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Sheila Rae, the Brave

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read Sheila Rae, the Brave, and make predictions about the main character.
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Five Big W's

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students develop summarization strategies by asking themselves questions as they read. They devlop these strategies help them develop better comprehension. Students goals for reading is comprehension. They explore helpful...
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The Treasure of Health and Happiness

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this literature worksheet, students respond to Chapter Four of "The Treasure of Health and Happiness."  Students complete 2 short answer questions about the characters.
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Make A Crossword Puzzle - Vocabulary Challenge

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, learners make a crossword puzzle from their vocabulary words. Students follow 6 sets of directions to make the online puzzle.
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Witch of Blackbird Pond

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners utilize their reading comprehension abilities by discussing a story in class.  In this story analysis lesson, students read the story Witch of Blackbird Pond and answer questions in their reading journal.  Learners...
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Nina Bonita: Culture and Beauty

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students read Nina Bonita by Ana Maria Machado. For this reading comprehension/ geography lesson, students recall various parts of the story and create a map of where the rabbit traveled throughout the story. They participate in group...
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Word Choice: Lose and Loose

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this word choice worksheet, students fill in blanks in a set of 20 sentences with the appropriate choice: lose or loose. Online version link available.
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We Need More Than Money

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify examples of private resources. In this philanthropy activity, students read the book A Chair for My Mother and identify the private resources the characters used in the text. Students name private resources that can...
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Graphic Organizer Collection: Character

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this collection of graphic organizers for a literature unit, students will complete 22 different graphic organizers on the topic of character development. For example, this collection includes character analysis and various attribute...
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Tales From Around the World

For Teachers K - 4th
Students read stories. In this culture lesson, students read stories from different regions around the world. Students look for each region on the map and listen for interesting cultural details in the story. Students then discuss the...
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Wax Museum

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Student role play as statues in a wax museum while the teacher takes the role of the curator. They stand in a static position until the curator leaves the room. They interact until the curator returns at which point they freeze. Now they...
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Elements of Fiction

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate themes and settings in their favorite fiction stories.  In this creative writing lesson, students discuss the reasons a fictional story works well and discuss ways to create their own.  Students create...
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Eggs

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine a variety of information about eggs. They complete a class KWL chart, and read "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Eggs Are Hatching" by Monica Incisa and discuss the fictional and non-fictional aspects of each book. In...
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BOOK REPORT FUN!

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this book report form, students are given names of literary elements (setting, problem/conflict, characters, main event, conclusion) in boxes. They are asked to complete short answers about each element in their book.
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Dr. Seuss Book Report

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this literature response activity, students choose a Dr. Seuss book to report on. Students discuss the setting, plot, characters, and then summarize the book.
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My Book Report

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this literacy/writing worksheet, learners compose a book report. Students identify the following literary elements: main characters, setting, beginning, problem and solution. Learners then compose paragraphs for each of these story...
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My Book Report

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this book report worksheet, learners answer 7 questions about their book. These include main characters, setting, summary, and a review.
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Story Map

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students recall important story elements by filling out a simple story map. Included are setting, author, characters, beginning, middle and end.
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Generic Book Report Form

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this literature worksheet, students fill in a generic book report form that includes the title, author, setting and main characters. They explain the storyline in a paragraph and give reasons as to why or why not they would recommend...
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Book and Story Reviews

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this book or story review activity, students record the title, author, main characters, setting, and problem in the book or story. Students write five short answers.
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Recycling Pals Coloring Page

For Teachers 1st - 4th
In this recycling coloring worksheet, students color the six recycling characters pictured. Students then follow the 6 sets of instructions that challenge them to draw recycling pictures of their own.
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Grandfather's Journey

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore world cultures by reading a children's story in class. In this Japanese heritage lesson, 3rd graders read the book Grandfather's Journey and identify the characters, setting and plot that takes place. Students...
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George Washington’s Socks: Short-Answer Questions Chapters 1-9

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Build a literature unit around the book George Washington's Socks with this series of short answer questions. Broken up in two- and three-chapter increments, these reading comprehension questions allow young readers to demonstrate...
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Yes, You Can!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils examine the concept of encouragement. In this encouragement and character activity, students participate in an active read aloud of Mary Grace's, Amazing Grace. They draw a picture in their journal of a time that they needed...

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