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This resource is perfect for a novel in verse book study for individual students, homeschool, literature circle or a class read on Katherine Applegate's Odder. Includes vocabulary, journal prompts, and essential questions (with additional Google Slides version). This book is a fantasy fiction story of an otter named Odder. This is a story of her life past and present in life and friendship. She is taken in by adults at a marine rehabilitation facility. Novel does cover subjects such as dea

This resource is perfect for a book study for individual students or a class read on Renee Watson's Ways to Make Sunshine. It contains whole book activities including a quiz. Also includes individual chapter vocabulary, figurative language, and discussion questions. This book is a perfect realistic fiction story of a girl who faces normal, day-to-day issues. She learns to find ways of looking at the problems with a positive view. Many of her issues will be relatable to students of 2-5th gr

This resource is perfect for a book study for individual students, homeschool, literature circle or a class read on Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story. Includes vocabulary, journal prompts, and essential questions (with additional Google Slides version). This book is a science fiction story of a robotic Mars rover named Resilience. This is a story of his adventure to Mars and learning what it means to live. * The book must be purchased separately to be used with this resource. This product in

This resource is perfect for a ]book study for individual students, homeschool, literature circle or a class read on Katherine Applegate's Odder. Includes vocabulary, journal prompts, and essential questions (with additional Google Slides version). This book is a fantasy fiction story of a red oak tree named Red. This is a story of full of compassion, concern, wisdom, and a sense of humor. Once a year Red is a wishtree for the town. Red’s world is vibrant and harbors a secret that needs to

This resource is perfect for a book study for individual students or a class read with Efren Divided by Ernesto Cisneros. It contains whole book activities including a quiz. Also includes individual chapter vocabulary and discussion questions. This book covers a middle school student navigating the world of immigration when his mom gets deported. This book is a powerful realistic fiction story of a boy who takes over running his household after his mom is deported to Mexico. He is U.S. born

This resource is perfect for a book study for individual students, literature circle or a class read on J. Dillard's J.D. and the Great Barber Battle. It contains whole book activities including quizzes. *Includes chapter vocabulary and discussion questions. This book is a perfect realistic fiction story of a boy who has a gets a bad haircut. After trying a variety of fixes, he finally realizes that he has a talent for cutting hair. He learns the importance of being proud of your work and

This ELAR test-prep packet contains 10 individual poems with 6 questions for each! They are printable and include a Google Slides link. The questions include simple element questions such as number of stanzas as well as deeper comprehension questions such as theme and author's tone. Uses: Whole group lessonsSmall group practiceIndividual practice (printed or digital)Use the poems for fluency practicePartner practice (take turns reading the poem with expression and then answer the questions toge

Enjoy these St. Patrick's Day-themed 20 printable task cards that build vocabulary through context clue practice. Students use the dictionary entries on the card along with the sentences to determine the best definition meaning being used. Google Slides link for task cards also included. Engage your students in learning about using context clues in conjunction with the dictionary with these 20 task cards! Each card includes a sentence with an underlined word as well as a “dictionary” entry for

This resource is perfect for a book study for individual students, literature circle or a class read on Katherine Applegate's Willodeen. It contains whole book activities including quizzes. *Includes chapter vocabulary and discussion questions. This book is a perfect fantasy fiction story of a girl who has a unique love for all creatures. She learns the importance of friendship and perseverance. The author does a wonderful job of emphasizing nature and how each creature helps to balance ou

Enjoy these Easter-themed 20 printable task cards that build vocabulary through context clue practice. Students use the dictionary entries on the card along with the sentences to determine the best definition meaning being used. Google Slides link for task cards also included. These are not religious but instead focus on holiday celebrations including the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts. Engage your students in learning about using context clues in conjunction with the dictionary with these 20

*Great for Distance Learning! These task cards can be used to study Earth Day and our environment! They include mini-paragraphs that each have an academic vocabulary word that can be understood based upon the context of the sentences. Includes 20 task cards (2 formats: 1 set of 20 is multiple choice, the other set of 20 is open ended answer...both sets include the same mini-paragraphs) Some subjects in sentences cover: Earth Day history Reducing Recycling Reusing materials You can use these

These task cards can be used in the month of March and beyond! They include mini-paragraphs that each have an academic vocabulary word that can be understood based upon the context of the sentences. Included is a link for Google Slides copy that is easy to assign. The Printable file includes 2 versions of the same task cards. One copy has multiple choice options and the other version has a blank line for students to think critically to determine their own answer. Some subjects in sentences co

This resource is perfect for a novel study for individual students, home-school, literature circle, or a class read on Angela Cervantes'sThe Cursed Moon. Includes vocabulary, journal prompts, and comprehension questions (with additional Google Slides version). This book is a fantasy fiction story of a boy who has a hard home life. This is a story of his life as he writes scary stories that come true. He develops friendships and learns about family as he tries to put the pieces together to s

This wonderful chapter book of Renee Watson, Ways to Make Sunshine, is a great realistic fiction story of a girl who tries to find the positive in all situations. Use these discussion questions to guide your lessons. This resource is printable AND includes Google slides versions. Use it three ways. Print the Discussion questions to paste into reader's response journals. Print the full-sheet discussion questions with written response sections. These also include a spot for readers to draw the

This is a 3-Point Expository Paragraph Outline that students can see the paragraph writing steps easier. Students can use it as a reminder handout to review or as a learning tool. I have my students color it for visual reminders.

Sequence Guide for MTA Kit 1Use these forms to easily navigate through the MTA Kit 1 program. Simply keep a copy of this form for each group and date when you have taught the MLI or Concept. The reading and spelling practices are listed to the side of the MLI or Concept to let you know which practice can be completed once that skill has been taught. Using this form should make it easy to determine which practice to complete next. *MTA program not included.

This resource is perfect for a book study for individual students or a class read with the 2021 Bluebonnet Award Nominee The Incredible Dead Pets of Rex Dexter by Aaron Reynolds. It contains whole book activities including a 10-question quiz. Also includes chapter vocabulary & discussion questions for every 2 chapters. This mystery book is about a boy who desperately wants a pet but instead has dead zoo animals who follow him. He sets out to solve their mysterious deaths. This book is a h

Sequence Guide for MTA Kit 5Use these forms to easily navigate through the MTA Kit 5 program. Simply keep a copy of this form for each group and date when you have taught the MLI or Concept. The reading and spelling practices are listed to the side of the MLI or Concept to let you know which practice can be completed once that skill has been taught. Using this form should make it easy to determine which practice to complete next. *MTA program not included.

Sequence Guide for MTA Kit 6Use these forms to easily navigate through the MTA Kit 6 program. Simply keep a copy of this form for each group and date when you have taught the MLI or Concept. The reading and spelling practices are listed to the side of the MLI or Concept to let you know which practice can be completed once that skill has been taught. Using this form should make it easy to determine which practice to complete next. *MTA program not included.

Sequence Guide for MTA Kit 3Use these forms to easily navigate through the MTA Kit 3 program. Simply keep a copy of this form for each group and date when you have taught the MLI or Concept. The reading and spelling practices are listed to the side of the MLI or Concept to let you know which practice can be completed once that skill has been taught. Using this form should make it easy to determine which practice to complete next. *MTA program not included.