The Oldest Student pdf Google Slides comprehension guide and extensions

This is a great resource for Black History Month, Women's History Month, Constitution Day, social studies, American history, literacy instruction, and nonfiction book study. The resource includes discussion question/task cards, literal and textual comprehension prompts, biography study guidance, and reflection writing prompts for the beautiful picture book biography of The Oldest Student, Mary Walker. It also includes 11 extension activities to use with this book study for cross-curricular enrichment. The resource is appropriate for classroom and distance learning, and the book is a great overview of the life of an important person in American History. Mary was the oldest student to learn to read, and she lived 121 years. This book is a beautifully written and illustrated picture book. Mary Walker's perseverance, commitment, and passion for learning, as well as her love for people and America, are highlighted by the story. Her life and triumphs are inspiring and provide a positive role model for students.

This book is a
*2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Book*

with excellent reviews from teachers. It is a valuable resource for commemorative days and months that celebrate our American history and heritage.

• The book is appropriate for boys and girls. It is recommended by Amazon for young readers. The book resource is structured for 1st through 3rd-grade levels, but this book will appeal to a wide range of levels and be valued by upper elementary teachers for its themes and lessons.

• This book is an ideal companion for the book What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? about Barbara Jordan. A resource for this book is available at the link below:
  • What Do You Do With a Voice Like That?

• A Place to Land is another beautiful picture book that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. and his remarkable speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial. Using this book What Do You Do With a Voice Like That? will provide great opportunities to reinforce the important message found in both books - a message of justice, equality, peace, and respect. A book companion for A Place to Land is available at this link:
  • A Place to Land Resource

• This resource is great for comprehension activities, classroom discussions, and/or student composition prompts. The questions included address a wide variety of reading concepts ranging from nonfiction, textual, and literal comprehension skills to critical thinking and application opportunities. The questions and the book encourage students to reflect on important values and make positive choices.

• Study card selection in this resource allows easy differentiation and personalization by the teacher for specific groups and levels.

• An answer key is included with these questions.

• This resource is provided as a PDF with blackline masters and Google Slides for use on the computer.

• The resource is also provided in black and white for easy printing.
  
• This resource is appropriate for use by:
  • Students
  • Classroom teachers
  • Reading teachers and reading specialists
  • Librarians
  • Parents
  • Tutors
  • Social Studies teachers

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