This contractions word work activity, using a Thanksgiving read-aloud, is the bomb with second graders! They love working together to find the contractions and then using a foldable craftivity to record them.
This file contains a post-it note template. You will print the template, apply post-it notes, then print it again. Simply put the notes on the pages of your book and you're ready for your read aloud! Also included is a written response from my Jabari Jumps Resource Packet that students can complete after the read aloud. Keywords: Reading Activities, DOK, Reading, Kindergarten, First Grade, 1st grade, 2nd grade, book activities, diversity, courage, bravery, new years resolutions, printables, worksheets, craftivity
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This file contains a post-it note template. You will print the template, apply post-it notes, then print it again. Simply put the notes on the pages of your book and you're ready for your read aloud! Also included is a written response from my Jabari Jumps Resource Packet that students can complete after the read aloud. Keywords: Reading Activities, DOK, Reading, Kindergarten, First Grade, 1st grade, 2nd grade, book activities, diversity, courage, bravery, new years resolutions, printables, worksheets, craftivity
Before becoming a librarian two Septembers ago I was a fourth grade teacher for seventeen years. My favorite part of the day, the non-negotiable, the very best way to build classroom culture, was …
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The other day I was between library books. I had finished several books and was waiting for a few of my library requests to come in. I was looking at our book shelves trying to decide what to read when my 3 year old daughter came in the room and declared she would pick my book. My three year old picked out Fudge-a-Mania by Judy Blume. The Fudge series is fun, and it has been far too long since I read any of them, so I gave it a go and quickly sped through all 146 pages. I would give Fudge-a-Mania 4 out of 5 stars. It's a great book that is perfect for 2nd through 5th grade boys and girls; it is also a fabulous read aloud full of humor. Plus, there are numerous opportunities for the teacher to include mini-lessons on various reading strategies or model what good readers do. This book is a fun book, keeps up a good pace, action driven, relateable, and full of the craziness only Fudge Hatcher can conjure. It is definitely a classic series that no matter how old it is should be read by children for it's clean read and quality funny storyline. The only bad thing I have to say about Fudge-a-Mania is that it is the weakest of the series and therefore disappoints the reader a bit b/c it is expecting Superfudge hilarity. Fudge-a-Mania is part of a series, but you really do not need to read the series in any particular order. I love when series do that b/c you get to read about the characters you already love, but you can grab them off the shelf in any particular order you desire or can This is great for teachers, parents, and librarians. Series are great to get kids excited to read and about a book, but it is hard when they have to be read in order. It is limiting. Amazon had the following book review from School Library Journal that gives a good description of the book as well. "The Tubmans and the Hatchers return in this latest chronicle of the hilarious escapades of Fudge, Pete, and Tootsie Hatcher and Sheila "Queen of Cooties" Tubman. Their parents decide to spend their summer vacation in the woods of Maine right next door to each other--but "next door" turns out to be in the same house. Fast-paced mayhem becomes the order of the day as children, adults (including Grandma Hatcher and Grandpa Tubman), and assorted pets find themselves in daily (hourly?) predicaments. Not to be outdone in the madcap pace, Grandma and Grandpa announce their intention to be married. The story concludes with the solemn pact between Pete and Sheila that even though they'll be related, they will always hate each other. The story is filled with humor, and the upbeat mood is sustained at a hectic pace from first page to last. The uncomplicated plot is developed smoothly with just the right doses of surprise and laughter to keep readers turning the pages. Characters are credible, and never lose their identities." When's the last time you read any of the Fudge Series books including Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, SuperFudge, Fudge-a-Mania, Double Fudge?
Happy MAY! Can you believe that it is already MAY? In some ways it seems like the year has flown by, but in other ways it seems like it is just dragging right
Running records are an observation tool to capture oral reading behaviors. Looks at reading rate, accuracy, fluency, word solving strategies.
Are you ready to teach your students how to synthesize while they read? Are you not sure which books to use or how to use them to teach this reading strategy? This interactive read aloud lesson plan set has 7 days of lesson plans with synthesizing reading activities that are perfect for the first grade or second grade classroom.
