Carolyn Flener

Bring  Bud, Not Buddy to life with this engaging interactive Google Slides novel study! This resource goes beyond basic comprehension by helping students think critically and make meaningful connections throughout the novel. Students will explore the  historical context of the Great Depression, participate in lessons on  point of view and  theme, and apply these skills directly to the text through engaging, interactive activities. The slide deck also includes a  Vocabulary Notebook, opportunitie

Make reading Save Me a Seat engaging and meaningful with this interactive Google Slides™ novel study! This ready-to-use resource combines reading comprehension with essential literacy skills through engaging mini-lessons, interactive activities, and meaningful student practice.Students will build a deeper understanding of the novel while exploring key reading skills, including:Point of View – Learn how different perspectives shape the story and compare Ravi's and Joe's experiences.Character Anal

Engage students in meaningful reading and deeper comprehension with this interactive slide deck for Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Designed to keep students actively involved, this resource includes interactive activities focused on finding text evidence, character analysis, theme, and vocabulary development. Students will think critically, respond to prompts, and participate in engaging lessons that support comprehension and discussion throughout the novel. Perfect for whole-group ins

This interactive slide deck guides students through the novel The Wild Robot by Peter Brown with engaging, standards-aligned lessons and activities. It features key vocabulary from each chapter, along with interactive slides that allow students to explore, practice, and apply new words in meaningful ways. The deck includes three focused skill lessons on figurative language, character analysis, and theme. Each lesson contains embedded links that encourage independent exploration and deeper unde

Create a positive and inclusive classroom community with this engaging interactive slide deck based on All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold. This resource is designed to help students build relationships, celebrate diversity, and develop a strong sense of belonging while strengthening important literacy skills. What's Included:Thought-provoking discussion prompts to encourage meaningful conversationsCommunity-building activities such as Find Someone Who... and Act It OutTeam-building opportuniti

This interactive Google Slides presentation is designed to support teachers in preparing students for state testing through engaging, student-centered activities. The resource guides students in building essential test-taking skills by explicitly teaching strategies such as close reading, eliminating incorrect answer choices, using evidence to support answers, and managing time effectively. Students will also learn to recognize and categorize common question types, including central idea, text s

This interactive slide deck is designed to guide students through the novel Patina by Jason Reynolds. It includes key vocabulary from each chapter, discussion questions, character analysis organizers, and three skill lessons focused on point of view, figurative language, and theme. Each skill lesson contains embedded links for students to explore and apply their learning. Additionally, the slide deck features extension activities to further engage students.

In this interactive slide deck, students will dive into character analysis by examining character actions and supporting their thinking with evidence from the text. Students will explore what makes a great detective and analyze the main characters to determine whether they demonstrate these important skills and traits. Throughout the lessons, students will practice citing textual evidence, explaining character motivations, and making thoughtful inferences. To conclude the unit, students will co

This interactive slide deck is designed to guide students through the novel *Ghost* by Jason Reynolds. It includes key vocabulary from each chapter, discussion questions, character analysis organizers, and three skill lessons focused on point of view, theme, and symbolism. Each skill lesson contains embedded links for students to explore and apply their learning. For example, while studying symbolism, students will listen to Jason Reynolds read a passage from his novel and learn how he uses sunf

This product includes blending lines for students to practice decoding words. Each blending line includes words for review and words that include the target skill. Target skills follow UFLI scope and sequence. Also included are sorting mats for additional practice with encoding words with the target skill.

This interactive slide deck is designed for students and teachers to engage with three key literacy skills: figurative language, character analysis, and determining themes. The deck includes links to instructional videos for students to learn about these skills, followed by slides where they can practice applying them to texts. Students will participate in various activities to deepen their understanding of important vocabulary, such as creating visual representations of words, using Hexagonal T

Students can use this Interactive Slide Deck to respond to the book The Dino Files: Too Big to Hide by Stacy McAnulty. Students will be able monitor their comprehension by responding to the "Who" and "What" for each chapter they read. They will also create character profiles for each of the main characters in the story. Finally, students will choose an activity to complete from the Choice Board.