: slides include genre with link, author bio with link, and setting with maps

Video Link for Read Aloud: link to Buffalo are Back is included (17 min)

Vocabulary Study: flourished, extinct, fragile, crumbled, drought, rippled, wobble, graze, treaty, settler

10 vocab slides include word, bold photo, definition & part of speech, both a Vocab Organizer chart, and a Word Study chart are included (print and digital) to compliment the vocabulary.

Predictions: slides allow for student discussion prior to listening to the read aloud and again reflection on their predictions after the story has been heard.

*Optional Fun Facts: photos of plains animals, links to animal sounds from the grasslands, famous people bios from this time/place with links are all are pertinent to the text

*Optional Activities: these elements are provided within the digital product as well as PDF form. Connotation info/sort, Grammar info/sort, context clue worksheet with word bank

Practice/Assessment: Quizlet links for both a vocabulary quiz and a comprehension quiz are included

Enjoy this convenient GOOGLE SLIDE 'Lesson to Go'!

THIS LESSON IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN POWERPOINT.

Have you made Stone Soup with your upper grade students? They LOVE IT! Try this twist on the traditional reading and comprehension passages for Thanksgiving. These lessons focus on Thanksgiving Dinner! Open up a great discussion on the importance of sharing what we have with those who are less fortunate. This free activity includes a lesson plan for making stone soup, along with a four page pdf of the story "Stone Soup", and 2 comprehension pages - 1 multiple choice and 1 constructed response - to accompany the story. Like this free lesson! It's part of a larger theme unit - Thanksgiving Dinner. The large unit includes the following lessons. Click here to view the full unit! Thanksgiving Dinner Theme Unit - ELA, Math, and Science ★ Thanksgiving Then & Now paired reading passages with constructed response questions page, Venn Diagram, and three paragraph writing assignment. ★ The World’s Largest Pumpkin Pie reading passage with constructed response page and 8 math word problems involving all four operations. ★ Calories Count nonfiction science passage on what a calorie is and how many we often consume with our Thanksgiving meal. Includes a constructed response page and word problem page involving all four operations. ★ Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe page with sequencing activity and math worksheet. ★ Pumpkin Pie in a Bag recipe page with science report form and question page. ★ Gobble! Gobble! Plan your own Thanksgiving dinner activity – complete with instructions, budget sheet, grocery list, menu page, and student / teacher scoring guides. ★ Stone Soup – When Sharing Benefits Everyone – Story, comprehension pages, directions for making stone soup, find a word puzzle, and a reader’s theater. ★ Bonus just for fun Family Dinner coloring page titled “Give Thanks”

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)

Look to pair this picture book study with our Nutcracked Novel Study or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

Engage your 3rd-grade students with a spooky, Halloween-themed reading passage! "The Halloween Scarecrow" is a fun and slightly spooky fiction story perfect for the Halloween season. In this 300-350 word passage, Lily and her brother Ben go trick-or-treating and encounter a mysterious scarecrow at an old farmhouse. When the scarecrow suddenly moves, the kids must decide if it’s just the wind—or something more! This engaging passage will spark imagination while reinforcing key reading skills.

What’s Included:

• Fiction Reading Passage: A 300-350 word Halloween-themed story that’s exciting and relatable for 3rd-grade readers.
• 5 Multiple-Choice Questions: These questions assess students' comprehension, ability to make inferences, identify the main idea, and recall important details.
• 2 Discussion Questions: Open-ended questions that encourage critical thinking and class discussion about the characters and events in the story.

Skills Covered:

• Reading Comprehension: Multiple-choice questions focus on understanding the main idea, key details, cause-and-effect relationships, and drawing conclusions from the text.
• Making Inferences: Students will infer why the scarecrow’s arm moved and how the characters’ feelings change throughout the story.
• Character Analysis: Discussion questions ask students to explore character reactions and motivations, comparing how Ben and Lily respond to the spooky house.
• Critical Thinking: Open-ended discussion questions challenge students to think creatively and explain their reasoning.
• Story Elements: Students will identify key story elements such as setting, plot, and character emotions.

Possible Uses in the Classroom:

• Independent Reading Practice: Assign as a fun and seasonal comprehension check during reading block or centers.
• Guided Reading: Perfect for small-group instruction, allowing students to discuss the story and explore their understanding together.
• Whole-Class Discussion: Use the included discussion questions to promote classroom dialogue and encourage students to express their ideas and make connections.
• Homework or Early Finisher Activity: Ideal for independent practice outside of class or for students who finish their work early.
• Halloween Literacy Fun: The spooky theme makes this a great seasonal activity to keep students engaged while building essential literacy skills.

Engage your students with this Halloween-themed passage that’s both fun and educational, and help them master key reading skills while celebrating the season!

Engage young learners in a hands-on lesson and activity pack on the Ten Commandments. These activities will engage your kids in learning the 10 Commandments in a kid-friendly, meaningful way. Children will learn the Bible though Reading, Writing, Playing, Singing and Creating!

(* This is the Protestant Version of the Ten Commandments*)

Here is what is included :) 62 Pages total!

