Teaching the "Wright" Way

How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell is a delightful story about two friends who make a bet about eating worms. This classic tale is sure to keep your readers engaged and reading to find out who wins the bet. This comprehensive resource includes a reader's notebook which your students will use before, during, and after reading. It also includes activities for center work. Be sure to view the preview to see all the activities included. Other Reader's Notebooks with Literacy Centers you may

Amelia Bedelia Means Business by Herman Parish, is a hilarious story about Amelia Bedelia earning her way toward a new bike. This is a good story to use when teaching figurative language, idioms, and multiple meaning words. This book study consists of activities to complete after and while reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook , on half sheets, includes rigorous comprehension questions (story elements, main idea, detail, inference, and ma

LaRue for Mayor, by Mark Teague, is a delightful story about a dog named Ike who decides to run for mayor because Hugo Bugwort, his opponent, has declared dogs a menace to the town. The story has a surprise ending as Bugwort and Ike team up to run the city together! This book study consists of activities to complete after and while reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook , on half sheets, includes comprehension questions (main idea, detail,

Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, is a hilarious story about Amelia Bedelia becoming a substitute teacher. This is a good story to use when teaching figurative language and multiple meaning words. This book study consists of activities to complete after and while reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook , on half sheets, includes rigorous comprehension questions (story elements, detail, inference, and making predictions). Also included

These posters are created for Indiana Standards for 3rd grade Language Arts. They are written in the "I can...." format. Written on full size pages, they may be used to post in the classroom to communicate to students what they are expected to know and be able to do. The illustrated examples provide an effective way for students, teachers, administrator, and parents to know what skills students are expected to master. Save time using these posters on your standards wall rather than writing them

Mouse Soup by Arnold Lobel is a delightful story about the stories Mouse creates at the hands of Weasel who wants to make Mouse Soup out of him. Your young readers will enjoy reading each of the 5 short stories and completing the accompanying activities through guided reading, and independently in a literacy center. These activities are sure to keep your readers engaged and loving reading! ***Be sure to check out the preview to see all the pages included.***Included is an interactive notebook a

Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg is an adventurous tale of two ants who leave the safety of their nest to find food for their queen. Upon finding a delicious substance, they decide to stay in the kitchen and find themselves getting into many dangerous situations. This book study consists of activities to complete after and while reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook, on half sheets, includes comprehension questions (main idea, detail, inf

Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague, is a delightful story about a dog who is sent to obedience school by his owner, Mrs. Gertrude R. LaRue. Ike writes letters home to Mrs. LaRue trying to persuade her to let him come home. This book study consists of activities to complete after and while reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook , on half sheets, includes comprehension questions (main idea, detail, inference, and drawing conclusions). Also inclu

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, is a version of the Three Little Pigs written from the point of view of the Wolf. Wolf makes his case that he was "framed" when being accused of harming the 3 little pigs. This book study consists of activities to complete after and while reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook, on half sheets, includes comprehension questions (main idea, detail, inference, and drawing conclusions). Also in

These posters are created for Indiana Standards for 3rd grade math. They are written in the "I can...." format. Written on full size pages, they may be used to post in the classroom to communicate to students what they are expected to know and be able to do. The illustrated examples provide an effective way for students, teachers, administrator, and parents to know what skills students are expected to master. Save time using these posters on your standards wall rather than writing them and chang

The Adventures of Spider is a collection of 6 stories about a mischievous spider from West Africa. Children will enjoy reading the stories of adventure about this naughty little spider. This book study consists of activities to complete after and while reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook, on half sheets, includes comprehension questions (main idea, detail, inference, and drawing conclusions, and making predictions). Also included is a pag

Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco is the story of two young boys fighting in the Civil War. As Pink heads home, he finds Say wounded in a nearby field. He takes him home to heal. While at home, Say tells the story of touching the hand that shook the hand of Abraham Lincoln. Your students will remember this beautifully written story as they engage in the book study activities. The book study activities include comprehension questions, a writing activity, cause and effect, notice the pictures, com

These posters are created for Indiana Standards for 5th grade Math. They are written in the "I can...." format. Written on full size pages, they may be used to post in the classroom to communicate to students what they are expected to know and be able to do. The illustrated examples provide an effective way for students, teachers, administrator, and parents to know what skills students are expected to master. Save time using these posters on your standards wall rather than writing them and chang

Detective LaRue by Mark Teague, is a sequel to the story, Dear Mrs. LaRue. As if obedience school wasn't bad enough, Ike now finds himself in jail--wrongly accused (of course!) of terrorizing the Hibbins' cats & stealing their cat treats. Once again, he pleads his case to Mrs LaRue, who's vacationing in France, but to no avail. This book study consists of activities to complete after and while reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook, on hal

The Widow's Broom by Chris Van Allsburg is a mystifying tale of a broom that comes to live with Minna Shaw. Your students will be intrigued to learn how Minna Shaw tricks the neighbors so that they will not kill the "evil" broom. This book study consists of activities to complete before, during, and after reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook, on half sheets, includes comprehension questions (main idea, detail, inference, and drawing conclu

These posters are created for Indiana Standards for 4th grade Language Arts. They are written in the "I can...." format. Written on full size pages, they may be used to post in the classroom to communicate to students what they are expected to know and be able to do. The illustrated examples provide an effective way for students, teachers, administrator, and parents to know what skills students are expected to master. Save time using these posters on your standards wall rather than writing them

These posters are created for Indiana Standards for 2nd grade Math. They are written in the "I can...." format. Written on full size pages, they may be used to post in the classroom to communicate to students what they are expected to know and be able to do. The illustrated examples provide an effective way for students, teachers, administrator, and parents to know what skills students are expected to master. Save time using these posters on your standards wall rather than writing them and chang

Miss Nelson Has a Field Day by Harry Allard is a delightful story about a terrible football team who is forced to get back on track with the help of a new coach. Your students will enjoy reading the story and completing the book study activities. After close reading the story, your students may complete the center activities to reinforce practice with various skills. This book study consists of activities to complete before, during, and after reading the story. It also has center activities to

The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, is a mysterious story about a boy who watches over Mrs. Hester's dog, Fritz. While taking him for a walk, Fritz runs into the garden of Abdul Gasazi, a retired magician. Your students will enjoy reading the story to find out what happens to poor little Fritz and Alan. This book study consists of activities to complete during and after reading the story. It also has center activities to accompany the book. The reader’s notebook , on half sheets, includes comprehension

Laura Numeroff: Author Study This author study resource on Laura Numeroff is very comprehensive. It will keep your young readers engaged and delighted in learning about this gifted author and illustrator. The following stories are covered in this author unit: If you Give a Pig a Pancake, If You Give a Mouse a Brownie, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, and If You Give a Dog a Donut. The resource includes unit implementation plans and a bulletin board to spark interest. Students activities include: C