About the store
Welcome to Comprehension Connection, an ELA focused shop for grades K-5 established in 2012. Here, you'll find a large assortment of mentor text units with a focus on social emotional learning, comprehension and writing, poem of the week and partner play resources for building fluency, literacy projects and anchor charts for comprehension, author studies, and more.
Carla Fedeler, owner of Comprehension Connection, is a licensed reading specialist with 27 years of public education experience in the regular classroom, as a K-5 Title 1 reading interventionist, as an ITRT (one year), and finally a literacy coach. Carla has been designing literacy resources for over 10 years, and since retirement, she's delved into web development with a focus on educational and small business websites.
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The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant Activities for Comprehension and Writing
These activities for The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant are easy to use and engaging for students. This comprehension focused book companion is perfect for the middle grades and includes before, during, and after activities in both PDF and Digital for Google Slides TM. HOW TO USE THE RELATIVES CAME READING ACTIVITIES:The Relatives Came bundle works well for mentor text lessons, book clubs, for guided reading, or for partner work. You can project the color version for modeling and use the prin
2nd - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+24
Horrible Harry in Room 2B Novel Study for Second and Third Grades
Horrible Harry in Room 2B is a great introduction into the Horrible Harry series. This novel study in PDF and for Google Slides works well for guided reading groups or for literacy circles since it is skill focused. It includes materials for modeling and practice. For the primary grades, you might use it as a station for partner reading and responses. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE HORRIBLE HARRY UNIT?making predictionsvocabularymaking comparisoncause and effect relationshipsnarrative elementsquestion
2nd - 3rd
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+17
Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco Literacy Activities Mentor Text Book Study
Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco is perfect choice to tie in with your weather unit. This time saving unit will keep your kids focused as you work on reading skills like characterization and summarizing in PRINT or with GOOGLE SLIDES TM. HOW TO USE THIS THUNDER CAKE UNIT:This bundle is perfect for small group instruction or as a mentor text with it's rich vocabulary and description. This resource is set up in a before/during/after format in digital using GOOGLE SLIDES TM and PDF Printables. I
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+24
Also included in: Patricia Polacco Author Study 13 Book Companions Chicken Sunday and More
Mouse Soup by Arnold Lobel Activities in Digital and PDF
Mouse Soup by Arnold Lobel is a great book for the beginning and transitional readers. This comprehension focused book companion makes planning for guided reading or book clubs easy and effective. HOW TO USE THE MOUSE SOUP RESOURCES:The bundle comes in both PDF and Digital formats to give you more options for modeling and practice. I typically use the digital for whole group discussion and the PDF for small groups. The resources can be used for mentor text lessons, for book clubs, in guided
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+20
Also included in: Arnold Lobel Author Study Activities and Lessons for 8 Titles
I Wanna Iguana Activities in Digital AND PDF for Persuasive Writing and Reading
I Wanna Iguana by Karen Orloff is a great choice as a mentor text for persuasive writing. This comprehensive unit will help your students get plenty of reading practice as close reading routines are implemented AND provide great examples for writing a persuasive letter. HOW TEACHERS CAN USE THE I WANNA IGUANA UNIT FOR READING AND WRITING:The unit is organized in a BEFORE/DURING/AFTER format for consistent skill modeling and practice. As you use the book for reading, you can use text examples
2nd - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.5
+71
Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel Activities, Digital and PDF
Days with Frog and Toad is a wonderful choice for spring reading. Arnold Lobel's books are a hit for the primary grades. This fun and easy to use comprehension focused bundle includes lots of options for close reading. HOW TO USE THE DAYS WITH FROG AND TOAD UNIT:The bundle includes activities for each chapter of the book. Each has a comprehension skill focus along with vocabulary words. You can use these activities in small groups, as mentor text lessons, for book clubs, or for interactive re
1st - 3rd
Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+29
Also included in: Arnold Lobel Author Study Activities and Lessons for 8 Titles
Jumanji by Chris VanAllsburg Reading and Writing Activities,
Jumanji by Chris VanAllsburg is an excellent choice as a writing mentor text, and this resources is now in GOOGLE SLIDES TM and PDF. It has a clever plot, great examples of voice and word choice, and fabulous illustrations. HOW TEACHERS CAN USE JUMANJI FOR LITERACY INSTRUCTION:This comprehension focused unit is intended to be used before, during, and after reading for deeper understanding. Students analyze the text through outlining the plot events, working with vocabulary, making inferences
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+24
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus Novel Study Activities