Reading

•Bible Lesson Book-Teacher Edition: Full sized, colorful large print pages. For read aloud, virtual learning, Sunday School, morning basket and more! Engaging, very detailed telling of the lesson.

•Mini Bible Lesson Book- Student Edition: Abbreviated telling of the lesson on mini pages in black and white so students can color! Great for take home or small groups.

•Emergent Reader: Practice reading with Bible stories! For littles who are starting to read, this is a great practice in phonics and sight words. Simple telling of the lesson.

•Memory Verse Poster/Coloring

• Prayer

ma

• Discussion Questions

•No Prep Printables- Biblically Integrated skill sheets

Phonics, numbers/counting, writing, maze, word search, and coloring

•Name That Commandment Game Cut out the commandment pictures and paste to craft sticks for a fun visual and quiz game. These can also be used as a attention grabber to the lesson, or a teaching visual during lesson.

•Ten Commandment Lift a Flap Activity Cut & Paste the Numbers of the Commandments with the descriptions of them. Included black and white and color.

•Original Song with Hand Motions Use this simple and easy original rhyming song to the tune of “Five Little Ducks” to help children remember the commandments. I also included pictures of hand motions you can add to the song or use during the lesson!

•Playlist A list and links to great Kids Music, Contemporary Christian, Worship Songs and Hymns that are about the Ten Commandments and our Mighty God! You could lead the kids in worship, sing along or simply have them playing while you learn and play.

Neil Gaiman won the 2009 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Graveyard Book for its “delicious mix of murder, fantasy, humor and human longing,” noting its “magical, haunting prose.” This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-4, and part 2 covers chapters 5 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

• Cracking codes
• Multiple choice questions
• Mystery pictures
• True or False game
• Game Show
• Character Study
• Order of events
• Discussion prompt questions

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

This convenient POWERPOINT lesson contains a complete Digital Emergency ELA lesson for the NONFICTION BOOK, THE BUFFALO ARE BACK, encompassing hours of activities, multiple reading strategies and ELA skills all aligned to Common Core.

'EMERGENCY PLAN' includes:

• Read-aloud video of the short, nonfiction text, The Buffalo Are Back, by Jean Craighead George. BL 4.9.
• Highly organized & complete package of PDF printables, perfect for any substitute or teacher looking for a total, STAND ALONE lesson for Reading.
• Genre & author information
• 10 bold photo vocabulary slides including part of speech
• Connotation & grammar mini-lesson and sort
• Printable activities and assessments
• Quizlet quiz links
• The lesson is loaded with optional activities (digital and print)
• Fun Fact videos and slides allow the presentation to be adjusted to fill any time frame.

PDF printables: 8 graphic organizers are included both digitally and in the PDF file, designed to coordinate with the Powerpoint.

Introduction: slides include genre with link, author bio with link, and setting with maps

Video Link for Read Aloud: link to Buffalo are Back is included (17 min)

Vocabulary Study: flourished, extinct, fragile, crumbled, drought, rippled, wobble, graze, treaty, settler

10 vocab slides include word, bold photo, definition & part of speech, both a Vocab Organizer chart, and a Word Study chart are included (print and digital) to compliment the vocabulary.

Predictions: slides allow for student discussion prior to listening to the read aloud and again reflection on their predictions after the story has been heard.

*Optional Fun Facts: photos of plains animals, links to animal sounds from the grasslands, famous people bios from this time/place with links are all are pertinent to the text

*Optional Activities: these elements are provided within the digital product as well as PDF form. Connotation info/sort, Grammar info/sort, context clue worksheet with word bank

Practice/Assessment: Quizlet links for both a vocabulary quiz and a comprehension quiz are included

Enjoy this convenient Powerpoint 'EMERGENCY LESSON PLAN'

*ALSO AVAILABLE IN GOOGLE SLIDES

What is Included:

Lesson Plan Pages

Discussion Questions (use oral discussion questions or weekly short answer discussion questions and a final discussion question test (short answer and multiple-choice questions).

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 with rubric)March Madness

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).

Engaging Fiction Comprehension - Character, Problem, Solution (300 words)

This fiction comprehension pack includes a 300 word story featuring two personified heart characters who face a problem preparing for Valentine's Day that threatens to ruin the holiday celebration. They must work together to come up with a clever solution and save the party.

The narrative focuses on analyzing character traits, understanding plot structure and sequence of events, and examining how the characters identify a problem and reach a resolution.

Includes:

300 word story with grade 3 vocabulary

6 multiple choice questions about the characters, problem, and solution

9 key vocabulary words from the story and student-friendly definitions

2 short answer questions about the characters, problem, and solution

Key skills:

Character analysis

Plot elements and structure

Identifying problem and solution

Critical thinking

Comprehension

Reading level: Grade 3

With thought-provoking questions and an engaging story, this resource is perfect for assessing comprehension and reading skills related to analyzing characters, setting, plot, problem and solution. These supplemental materials engage students with purposeful fiction practice.

