Common Core RF.4.4 literature circles

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.7

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Also included in: The BFG | The Phantom Tollbooth | The Witches | Novel Study Bundle

Frindle - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4

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A Literature Kit for the novel Frindle written by Andrew Clements.Take a Peek Inside:Make learning about words fun again with a clever tale about a boy who invents a new word for the dictionary. Our resource is ready-made, saving you time when preparing a lesson plan for this novel. Set a purpose for reading by establishing which vocabulary words students are not familiar with. Show your comprehension of the novel with multiple choice questions. In a journal prompt, use your critical thinking s

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Best Sellers Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 3-4

The Witches Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Tests

Created by

Nothing but Class

This novel study for The Witches, by Roald Dahl, contains 142 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, character analysis, plot, and opinion writing.Perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!♥Excellent for school OR homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, par

Subjects:

Printables, Literature Circles

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Informational Text, Phonics, Reading

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Also included in: The BFG | The Phantom Tollbooth | The Witches | Novel Study Bundle

Reading Comprehension Decodable Passages - Fiction & Nonfiction w Phonics Skills

Created by

Orton Gillingham Mama

These 203 decodable, fiction and nonfiction phonics passages support all areas of the science of reading: reading comprehension, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and spelling instruction! This is the ULTIMATE DECODABLE PASSAGES BUNDLE WITH READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS...532 pages! View videos of each resource in their individual preview pages!!!Three main Reading Comprehension & Decodable Passages BUNDLES:1. In the 73 fiction decodables resource:-The first 32 stories include printable, mul

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.1.1

, RI.1.2

, RI.1.3

, RI.1.4

, RI.1.7

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The BFG | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Novel Study Bundle

Created by

Nothing but Class

Save 10% by purchasing this bundle of two best-selling novel studies for The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, classic books by Roald Dahl. Over 250 pages of resources, including comprehension by chapter, assessments, and Common Core activities. You will find these units student-friendly and easy to use, with very little prep for you. All activities have Common Core codes listed in the corner, keeping both you and your students focused on achieving standards. Multiple methods of lear

Subjects:

Activities, Literature Circles

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Phonics, Reading

, RL.3.6

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Decodable Readers w/ Reading Comprehension Questions: Orton Level 3

Created by

Orton Gillingham Mama

18 decodable readers with READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS. Follow the science of reading to help your students master reading fluency and reading comprehension.Science of Reading: Combining language & decoding for reading comprehension!Each of the 18 decodable readers includes reading comprehension questions to keep your students engaged and on track with comprehension. These include Common Core standards like illustrating, details, characters, setting, inference, and more!The decodable read

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.5

, RL.2.6

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Also included in: Decodable Passages w/ Reading Comprehension Questions Bundle

Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle - 6 Scripts (25% Discount)

Created by

Mr Lee's Learners

This product includes 6 different #Halloween reader's theater scripts to use with your students! These reader's theaters will enable the children to enjoy the stories even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. #HappyHalloweenAll of these reader's theater scripts are companion activities to each book. Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's TheaterWhen Splat the Cat goes with Seymour to a pumpkin patch, he is determined to find the biggest pumpki

Subjects:

Halloween, Literature, Reading

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.3

, RF.1.4

, RF.2.3

, RF.2.4

, RF.3.3

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Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study + Enrichment Project Menu; Digital Option

Created by

Gina Kennedy

Everything you need to use Gennifer Choldenko's award winning novel, "Al Capone Does My Shirts" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance L

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.7

, RL.4.9

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

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'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving -- Reader's Theater, Math, Language!

Created by

Sharon Fendrick

Children love this cute story by Dav Pilkey! Included in this packet:A Reader's Theater Script (Two scripts--one is black-and-white and the other one is color-coded)There are roles for four students. Feel free to assign two students to a role, assign a part to a group, assign a section to each student in the class, etc. Do what you need so that this script fits the needs of your class!Reader labels are also included just in case you'd like to perform this for parents, at an assembly, for the

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Thanksgiving

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.3.1

, RL.4.1

, RF.2.3

, RF.2.4

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Reading Goals: Reading Learning Targets for Focused Instruction

Created by

The Teacher Studio

If you are like me, you know that all of your students are unique in their reading learning needs. Although you may teach the same reading minilesson to all students, you will need to do more specialized instruction with some of your students either individually or in small groups. This resource is jam-packed with specific learning goals/learning targets that cover a wide variety of reading lessons that you may need to work on with certain students. Best practice says that students are more l

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Literature

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.10

, RI.4.2

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Cyclops: The Monster in the Cave--Readers Theater from The Odyssey

Created by

Mackowiecki Lewis

Includes comprehension activity, key, and teacher notes! Liven up your reading curriculum and satisfy the Common Core with this kid-friendly classroom play based on the 9th book of Homer's The Odyssey. Originally published in the September 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, "Cyclops" is suitable for reader's theater or stage performance. Use it to introduce the original text, build fluency, and improve comprehension. Pair it with a Percy Jackson novel as part of a literature circle! Or j

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Literature

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.5

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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Literature Study

Created by

The Punkin Teaches

Jean Fritz's "We're Writing the Constitution" is both informative and humorous, making it an engaging book for students and a fantastic resource for teaching the Constitution. This 57-page PDF includes a Student Reading Comprehension Packet that breaks the book into manageable chunks and is full of short answer comprehension questions as well as vocabulary study. Supplementary activities are included and cover: content specific vocabulary key figures synonyms & antonyms government branche

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.4

, RI.3.10

, RI.4.1

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Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages - 100 Decodable Readers