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus is perfect for the start of the year. This comprehension focused guided reading unit in digital for Google Slides TM and PDF is set up with before/during/after activities and vocabulary for each chapter. Junie B is a favorite of nearly all kids. With each chapter focused on a different skill, your kids can enjoy Junie AND work on skills. HOW TEACHERS CAN USE THIS UNIT?Teachers can use the activities as an interactive read aloud or for book clubs. You mi
2nd - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+27
Brave Irene by William Steig Reading and Writing Bundle in Digital and PDF
Brave Irene is a sweet story of perseverance, courage, and determination to help others. In true William Steig style, the story has rich vocabulary and description making it a great mentor text for visualizing, author's craft, and especially for writing. HOW TO USE THIS BRAVE IRENE UNIT?The setting is in the winter, but the story can be used year round. Teachers may wish to use this as a mentor text for visualizing, author's craft, narrative elements or problem/solution. The unit integrates read
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+15
Also included in: Winter Book Unit Bundle
Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant Activities in PDF and Digital Formats, Fall Literacy
Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant is one descriptive book that works beautifully as a mentor text for author's craft and especially with the Six Traits. Cynthia Rylant's poetic language and description of scarecrows and fall make this book perfect for character development, visualizing, and making inferences. It includes 23 pages PDF and 17 pages in full color digital using Google Slides TM. HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS UNIT FOR SCARECROW BY CYNTHIA RYLANT?Teachers can use these activities for mentor te
3rd - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+32
Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel Activities in Digital and PDF
Frog and Toad are Friends is a truly one of my favorite books to use with my students. This COMPREHENSION FOCUSED bundle is EASY TO USE. It's organized in before, during, and after format for each chapter and aligned with the Common Core and VA SOLs. It includes many written response opportunities too. WHAT SKILLS ARE INCLUDED IN THE FROG AND TOAD ARE FRIENDS UNIT?schema buildingtier 2 vocabulary introductions and practice opportunitiesmaking predictionsmaking connectionssummarizingauthor's p
1st - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+24
Also included in: Arnold Lobel Author Study Activities and Lessons for 8 Titles
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother by Patricia Polacco Reading Activities
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother is one of Patricia Polacco's most popular books. These easy to use comprehension focused activities are organized in a before, during, and after activities. They will engage your students and help them focus on key literacy skills. HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THE MY ROTTEN REDHEADED OLDER BROTHER UNIT?It works well for guided reading, as mentor text lessons, for partner reading, and even for some stations with the printable and digital options. It makes planning eas
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
+22
Also included in: Patricia Polacco Author Study 13 Book Companions Chicken Sunday and More
Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco Activities Spring Book Study Mentor Text
Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco is a great choice for spring or any time of year, really. This comprehension focused bundle will save you TIME and provide your kids with meaningful learning for a great book! HOW IS THIS CHICKEN SUNDAY UNIT ORGANIZED?The unit is organized in a before/during/after format and is Common Core aligned. It includes a full color digital option using Google Slides TM and black and white PDF for printing. WHAT SKILLS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CHICKEN SUNDAY UNIT?Prer
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+26
Also included in: Spring Book Unit Bundle
Comprehension Skills Paper Bag Books | Reading Intervention Projects & Test Prep
These hands-on comprehension projects are just what you need. Finding hands-on activities for comprehension isn't easy, but if you name the skill, and there is likely a project for it within this bundle. Customers have called this bundle "COMPREHENSIVE AND WELL PUT TOGETHER", and students call them fun! They are perfect for modeling and note taking, guided practice, test prep and review, and just for giving kids something new and different. HOW THESE COMPREHENSION PROJECTS WILL HELP YOUR STUDENT
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+61
Amazing Grace Read Aloud Activities Book Companion for Reading and Writing
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman is such an inspirational book. Every student should read it for the themes of perseverance, diversity, and inclusiveness. This comprehension and writing focused unit includes before/during/after activities to make planning easy and learning fun and inspiring. If you love Grace, you can explore Mary Hoffman's other Grace stories too. What's included in the Amazing Grace Unit?vocabulary organizer and word cardsschema building on the themecause/effect relationships an
3rd - 5th
Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+25
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox Activities