Keywords: character, problem/solution, plot, 3rd grade reading, comprehension, fiction

Shine Your Light for Jesus with the Pumpkin Patch Parable!✝️
This fun and engaging Bible-based lesson and activity pack will help kids understand the meaning of the book The Pumpkin Patch Parable. This offers a great Christian alternative to Halloween, you will dive deeper into its powerful message of the gospel and faith, helping children learn how to shine their light for Jesus!

This is the PERFECT Halloween Alternative for:

• Sunday School Teachers – Bible lesson and activities, Read Aloud
• Homeschool Parents – Morning basket enrichment, Read Aloud
• Christian School Teachers – Bible lessons, Circle Time, and Fall-themed activities, Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Activities

What’s Included (82 Pages Total):--->

✨Bible Lesson Book (Teacher Edition)
A full-sized, colorful, large-print book for easy reading aloud. Some Biblical Truths taught:

• Just like a pumpkin starts off as a little seed, our faith in God starts off with a seed of faith- hearing the good news of Jesus!
• Pumpkins are fruits in the farmer's garden. When we believe in Jesus, He will give us the Holy Spirit to grow the Fruit of the Spirit in us!
• We have all done wrong things that God says not to do. Those things are like the dirt and yuck on the pumpkin. God gave us His son, Jesus to wash all our wrongs away and make our hearts clean!
• Just like the farmer carves the pumpkin and puts a light inside, we can be a light for Jesus! We are to live and love in a way that makes people look to Jesus! His love is a light in the darkness!

✨Extras for the Lesson:

• Prayer: A short, sweet prayer to share with the children
• Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to deepen understanding
• Original Song: A simple song set to a familiar tune that ties in with the lesson

✨Mini Bible Lesson Book (Student Edition)
This black-and-white version of the lesson is perfect for students to color. Great for take-home or small groups.

✨No-Prep Printables (Pumpkin Patch/Farm Theme):

• 7 Coloring Sheets: Cheerful, pumpkin-themed coloring sheets with Bible verses
• Pumpkin Patch Phonics: Learn about the letter "P" for pumpkin
• Pumpkin Patch Middle Vowel: Identify the middle vowel sounds of farm animals
• Pumpkin Patch Sight Words: Color pumpkins using sight words
• Pumpkin Patch Maze: Help the seeds find their way to the garden through a fun maze
• Pumpkin Patch Math: Addition: Add farm items and match the correct number. Counting: Count items from the farm
• Pumpkin Patch Word Search: Search for key words from the lesson
• Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Cut & Paste: Follow the life cycle of a pumpkin with a fun cut-and-paste activity (color version included)

✨Pumpkin Patch Writing Prompt Mini Book

Students will write about how they can shine their light for Jesus using adorable pumpkin-shaped pages. Once completed, they can assemble their own mini book to share what they've learned about the lesson and how they can be a light for Jesus!

✨Pumpkin Parable Puzzles
Kids can color a pumpkin-themed picture or use a pre-colored one, cut it into puzzle pieces, and reassemble it. Each puzzle features the phrase "Let Your Light Shine for Jesus" to reinforce the lesson.

✨Shine Your Light for Jesus Craft
Students create their own jack-o'-lantern using a paper plate. They can choose a face for their pumpkin and add a sign that says "Shine Your Light for Jesus." A variety of design choices are included to make this visual craft fun and memorable!

✨Original Song
A simple, rhyming song set to the tune of “Rain, Rain, Go Away” with easy-to-learn motions. This song reinforces the Pumpkin Patch Parable, helping kids remember the lesson.

✨Music Playlist
Links to a variety of children’s music, contemporary Christian songs, worship songs, and hymns that center around the theme of Shining Your Light for Jesus. Perfect for worship, sing-alongs, or background music during activities.

✨Bonus: Bible Verse Flash Cards
These colorful flash cards feature Bible verses that align with the lesson, helping children remember key Scripture while reinforcing the parable’s message.

Inspire your students to let their light shine for Jesus while embracing the fun of the fall season!

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!

----------------------------------

Please Check out the PREVIEW to see samples of all of the above.

I hope this resource is a wonderful addition to your Bible lessons and that it inspires you and your children!

Click HERE to follow me and stay up to date on all future Kaylor Creations resources!

I have many more Bible Lessons you may want to check out! Here is a list and links to some of my best selling & most loved Bible Lessons!

The Holy Trinity

Days of Creation

I am Wonderfully Made

God is Love

This resource one of the lessons in my series called: Bible Lessons for Littles! Each packet teaches the Bible Lesson through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating and Singing! They are well thought out in hopes that you will begin to see the light bulbs go off as littles begin understanding the Bible and grow in their faith & love for God. You can buy ALL of the lessons (and get all future resources for FREE!) for a discount of over 30 % off by downloading the Bible Lessons For Littles Mega Growing Bundle!

Please Honor my Hard work and Dedication to Children’s Ministry and Primary Education by Respecting The Copyright after your purchase All Content is Copyright to Kaylor Creations. This is for single classroom use only. If it is going to be used in multiple classrooms, you need to buy additional licenses. Please do not post, email or copy this to anyone for free. Please direct them to my store to purchase for themselves.