Edusphere
14 Followers
San Antonio, Texas, United States
About the store
Break through the monotony of multiple choice questions with reading response journal assignments. These journals provide space for students to reflect and respond to books that they are interested in. Invite students to take the time to share their responses in a thoughtful discussion. Research organizers can be used to invite students to accumulate facts, compare them, and form new research journeys.
*How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:
Love a good discount? You can earn credits toward future buys by leaving feedback on your paid purchases!
Just visit your My Purchases page, click the feedback button, and share a quick rating. Every 20 reviews equals $1 toward future purchases! Your input is much appreciated.
Read more
Store categories
All resources
Filters
Grade
Subject
Format
Resource type
Standard
Audience
Aqua Dragon Research Journal & Brine Shrimp Aquatic Habitat Care Log
Grab your Magnifying glass and dive into the world of Marine Biology with this research journal! You're on a research adventure diving towards a treasure map of resources to kid friendly websites, books, and articles. Mix and match digital and old-school sources to uncover facts about the aqua dragons that are found in aquatic pet kits. Before the Aqua Dragons "come to life," students can use these pages to build background knowledge about this pet and their care. Track feeding, cleanliness,
3rd - 4th
Biology, Marine Science, Other (Science)
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.10
, RI.4.1
+1
Roly Poly Explorers Research & Note Taking Journal
Go Paperless! Save on printing and prep time by projecting these research pages directly onto your interactive whiteboard or screen. It’s an eco-friendly way to guide the whole class through the research process together. Perfect for Whole-Group Instruction: Instead of printing individual packets, project the journal pages to model how to record facts about the Common Roly-poly or Yeti Roly-poly. This allows students to follow along in their own notebooks while you demonstrate how to cite
3rd - 4th
Informational Text, Library Skills, Other (ELA)
CCSS
RI.4.9
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.7
+6
Aqua Dragon Pet Care Log
Track feeding, cleanliness, and water level in your tank of brine shrimp with this handy log. Did you add one tiny scoop of food every 2–3 days? Is there any algae or debris building up on the bottom of the tank? Is the water evaporating? Promote responsible pet care and aquatic pet care skills. Graphics source: Canva.com Copyright, 2025 Edusphere@TPT.com All rights reserved by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution is limited to a single classroom
3rd - 5th
Marine Science, Other (Science)
Haven: A Small Cat's Big Adventure: Reading Comprehension Guide
Examine student comprehension of the book, Haven: A Small Cat's Big Adventure. Perfect for book clubs and or reading circles. This guide can be used during or after reading. It does contain an answer key at the end and spoilers within the questions. * This resource was created by a human being who read the book. Copyright, 2025 Edusphere@TPT.com All rights reserved by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution is limited to single classroom use only.
3rd - 4th
Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
Lemur Research Journal/Science Project
Teach note-taking and research skills with this animal science activity! These illustrated Google Slides are digital or printable! Venture into the world of lemurs with a specially designed Research Note-Taking Journal! Perfect for organizing your research on four lemur species: The Ring-Tailed Lemur, Golden Bamboo Lemur, Red-Ruffed Lemur, and the Coquerel's Sifaka Lemur. What’s Inside? Structured Pages: Each page is crafted to guide you through your research, providing space for notes, observ
3rd - 5th
Biology, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.9
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.10
+4
Magic Treehouse Rhinos at Recess Reading Response Guide
Navigate readers through the Magic Treehouse book: Rhinos at Recess by Mary Pope Osborne with this resource as a handy guide. The short-answer questions are answerable digitally via Google Slides or as a printout. These slides can be projected onto a large screen either while discussing the book in class or as a quiz after the book is read by students. An answer key is provided. Copyright, 2025 Edusphere@TPT.com All rights reserved by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom use onl
2nd - 3rd
Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.3.3
+1
Dinoland U.S.A.
Welcome to Dinoland U.S.A.! Use these Google Slides as a slideshow and or printables. Slides are also compatible with digital assignments via tablet or pc. Learn about the Iguanodon and Carnotaurus! Facts in this presentation are gathered from signs displayed throughout Dinoland. Review questions and puzzle activity sheets promote discussion about all the dinosaur facts presented. An answer key is included. * QR code links to encyclopedia articles and museum websites are included. Kids
2nd - 5th
Informational Text, Other (Science)
CCSS
RI.3.5
, RI.3.7
, RI.4.7
+1
Reading Response Journal Worksheets for American Girl Meet Cecile, 1853
# Printer-Friendly Worksheets for Cecile, American Girl, 1853 These printable worksheets are designed to promote critical analysis related to the story of *Cecile, American Girl, 1853* by Denise Patrick. Designed for easy printing, they are ideal for independent study or as supplementary materials for group discussions. ## Features include: QR codes that connect to interesting facts about various details in the bookA BONUS French vocabulary activity is included at the endAn answer key is include
3rd - 5th
Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.3.3
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.3
+6
Reading Response Journal Slides for: I am Tucker, Detection Expert
Here’s a set of engaging discussion questions for A Dog’s Day: I Am Tucker, Detection Expert by Catherine Stier—designed to spark thoughtful conversation, deepen comprehension, and help students process the text in meaningful ways. I’ve also included a clear answer key to support you. *** This resource was created by a human being who read the book.