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox is a wonderful story of helping others. This unit is perfect for a second to third grade classroom any time of year. This unit includes before/during/after activities in PDF and Google Slides TM. HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS WILFRED GORDON MCDONALD PARTRIDGE UNIT?Teachers can use the unit as a mentor text, in guided reading groups, for paired reading or in centers. Students can work on the activities with paper/pencil, on electronic one-to-one devices an
2nd - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.2.5
+22
Wilma Unlimited Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for Reading and Writing
Keep your students ENGAGED and INSPIRED with this unit for Wilma Unlimited by Kathleen Krull. In this bundle, comprehension is the focus. Use the materials as an interactive read aloud, mentor text lesson, or in guided reading. Unit includes a reader's theater script making it interactive and meaningful. What's included in the Wilma Unlimited unit?Story Vocabulary and Word CardsSchema Builder (Give One-Get One for print and That's Me for digital)Sequencing EventsMaking and Confirming Predictio
3rd - 5th
Reading Strategies
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.4
+19
Narrative Story Elements for Fiction Reading | Paper Bag Book Report Project
This hands-on narrative elements project is a versatile resource you'll use often for narrative elements in fiction. Teaching the narrative elements is a critical skill in studying fictional texts. This hands on paper bag book project helps students use guiding questions as they think about not only what the narrative elements are, but how they contribute to the plot of the book. HOW TEACHERS CAN USE THIS NARRATIVE ELEMENTS PROJECT:When you are working on this skill, you can use the components
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.3
, RL.3.5
+13
Writing a Memoir Writing Lesson
Studying and writing memoirs are an important part of a reading and writing program, and are very enjoyable. There are many wonderful examples of memoirs that teachers can use as mentor texts including books by Patricia Polacco, Cynthia Rylant, Eve Bunting, and Mem Fox. After learning about the memoir genre and analyzing a few, students are ready to write their own. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD:This writing set will guide your students through the memoir writing process. The set includes
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
W.4.3
, W.5.3
, W.5.3a
+27
Mercy Watson to the Rescue Book Companion Activities in Digital and PDF
Mercy Watson to the Rescue is a must read with every second grader, and this resources provides before, during, and after activities to keep your students engaged with this wonderful text. Students will get to know author Kate DiCamillo, a favorite for many while practicing key literacy skills. The activities in this unit are aligned to the Common Core as well as VSOLs and come in both PDF and Google Slides TM. The Google Slides TM copy link is on page three of the PDF file. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN
2nd - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, English Language Arts
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+20
Also included in: Mercy Watson Series Book Companions Six Titles for Reading and Writing
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Comprehension Connection, an ELA focused shop for grades K-5 established in 2012. Here, you'll find a large assortment of mentor text units with a focus on social emotional learning, comprehension and writing, poem of the week and partner play resources for building fluency, literacy projects and anchor charts for comprehension, author studies, and more.
Carla Fedeler, owner of Comprehension Connection, is a licensed reading specialist with 27 years of public education experience in the regular classroom, as a K-5 Title 1 reading interventionist, as an ITRT (one year), and finally a literacy coach. Carla has been designing literacy resources for over 10 years, and since retirement, she's delved into web development with a focus on educational and small business websites.
Teaching style
Because Carla's primary responsibility has been with reading intervention for struggling readers, her instructional methods are based upon the individual needs of the student. Her lessons are hands-on, active, and thoughtful. She encourages lots of oral discussion with high level questioning, and she includes writing throughout the reading process. She LOVES interactive notebooks, anchor charts, mentor texts, and working with anything fun and active.
Awards & shining teacher moments
In the past, Carla has received several educational grants totaling almost five thousand dollars to purchase books for classroom lending libraries and literacy workstation resources for her schools lending room. With these funds combined with Title 1 reading funding, she was able to add nearly 3000 books to her school's classroom libraries. She has also presented many workshops through her involvement with the Virginia State Literacy Association and with her local reading council where she served in multiple leadership capacities including web development, social media, secretary, vice president and president. Now, she supports other TPTers with web design and development and continues presenting in workshops both for teachers and TPTers.
My own education history
Carla has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State University and a Master's degree in Reading Education from the University of Virginia.
Additional biographical information
You can follow Carla's website, Comprehension Connection, for lesson ideas and to learn more about Carla's teaching resources. Be sure to grab exclusive freebies from her website by joining her email list. Carla looks forward to sharing with you regularly there as well as through the notes to followers on TPT.
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