First Chapter Friday Doodle and Notetaking Printable | Sketchnoting Template

Build student excitement about reading with our interactive First Chapter Friday activity printable! Our 8.5 x 11 in worksheet is a fun and engaging way to practice active listening while hearing the first chapter of any book.

This activity includes a banner for students to write the book title and author's name, a space for students to doodle a memorable scene or image, and a section for students to write notes about what they predict will happen next in the novel. Additionally, there are 5 fill-in hearts for students to rank the quality of the writing, and a reading sign-up section for students to express interest in checking out the book from the library.

Our First Chapter Friday template is an excellent resource for teachers and parents looking to encourage reading and active learning in students.

This print-and-go activity includes:

• A banner for students to write the book title and author's name
• A space for students to doodle a memorable scene or image
• A section for students to write notes about what they predict will happen next in the novel
• 5 fill-in hearts for students to rank the quality of the writing
• A reading sign-up section for students to share if they'd like to check out the book from the library

Want to do this same activity on a different day? Check out...

• Meet a Book Monday
• Test the Tale Tuesday
• Well Read Wednesday
• Taste of a Tale Thursday

What teachers are saying...

❤ "This was a great way of engaging my students for First Chapter Friday."

❤ "This was great for First Chapter Friday and keeps the students accountable for actively listening to the chapter being read."

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