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.3.1
+4
Second Grade Large Print Sight Words Part One
Dolch Sight Words numbers twenty-five through forty-six are included for practice. For digital presentation, click once and drag the scrambled letters in each dotted box to the bottom of the page in the correct order to spell the sight word. Print the slides and students can follow along by cutting the letters in the dotted boxes and gluing them in the correct order at the bottom of the page. Students have space for writing the word after unscrambling the letters as well.www.readandspell.com/us/
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3f
, RF.2.4c
+1
Second Grade Dolch Sight Word practice activity
Dolch Sight Words numbers twenty-five through forty-six are included for practice. For digital presentation, click once and drag the scrambled letters in each of the dotted boxes to the bottom of the page in the correct order to spell the sight word. Print the slides, and students can follow along by cutting the letters in the dotted boxes and gluing them in the correct order at the bottom of the page. Students have space for writing the word after unscrambling the letters as well. www.readands
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing
CCSS
RF.2.3
, L.2.1
, CCRA.L.4
Reading Discussion: A Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne
Prompt discussion about the book, A Perfect Time for Pandas, by Mary Pope Osborne, with this Reading Comprehension Journal. Great after a read-aloud of excerpts of the book or at regular intervals in a group, as students read or listen to the book independently. Pages are on Google Slides for printless or printable convenience. An answer key is included. *This resource was created by a human being who read the book. Copyright, 2025 Edusphere@TPT.com All rights reserved by the author. Permissi
3rd
Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.3.1
+2
Dog Diaries, Fala: A Reading Response Journal
This journal provides review questions about Kate Klimo's book Fala from the Dog Diaries series. Illustrated Google Slides are useful for digital assignments or projector presentations, allowing students to follow along. This resource is practical for use in weekly meetings about the book or as a follow-up after reading it. An answer key is included. *This resource was created by a human being who read the book. Please advise if any errors or discrepancies are noted for correction. Thank you C
3rd - 4th
Literature
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.7
, RI.4.3
+1
Magic Treehouse Lions at Lunchtime Reading Response Guide
Lead a discussion about the book: Lions at Lunchtime from the Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne with this reading response guide. The short-answer questions are on Google Slides for a digital assignment or projection on a large screen as students write responses on paper. This guide is useful for chapter-by-chapter discussion after a read-aloud of the book or as a test of the reader's knowledge after they have read or listened to the audiobook independently. *An answer key is include
2nd - 3rd
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.3
, RL.3.3
+1
Third Grade Sight Word and Script Writing Practice with Dinosaurs
These practice sheets include multiple ways to practice sight words from the Dolch list for third grade, words 1-20. Each page has dedicated space for copying each word three times, tracing it, and writing it in script. There is a scrambled sentence for students to unscramble and space for creating a new sentence with the word. Answers to the scrambled sentences are provided. Evidence-based practice for reading instruction shows that a substantial reading curriculum should begin with phonics le
2nd - 3rd
Spelling, Writing
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4c
, RF.3.3
+2
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Playful Panda Reading Comprehension Cut-Out Cards
These reading comprehension questions accompany the book Zoe's Rescue Zoo: Playful Panda by Amelia Cobb. These pages are on Google Slides for use as printables. * This resource was created by a human being who read the book. Copyright, 2025 Edusphere@TPT.com All rights reserved by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution is limited to single classroom use only. (Additional license available.)
2nd - 3rd
Reading
Showing 1-16 of 16 results
About the store
Experience
Break through the monotony of multiple choice questions with reading response journal assignments. These journals provide space for students to reflect and respond to books that they are interested in. Invite students to take the time to share their responses in a thoughtful discussion. Research organizers can be used to invite students to accumulate facts, compare them, and form new research journeys.
*How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:
Love a good discount? You can earn credits toward future buys by leaving feedback on your paid purchases!
Just visit your My Purchases page, click the feedback button, and share a quick rating. Every 20 reviews equals $1 toward future purchases! Your input is much appreciated.
Teaching style
Harness students' curiosity as a catalyst for learning! Giving students the space and time to formulate questions is essential for meaningful progress. For new readers, research indicates that the most effective outcomes are from a solid foundation in phonics lessons complemented by sight word study. For further details about sight words, visit readandspell.com.
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Associates of Applied Science, Nursing, Walters State College of Nursing
Additional biographical information
Mom to a college graduate, high schooler, and fourth grader. Chaos coordinator of zoology enthusiast-themed projects, crafts, and nature walks. https://eduspherelearningblog.wordpress.com/
https://eduspherelearning.blogspot.com/
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands