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Dive into an immersive literary journey with our interactive comprehension activity! Perfectly tailored for Eve Bunting's "Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust," this engaging tic-tac-toe board is designed to spark creativity and critical thinking in students. ✨ Unlock the power of comprehension through a variety of exciting activities! From crafting literal writing responses to unleashing imaginative creativity with creative writing tasks, and even showcasing artistic talents through d

Use these Missing & Wanted posters as an end of story activity for Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust by Eve Bunting. Students can choose one or both posters to complete. The Wanted poster includes: room for students to draw what they think the Terrible Things look likelines for students to complete why the Terrible Things are wanted and what should happen if they are seenroom to create a reward if caughtThe Missing poster includes: 6 blank boxes to create the missing forest creatu

Use this activity to help your students review the major themes in the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Students can work alone or with partners to find examples throughout the novel of the themes bravery, reality vs fantasy, and sisterhood.

Use this post-reading activity to check students' comprehension on the Historical Fiction short story "Dog of Pompeii". Students will recall important historical information they discovered while reading, identify character traits of Tito and Bimbo, and complete a sentence starter about their comprehension of the story.

Utilizing active reading strategies, like sticky notes, is an extremely important tool for successful students. These sticky note codes are an easy visual for any student. While students are actively reading they can quickly refer back to these codes in their reader's notebook, folder, or binder.

Reward your hardworking students with a special treat this Valentine's Day! Our Valentine's Day Homework Passes are the perfect way to show appreciation for their dedication and effort in the classroom. Available in full-page color or black and white, as well as smaller sizes for convenience, these passes are a hassle-free solution to spreading love and encouragement. Download yours today and make this Valentine's Day one to remember for your students! ❤️

Use this post-reading activity to check students' comprehension on the Historical Fiction short story "Train to Somewhere" by Eve Bunting. Students will recall important historical information they discovered while reading, identify character traits of the main characters, and complete a sentence starter about their comprehension of the story.

Use this worksheet as an introduction to metaphors, as a supplementary worksheet during a poetry unit, or even as a get-to-know-you activity at the beginning of the year.