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Reading aloud age appropriate novels to students, even those who struggle with paying attention, can have a lot of benefits.
Captivate your students with the story of Stellaluna, by Janell Cannon! These Stellaluna activities make up a delightful book study with hands-on and highly engaging activities that your students will love as they build their reading skills! This resource includes both printable and digital versions plus detailed lesson plans for ten reading comprehension and language arts lessons. Skill lessons include vocabulary, word work, grammar, and writing. These high-engagement lessons are beautifully presented in two teaching PowerPoints and two Google Slides presentations. Literacy centers, assessments, and a culminating foldable Stellaluna booklet are also included. I’ve added links to a wonderful read-aloud of the story on StorylineOnline that is perfect to use if you don't have the book or are teaching via distance learning. There are 5 comprehension lessons and 5 skill lessons in two slide presentations that address RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, and RL.7 for first, second, and third grade. Students compare points of view, understand a character based on how she responds to major events, determine how a character changes as a result of her challenges, and learn to write a summary using a summarizing strategy. Students also work with sequencing story events, vocabulary in context, and character traits. Each comprehension lesson includes Turn and Talk partner questions and a Write About It component. Three of the lessons also include interactive class anchor charts and whole group activities. Digital, interactive versions of the class charts are included. After each lesson, students either use the digital response activities or respond in writing in mini books that are added to the culminating, foldable Stellaluna booklet or used as standalone activities if you don't wish to make the booklet. The booklet is a printable project only, templates are not included in digital form. The unit also includes 5 high-engagement literacy centers that can also be used as extension activities. Students work with the two sounds of C, reading fluency, story elements, nouns & pronouns, sequencing, and vocabulary. This book study is the perfect addition to your nocturnal animal units and pairs well with nonfiction books about bats and owls. The final Stellaluna booklets make a beautiful Fall hallway display to showcase your students' learning. Bulletin board title lettering is also included. What's Inside: 2 Teaching Power Points & Google Slide presentations with 5 comprehension lessons and 5 skill lessons 5-day scripted lesson plans with the option to extend to 10 days 8 digital practice activities 3 Interactive class anchor charts with chart parts CCSS Standards alignment page for Grades 1-3 with differentiated activities & booklet templates to address student needs and target specific standards Assessments for comprehension and vocabulary Large vocabulary cards Teacher's notes for each activity 11 Print and digital literacy centers Links to a read aloud video on Storyline Online (also available on YouTube) Comprehension Lesson Topics Lesson 1: How Does Stellaluna Respond? Understanding a character by how she responds to major events and challenges Lesson 2: How Does Stellaluna Change? Determining how the character changes as a result of her challenges Lesson 3: Comparing Points of View Comparing the differing points of view of the characters plus class anchor chart activity Lesson 4: Summarizing a Story Identifying and summarizing the main points and important details in a story using a summarizing strategy Lesson 5: Asking Questions Skills Lesson Topics The following mini-lessons include teaching slides and digital student activities: Comprehension Questions in short response and multiple choice Story Vocabulary Sequencing Events Reading Passages to apply vocabulary Fact & Opinion Two Sounds of C Nouns & Pronouns Printable Literacy Centers & Skills Each center includes a student direction card, a recording page, and both color and blackline versions. -Vocabulary word/definition match activity -Book Talk-Story elements spinner and partner discussion cards for character, setting, problem/solution, illustrations, and plot -Fluency Sticks-Students practice reading passages and dialogue (in various characters' voices) with character sticks. -Sequencing Story Events- Cut and paste page -Two Sounds of C word card sort Stellaluna Foldable Booklet Writing topics include: -Summarizing the story --Describing how Stellaluna responds to major events and challenges Identifying how Stellaluna changes during the story -Comparing points of view -Ask the author -Differentiate easily and customize your booklets with these additional templates: -Story vocabulary -Problem/Solution -Story sequencing Assembly directions with photos Bulletin Board Display Title lettering for ‘Stellaluna”, Shades of Fall”, and “Shades of Autumn” Please download the preview to see details and photos. This is a wonderful unit to accompany a delightful book. I know your students will love it as much as mine do! Happy teaching! Linda Kamp Around the Kampfire You may also enjoy these book studies: Comparing Favorite Versions of The Gingerbread Man A multi-book study with teaching Power Point comparing favorite versions of The Gingerbread Man Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Book Study Tomie dePaola Author Study You're Finally Here! First Week of School Activities Louder, Lili Book Study