Created by

Orton Gillingham Mama

Secure reading fluency and reading comprehension with these 100 nonfiction decodable passages. Expertly weave together reading comprehension, decoding, reading fluency, vocabulary, & spelling instruction while focusing on phonics skills. Each Reading Comprehension Decodable Passage has two versions:Text 1: A shorter, more controlled, decodable story.Text 2: A slightly more complex set of words and longer in length.BOTH: Same engaging reading comprehension questions that address all areas of

Subjects:

Informational Text, Phonics, Reading

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.K.1

, RI.K.2

, RI.K.3

, RI.K.4

, RI.K.6

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The BFG | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital

Created by

Nothing but Class

This 59 page activity pack for The BFG, by Roald Dahl, contains 22 Common Core-aligned reading response activities. Focus standards include character analysis, theme, plot, figurative language, and more.No Prep Needed→Print and Go!→Easy instructions for Digital use!Perfect for whole class, small group, or even independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!♥Excellent for school OR homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents

Subjects:

Printables, Literature Circles

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Phonics, Reading Strategies, Special Education

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.7

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Soft and Hard C and G Rule Introduction

Created by

SMARTER Intervention

Are you looking for a fun way to solidify the two sounds of C & G? You've found your resource! These activities and worksheets support teaching the Soft C /s/ and Soft G /j/ concept through word-level and sentence level instruction with visual anchors, word sort activities, and a fun game that can be used for centers or as an intervention small group activity. C says /s/ when followed by an e, i, or y and G can say /j/ when followed by an e, i, or y. We teach the concept through the instruct

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Games, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RF.3.3

, RF.3.3a

, RF.3.3c

Literature, Reading, Winter

, RF.3.4c

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Snowmen at Night -- A Reader's Theater (2 Different Scripts!)

Created by

Sharon Fendrick

Here are two fun reader's theater scripts adapted from this wonderful story by Caralyn Buehner.One script stays very close to the book. It has parts for four readers. The second script has parts for four readers AND three snowmen. The snowmen talk about what the readers say that they are doing at night.Please feel free to change the script(s) in any way that you would like!Headbands/necklaces are included in case you'd like to present this script at an assembly, for the parents, for the class

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RF.2.3

, RF.2.4

, RF.3.3

Reading, Thanksgiving, Writing

, RF.4.3

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Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Read Aloud TV Book Companion Reading Comprehension

Created by

Teaching Inclusion

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book (book not included). May be used for the book or television special!This 54-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 54 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.7

, RL.1.9

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The Family Under the Bridge - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4

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A Literature Kit for the novel The Family Under the Bridge written by Natalie Savage Carlson.Take a Peek Inside:Expose your students to the hardships of poverty and the power that comes with family. Multi-leveled questions and prompts will have students digging deeper while making connections. Investigate the setting to determine what is already known about the historic country of France. Explain what is ironic about Armand's words to the pigeons. Recall what was read by completing a paragraph f

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

Cari White - Library Learners

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Also included in: Family Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 3-4

Book Club Discussion Questions for Any Chapter Book Reading Comprehension

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Let's make literature circles and book clubs easier! Download these 25 printable question strips to use with ANY chapter book. Whether you're a librarian or a classroom teacher, these prompts will get your students thinking deeply about the books they are reading--no matter which book you choose!These questions will spark discussions in your book club or literature circles, they will prompt writing in journals, and they will show the level at which your students are comprehending the book they a

Subjects:

Library Skills, Other (ELA), Reading

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

GATE, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RF.3.4

, RF.4.4

, RF.5.4

Reader's Theater Script for The Recess Queen

Created by

LBLearningDesign

This word document contains a reader's theater script for The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill along with six higher-level Blooms questions to go with the text. This story is about a bully everyone calls "Mean Jean"--who is the queen of recess--until one day a teeny, tiny new student named Katie Sue stands up to Jean and then actually asks Jean to play with her. Nobody has ever asked Jean to play! She and Katie Sue become friends and the playground bullying comes to a stop! There are 20 dif

Subjects:

Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RF.2.4

, RF.2.4b

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Drama, Reading

, RF.4.4

Christmas Reader's Theater: Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini

Created by

LBLearningDesign

This is a seven-page long reader's theater script taken from the story "Mooseltoe" by Margie Palatini. The scripts is typed with 20 narrators who each get to speak at least three times during the story. However the file is editable so you could add more/less narrators to fit your needs. The story is about a Moose who worked really hard getting everything ready for Christmas. He wrote Christmas letters and cards, he shopped, he wrapped and ribboned, and cooked. But, then he realizes he forgot

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RF.2.4

, RF.4.4

Matilda - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4

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A Literature Kit for the novel Matilda written by Roald Dahl.Take a Peek Inside:Explore the power of the mind and how anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Challenge students by expanding their vocabulary and testing their comprehension with writing prompts and assessment questions. Test comprehension with multiple choice questions that explores the character of Matilda. Expand your character study by reflecting on Matilda's view of C.S. Lewis' novels, and what she considers to be a d

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

Reading, Thanksgiving, Writing

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Also included in: School Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 3-4

Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension

Created by

Teaching Inclusion

Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Dav Pilkey (book not included). This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 48 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS (NEW 2023)2. 10 Comprehension shor

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.9

, RL.2.10

, RL.3.1

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The War with Grandpa - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4

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English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

A Literature Kit for the novel The War with Grandpa written by Robert Kimmel Smith. Take a Peek Inside:Explore the complexities of intergenerational family relationships as one boy declares war on his older relation. Bring this novel to life for students, with well-designed and thorough vocabulary and chapter assessments. Imagine the problems that may arise from a grandparent moving in. Draw a scene from the novel as it is being described. Come up with reasons behind certain characters' actions.

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

CCSS: