This activity was created for students to practice reading for the purpose of gaining specific information, compiling that information, analyzing that information, inferring, and writing to inform.
Students read about either the three birthday boys or three birthday girls. While reading, they must identify the specific likes of that child and list them on the organizer. They will also read the three lists of birthday presents in order to determine which pile of presents matches with each child. Students will track their findings on their organizer. There is only one perfect pile of presents for each child. You can then have your students write in complete sentence how they knew which pile of presents matched which child. They will prove their findings!
Differentiation: Included is the option to have students read a list of what each child likes or to read a paragraph of what each child likes.
Use as whole group, small group, partner work, or independent work based on the needs of your students.
Extension Provided: Now have your students write a paragraph about themselves sharing what they like to do or what they enjoy. Then students will create a list of presents to match their likes. They will not write their name on either paper. Then students can work on these to learn more about classmates!
Please ask me any questions you have BEFORE purchasing. You can e-mail me at mstegeler@gmail.com.
This is such an excellent product! You are so creative!
April 7, 2013
amynovellino
Great idea!
March 25, 2013
berkeleyteacher
so, so, so creative! i do wish that the gifts were more gender neutral - the children can guess, 'that's a girl table' or 'that's a boy table' by some of the gifts.
As noted in the description I created this with the intention of giving the three boys or three girls to a student to work on. I am sorry if you misunderstood that. Thanks for visiting my shop and leaving feedback.
March 10, 2013
afradenburg
I love this activity. My kids loved it too. I did notice that boy answer key has Jake at the top of the list and Jordan at the bottom.
Ask Creekside Teacher Tales a question. They will receive an automated email and will return to answer you as soon as possible.
Please Login to ask your question.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
berkeleyteacher
Hi Tracy,
Is there a way to leave feedback or to ask a question that isn't public? My class has a few comments and questions that they'd like to leave/ask. Happy Tuesday - Thanks!
I am in my second year as a 2nd grade teacher. I teach all subjects as well as mixed abilities. I have a wonderful team and faculty that have been extremely helpful in learning the ropes!