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Incorporating books during math time can have a powerful impact on learning! Here are some of the best math read alouds for math teachers
Things got really crazy one day when plans were messed up by things out of my control. Luckily, I had Jivey's unit for "Knots on a Counting Rope" handy! The activity included about having the kids wri
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Wonder by RJ Palacio reading assessment tests students' comprehension skills using self-checking Mystery Pixel Art! Students solve 60 multiple choice questions to auto-generate and reveal one of 5 pixel art scenes in Google Sheets featuring characters and events from the novel plus a quote from the book! This paperless & engaging digital activity is perfect for... ✨ Digital Test Prep ✨ Whole Class review after a read aloud ✨ Independent assessment for a book club group ✨ Novel study quiz ✨ Paperless Summer reading assignment Each of the 5 images is designed for 12 questions and answers - that's a total of 60 problems for students to demonstrate their understanding and think deeply about the novel after reading. Assess reading comprehension skills like: Narrative Elements Predictions Connections Details Figurative Language Cause and Effect Character Traits Sequence Analyze Theme Inference Drawing Conclusions Recall Vocabulary Author’s Purpose Plot Structure Context Clues Theme And more… How Does It Work? Assign to students in Google Classroom. This activity is self-checking! As students solve the problems by using the drop-down multiple choice option to select answers, a mystery pixel art image is revealed, piece by piece. Students will know they have the correct answer if the box turns green and they see pixels appearing! If nothing happens, then students know to self-correct their answer. I recommend allowing students access to the book when possible. You can also easily edit the questions and answer choices if desired. No Coding necessary. Compatible with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. ✨More Reading Pixel Art✨ ✨Math Pixel Art✨ PIXEL ART - 1st Grade PIXEL ART - 2nd Grade PIXEL ART - 3rd Grade PIXEL ART - 4th Grade PIXEL ART - 5th Grade PIXEL ART Addition Facts PIXEL ART Holidays PIXEL ART Times Tables ✨Blank Pixel Art Templates✨ Google and Google Apps are trademarks of Google Inc. © 2015 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft Excel is a trademark of Microsoft. Erintegration is not affiliated with and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Google Inc. or Microsoft. By purchasing this resource, you agree not to create derivative resources for commercial sale or for free distribution beyond a single classroom using the formulas and pixel art images provided by Erintegration.
This is a set of 20 decodable Reader’s Theater scripts (short plays) for first grade. Students practice and read aloud their lines for the plays, giving them an opportunity to build reading fluency and improve their communication skills! Plus, these Reader’s Theater scripts are decodable, giving students an opportunity to practice specific phonics skills. These decodable Reader’s Theater scripts are: Limited in the phonics skills and high frequency words they include - so your first graders can successfully read them Color-coded with clipart characters - so your students can easily follow along and know when it’s their turn to read their lines Each Reader’s Theater script comes with a: Lesson plan - so you can easily introduce the script to your students and get them excited for the play Folder cover - so you can create re-usable sets Set of character headbands, plus character rounds to make necklaces or puppets - so your students can easily “get into costume” Color and B&W versions of all of the above You also get these bonus resources: 9 different graphic organizers - so you can work on comprehension (your student “performers” and/or the “audience” can complete these) 2 student rubrics - so kids can self-evaluate their reading fluency and performance 1 teacher rubric - so you can evaluate students’ fluency and participation The scripts cover these skills: VC and CVC words (3 scripts) Short vowels, digraphs (3 scripts) Short vowels, blends, double final consonants, and glued sounds (3 scripts) 1 and 2 syllable silent e words (4 scripts) R-controlled vowels and 2 syllable r-controlled vowel words (2 scripts) Vowel teams and 2 syllable vowel team words (5 scripts) Frequently Asked Questions: What scope and sequence or program do these scripts follow? You can use these decodable scripts with any phonics program! Please see the list above of the phonics skills addressed in the scripts. These scripts are great for working on new skills or for reviewing previously-taught skills. Will these scripts match my high frequency word instruction? Your students can be successful reading these decodable scripts even if your high frequency word instruction is not a 100% match. Plus, each lesson plan lists out all the high frequency words / irregular words covered in the script, so you can pre-teach any words that students do not already know. Will this cover all my phonics instruction? No. These decodable scripts are meant to supplement a phonics program, not replace one. You will still need explicit, systematic phonics lessons to teach each sound / pattern. If you need a complete program, check out From Sounds to Spelling (available off TpT). Do students need to memorize their scripts prior to performing? No. The goal is for students to practice their lines multiple times so that they can confidently read from their scripts with appropriate speed, accuracy, expression, eye contact, and volume. No memorization is necessary to successfully master these reading and speaking skills.
This is a set of 20 decodable Reader’s Theater scripts (short plays) for first grade. Students practice and read aloud their lines for the plays, giving them an opportunity to build reading fluency and improve their communication skills! Plus, these Reader’s Theater scripts are decodable, giving students an opportunity to practice specific phonics skills. These decodable Reader’s Theater scripts are: Limited in the phonics skills and high frequency words they include - so your first graders can successfully read them Color-coded with clipart characters - so your students can easily follow along and know when it’s their turn to read their lines Each Reader’s Theater script comes with a: Lesson plan - so you can easily introduce the script to your students and get them excited for the play Folder cover - so you can create re-usable sets Set of character headbands, plus character rounds to make necklaces or puppets - so your students can easily “get into costume” Color and B&W versions of all of the above You also get these bonus resources: 9 different graphic organizers - so you can work on comprehension (your student “performers” and/or the “audience” can complete these) 2 student rubrics - so kids can self-evaluate their reading fluency and performance 1 teacher rubric - so you can evaluate students’ fluency and participation The scripts cover these skills: VC and CVC words (3 scripts) Short vowels, digraphs (3 scripts) Short vowels, blends, double final consonants, and glued sounds (3 scripts) 1 and 2 syllable silent e words (4 scripts) R-controlled vowels and 2 syllable r-controlled vowel words (2 scripts) Vowel teams and 2 syllable vowel team words (5 scripts) Frequently Asked Questions: What scope and sequence or program do these scripts follow? You can use these decodable scripts with any phonics program! Please see the list above of the phonics skills addressed in the scripts. These scripts are great for working on new skills or for reviewing previously-taught skills. Will these scripts match my high frequency word instruction? Your students can be successful reading these decodable scripts even if your high frequency word instruction is not a 100% match. Plus, each lesson plan lists out all the high frequency words / irregular words covered in the script, so you can pre-teach any words that students do not already know. Will this cover all my phonics instruction? No. These decodable scripts are meant to supplement a phonics program, not replace one. You will still need explicit, systematic phonics lessons to teach each sound / pattern. If you need a complete program, check out From Sounds to Spelling (available off TpT). Do students need to memorize their scripts prior to performing? No. The goal is for students to practice their lines multiple times so that they can confidently read from their scripts with appropriate speed, accuracy, expression, eye contact, and volume. No memorization is necessary to successfully master these reading and speaking skills.
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Before becoming a librarian two Septembers ago I was a fourth grade teacher for seventeen years. My favorite part of the day, the non-negotiable, the very best way to build classroom culture, was …
Talk about a difficult concept with the help of a book! Plus, check out our tips for reading to your kids to increase comprehension.
