Giraffe Problems is heartwarming story about a giraffe that doesn't like his neck. A cute little turtle shows him how lucky he is to have a long neck. This story is great for teaching message to the readers and talking about self-esteem. This Giraffe Problems activity pack is filled with comprehension strategies to focus on the Common Core State Standards. There are also writing and word work activities. It also includes a few fun math games too. Students will have fun creating the giraffe craft or the turtle craft.

Anchor Text:

• Giraffe Problems by Jory John

Writing:

• Retell Prewriting & Writing
• Opinion Prewriting & Writing

Math:

• Roll and Add Number Grid
• Double the Fun
• Tally Graph

Word Work:

• ABC Order
• Syllables
• Word Search

Reading Strategies:

• Predicting 2 options
• Character Feelings
• Check for Understanding 2 options
• Fiction or Non-Fiction
• My Opinion
• Problem & Solution 3 options
• Character Analysis
• Message
• Main Idea & Details
• Making Connections
• Point of View
• Retelling B, M, & E 2 options
• Sequencing Cut &. Paste 2 options
• Features of Fiction
• Questions

Colorful Posters

• 6 questions on a ring
• Main idea
• Details/sequencing cards words only
• Characters
• Setting
• Sees, does, thinks, feels with 4+ matching cards for each one
• Problem and solution 2
• Message posters 5 options

Turtle Craft

Giraffe Craft

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