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Balanced literacy Common Core SL.3.1b resources
Literature Circles - Book Clubs | Roles & Reflection Pages | Print and Digital
Literature Circles Adapted for Lower Elementary Grades: Literature Circles make the perfect Book Clubs and are an effective and engaging way to get students invested in reading and they align perfectly with the standards for speaking and listening!I like to think of Literature Circles as a structured book group. After explicit modeling, these groups can become independent. Each student takes on a role that rotates with each meeting. These roles include discussion director, illustrator, word
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1st - 4th
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Book Clubs and Lit Circles Organization to Use with Any Book
Running book clubs in your classroom is an effective and engaging way to get students invested in reading and students participating! The standards for speaking and listening align perfectly with students participating in Book Clubs! The trick to making this a successful enterprise in your classroom is ORGANIZATION! Help your students keep track of the when, where, and how much, all while having discussion questions for book clubs ready to go!Included in this pack is:Lesson plan on how to get th
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2nd - 4th
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THE TIGER RISING by Kate DiCamillo - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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3rd - 5th
ONE CRAZY SUMMER Rita Williams-Garcia - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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WALK TWO MOONS by Sharon Creech - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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3rd - 5th
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Books Building Community - Interactive Read Aloud for The Wild Robot
Looking for a new way to build classroom community and encourage a positive culture? Look no further! Books Building Community will build a thriving class culture through the power of the read aloud. Students will practice higher order thinking, empathy, and cooperation all while having fun and learning!
Books Building Community is designed to use as an interactive read aloud companion pack. Intentionally, there are no worksheets or student hand-outs provided. However, this resource will
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3rd - 5th
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A BOY CALLED BAT Elana K. Arnold * Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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Kingdom Keepers DISNEY AFTER DARK - Discussion Cards PRINTABLE & SHAREABLE
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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LOSER by Jerry Spinelli - Discussion Cards PRINTABLE & SHAREABLE
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING Blume - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included! Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from t
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2nd - 4th
A BEAR NAMED TROUBLE Marion Dane Bauer - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS Atwater - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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3rd - 5th
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Kindergarten & 1st Grade Interactive Read Alouds with Lesson Plans & Activities
Make your kindergarten and first grade reading activities interactive with these YEAR-LONG Interactive Read Aloud Activities. This DIFFERENTIATED Reading Comprehension Bundle includes daily lesson plans, comprehension questions, phonics, writing , crafts and integrates ALL subjects! These fictional and nonfictional reading and writing activities add excitement and include EVERYTHING you need! Each week you will use the DIFFERENTIATED Lesson Plans, Activities, Worksheets, Crafts, and Vocabulary
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K - 2nd
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SUPERFUDGE by Judy Blume - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
I also have this product available in pencil/paper format.Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompt
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2nd - 4th
Martin Luther King, Jr.--Three Powerful Reader's Theaters!
Do you want your students to have a thorough understanding of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and accomplishments! Then...THIS is the product for you! Three scripts- "Young Martin", "Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement," as well as "Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington" complete this fine product. Each Reader's Theater builds upon previous events and uses examples, photographs, and illustrations to clearly explain the importance of Dr. King to the history of
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3rd - 6th
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THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
ANSWER KEY INCLUDEDRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students
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3rd - 5th
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Andrew Clements FRINDLE * Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 5th
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JOEY PIGZA SWALLOWED THE KEY Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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Research Clubs: SUPPLEMENT - Google Slides, PowerPoint, SMART Notebook & PDF
Reviews of my other products:I can't wait to start using this tomorrow with my students. It is very thorough. Thanks!Shay L. - January 29, 2019A teacher-friendly, kid-engaging format! THANK YOU!Morning Lori (TpT Seller) - August 3, 2018This is by far the best resource a teacher can invest. Thank you you have no idea how I feel right now A++++++++chyna sha (TpT Seller) - May 15, 2018Research Clubs: Elephants, Penguins, and Frogs, Oh My! - Reading This visual aid is designed as an accommodation f
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3rd - 5th
FLORA AND ULYSSES by Kate DiCamillo - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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A to Z Mysteries THE ABSENT AUTHOR Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Freckle Juice Novel Study for Comprehension
If you are looking for a book companion for your next guided reading, reading workshop, literacy circles, book clubs, or small group studies, stop here! This unit is jam packed with worksheets and activities to enhance skill work and develop comprehension.With the comprehension questions, vocabulary, main idea and detail pages, along with higher level discussion questions for each chapter, your students will enjoy delving deeply into comprehending Judy Blume’s book, Freckle Juice. The suggested
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2nd - 3rd
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Ted Harrison Art Lesson Chalk Pastels Grades Pre-k to 6 Art History Project
If you're looking for an engaging and inspiring art history lesson and project for your students, look no further than Ted Harrison! This Canadian artist was known for his colorful and playful landscapes that captured the beauty of the Canadian wilderness. By using chalk pastels to create art inspired by Harrison's work, your students can explore their own creativity while learning about an important artist.Here are some reasons why you should consider using a Ted Harrison-inspired art history l
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1st - 4th
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I Survived THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
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