engage NY, Listening and Learning, Early Asian Civilizations, Check out the Bundle Here Make this unit fun and meaningful for students with follow up worksheets for each lesson to help second graders make meaningful connections with the content and give you evidence of student learning. These worksheets are classroom tested and really engage students and hold them accountable for the content of each read aloud. Contents: Bonus Where in the world? Map Indus River Valley Part 1 Indus River Valley Part 1 Indus River Valley Part 2 Hindus and Hinduism The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal The Blind Men and the Elephant Diwali Buddhists and Buddhism The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers Paper, Writing and Calligraphy The Magic Paintbrush The Importance of Silk China’s Great Wall Confucius Chinese New Year Bonus Book Marks You might also like these products: 1 Fairy Tales and Tall Tales 2 Early Asian Civilizations 3 Ancient Greece 4 Greek Myths 5 War of 1812 6 Cycles in Nature 7 Westward Expansion 8 Insects 9 Civil War 10 Human Body 11 Immigration 12 Fighting for a Cause Plus this extension for Domain 2 Liang and the Magic Paintbrush Free Answer sheets Follow me on Instagram and on Facebook Email Ms. Duffy's Dream
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This is a set of 7 decodable Christmas Reader’s Theater scripts (short plays) for Kindergarten. Students practice and read aloud their lines for the plays, giving them an opportunity to build reading fluency and improve their communication skills! Plus, these Reader’s Theater scripts are decodable, giving students an opportunity to practice specific phonics skills. These decodable Reader’s Theater scripts are: Limited in the phonics skills and high-frequency words they include - so your Kindergarteners who are reading can successfully decode them Color-coded with clipart characters - so your students can easily follow along and know when it’s their turn to read their lines Each Reader’s Theater script comes with a: Lesson plan - so you can easily introduce the script to your students and get them excited for the play Folder cover - so you can create re-usable sets Set of character headbands, plus character rounds to make necklaces or puppets - so your students can easily “get into costume” Color and B&W versions of all of the above You also get these bonus resources: 6 different graphic organizers - so you can work on comprehension (your student “performers” and/or the “audience” can complete these) 2 student rubrics - so kids can self-evaluate their reading fluency and performance 1 teacher rubric - so you can evaluate students’ fluency and participation The scripts cover these skills: CVC words (5 scripts) Short vowels and digraphs (2 scripts) Frequently Asked Questions: What scope and sequence or program do these scripts follow? You can use these decodable scripts with any phonics program! Please see the list above of the phonics skills addressed in the scripts. These scripts are great for working on new skills or for reviewing previously-taught skills. Will these scripts match my high-frequency word instruction? Your students can be successful reading these decodable scripts even if your high-frequency word instruction is not a 100% match. Plus, each lesson plan lists out all the high-frequency words / irregular words covered in the script, so you can pre-teach any words that students do not already know. Will this cover all my phonics instruction? No. These decodable scripts are meant to supplement a phonics program, not replace one. You will still need explicit, systematic phonics lessons to teach each sound / pattern. If you need a complete program, check out From Sounds to Spelling. Do students need to memorize their scripts prior to performing? No. The goal is for students to practice their lines multiple times so that they can confidently read from their scripts with appropriate speed, accuracy, expression, eye contact, and volume. No memorization is necessary to successfully master these reading and speaking skills. For the Decodable Christmas Reader’s Theater K-2 Bundle, click HERE! Can’t celebrate Christmas in the classroom? Check out these non-themed Reader’s Theater Scripts for 1st grade HERE and for 2nd grade HERE!
Your students will love reading Dragons Love Tacos and you’ll love how engaging and rigorous this read-aloud is! This science of reading-aligned comprehension resource includes comprehension lessons and activities to help students understand a story. Quick and easy setup plus clear directions make these activities perfect for the fall! Lead your students through various comprehension strategies and help students build language and vocabulary while enjoying a story about how things change. Here's what you'll get: Directions for each activity Labels to make graphic organizers Recording sheets Rubrics Comprehension questions Essential Questions Your students will love making connections to the story, retelling the story, identifying cause and effect and graphing about tacos! The included comprehension skills: Predictions Story map Text To Self connections Retelling Cause and effect Notice and wonder Main idea and details Making inferences Writing Graphing STEM-make your own butter Vocabulary TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mary S. says: “My students loved this resource and it was so easy to put together. The skills were appropriate for differentiation and exactly what they needed! I also used parts of it for my sub to review skills taught this quarter.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Carrielynn K. says: “I love this book! Your Read It Up Packs are my favorite. Everything I need for a read-aloud is included. The before, during, and after questions are always my favorite.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Teaching With Elizabeth Joy says: “Another great Read It Up. My students loved the story and all the activities to go with it. I can tell that the Read It Ups are helping their comprehension skills greatly!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Jamie B. says: “My students love the Read It Up resources. They have found it very engaging. I found these resources to greatly improve my student comprehension skills.” See the entire TKS Read It Up Collection. Please be sure to check out our website to read our blog, download freebies & handouts in the Resource Center, see where Mr. Greg will be making appearances in the Events tab, and more. Visit our website here: The Kindergarten Smorgasboard Thank you! Greg & Jason Warren [email protected]
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21 pages of supporting activities to inform and educate your students about handling big emotions and coping skills amid COVID-19. Included in this resource: text recommendations about big emotions an 8-page ebook/read aloud on how COVID-19 have affected our emotions labeling big emotions (including an editable version) identifying coping skills 4 corresponding opportunities for reflection (plus 6 pages of 1/2 page response sheets) This is a PowerPoint file, so you can use digitally or in-person and delete pages you don't need!
Secrets of the Cicada Summer is truly a memorable and mysterious story that students will look forward to reading every day! Prepare for kids to beg to read another chapter! "Just one more!" Ideal for a read aloud, distance learning, independent work, literature circle, or homework with text-dependent questions ready to go for each chapter! Novel studies engage, motivate, and instantly hook students! Offer choice of text if possible, but certainly be able to differentiate the questions for each of your students with this novel study. There are more questions and activities than students could do - so pick and choose what is most appropriate for each student or guided reading group. Your students will have age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate response to text activities, while administrators will be impressed with your ability to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners! Plus, once you have novel studies or literature circles or book talk groups set, they will last you quite a while - front load the work and then have the time to enjoy reading and working with your students! With 154 pages of student activities, you have everything you need to turn this novel into a mini unit of study for your students, while differentiating for individual student needs. Each of the 16 chapters has at least 2-4 pages of comprehension questions. On each page, there is a vocabulary word or term for students to show their understanding using a frayer model. Additionally, there is one short response question on each page. The short response question is geared toward state test prep - sentence starters are included as an additional scaffold, as well as a strategy for answering short response questions - RATTS (Restate the question, Answer the Question, Text Based Detail, Text Based Detail, Summary Statement) ****There are also versions of these pages with the RATTS scaffold removed. What's included? This is 154 pages of student pages for use with the novel. Each of the 16 chapters has at least 1 short response comprehension question. This allows for easy differentiation. At the bottom of each page are suggestions for evidence statements for students to use to start their sentences while citing the text. The supplemental pages (which can actually be used with ANY text) are available both with the border and without, for a print-friendly option. There are multiple types of writing paper, including some with self reflection rubrics at the bottom. In addition, there are 24 comprehension activities that can be used with any text and any chapter. These include skills like summarizing, analyzing quotes, letter writing, and more. I have also included test prep poster pages. (genres, text structure, context clues, and text features) There is a list of additional book activities. Let's DIFFERENTIATE! There are so many ways to differentiate this text! I loved using it as a read aloud for my class. As a read aloud, you can still differentiate by giving individual students their own questions, depending on the skills they need to practice. It can also be used for novel studies independently or in guided reading groups. Ready for more Symmetry Drawing? 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Use these activities for the novel Soar by Joan Bauer for a novel study, read aloud activities, literature circles, or individual reading comprehension.There are four of the original activities plus one FREE BONUS for a total of 96 pages in this bundle.-Please see the original postings for specific ...
Pepe Builds a Nest by Theodore Jerome Cohen is a wonderful book to share with young children that deals with the issue of bullying.
This is a set of 20 decodable Reader’s Theater scripts (short plays) for second grade. Students practice and read aloud their lines for the plays, giving them an opportunity to build reading fluency and improve their communication skills! Plus, these Reader's Theatre scripts are decodable, giving students an opportunity to practice specific phonics skills. These decodable Reader’s Theater scripts are: Limited in the phonics skills and high-frequency words they include - so your second graders can successfully read them Color-coded with clipart characters - so your students can easily follow along and know when it’s their turn to read their lines Each Reader’s Theater script comes with a: Lesson plan - so you can easily introduce the script to your students and get them excited for the play Folder cover - so you can create re-usable sets Set of character headbands, plus character rounds to make necklaces or puppets - so your students can easily “get into costume” Color and B&W versions of all of the above You also get these bonus resources: 11 different graphic organizers - so you can work on comprehension (your student “performers” and/or the “audience” can complete these) 2 student rubrics - so kids can self-evaluate their reading fluency and performance 1 teacher rubric - so you can evaluate students’ fluency and participation The scripts cover these skills: Blends, double final consonants, and glued sounds (5 scripts) Closed syllable exception words, silent e, vowel teams (1 script) Closed syllable exception words, silent e, vowel teams, and 2 syllable words with silent e or vowel teams (7 scripts) 1 and 2 syllable r-controlled words (4 scripts) 1 and 2 syllable words with diphthongs, sounds of ‘oo’ (3 scripts) Frequently Asked Questions: What scope and sequence or program do these scripts follow? You can use these decodable scripts with any phonics program! Please see the list above of the phonics skills addressed in the scripts. These scripts are great for working on new skills or for reviewing previously-taught skills. Will these scripts match my high frequency word instruction? Your students can be successful reading these decodable scripts even if your high frequency word instruction is not a 100% match. Plus, each lesson plan lists out all the high frequency words / irregular words covered in the script, so you can pre-teach any words that students do not already know. Will this cover all my phonics instruction? No. These decodable scripts are meant to supplement a phonics program, not replace one. You will still need explicit, systematic phonics lessons to teach each sound/pattern. If you need a complete program, check out From Sounds to Spelling. Do students need to memorize their scripts prior to performing? No. The goal is for students to practice their lines multiple times so that they can confidently read from their scripts with appropriate speed, accuracy, expression, eye contact, and volume. No memorization is necessary to successfully master these reading and speaking skills. For the Decodable Reader’s Theater for 1st Grade, click HERE!
This is a lit for The Lotterys Plus One (written by Emma Donoghue and illustrated by Caroline Hadilaksono. This lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for reading instruction (guided reading, literature circle, or novel study). The book is about a family with 4 parents, 7 siblings, 5 pets, and a grandfather with dementia. The author wrote from a child's point of view and included serious issues, but in a delightful tone. The illustrations show ethnic diversity and wonderfully contribute to the text. Themes of the text include: alternative family, multigenerations, children toddler to teenage, grandfather with dementia, LGBT, home schooling, adoption, and parents from different backgrounds. The main focus skill of the lit log is: quote from text when explaining and drawing inferences. Other focus skills of the text are: 1. compare/contrast characters, setting, events; 2. use text to determine meaning of words and phrases; 3. determine them/summarize text; 4. analyze how visual elements contribute to text; and 5. describe how point of view influences how events are described. Other skills are: making connections and making predictions. Reading Level of Book: 5th grade Interest Level of Book: ages 8-12 grades 3-7
The Sword in the Tree, by Clyde Bulla, has a content and interest level for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade, yet is written in an easy reading lower lexile. This novel study follows suit. The novel makes a great read-aloud, too, and these Quick Quizzes will also work well with that. Included in this unit are: - a Quick Quiz for each chapter - either True/False, Cause/Effect, Who Did or Said?, Sequence, or Multiple Choice (choice of three), ANSWERS INCLUDED, - a word study page for spelling stumblers in the novel, - a word search and log for students' scores on quizzes, - Writing/Discussion prompts in task card format - one for each chapter plus one for post novel, - a mapping activity for events in the novel which students liked a lot, - teacher notes and log of quizzes and prompts. Please see the Preview for some samples of the Quick Quizzes.
These books are the perfect mentor texts and books to teach main character and character traits in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.
How To Teach Making Predictions made easier for 1st grade teachers. Get ideas, activities and a free printable here for making predictions.
