Category Archives: Literature
A Poetic Reaction
A POETIC REACTION Skills: literary response Looking for a unique yet simple book report idea? Try these acrostic reports! Have each student list the title of her book vertically and then write a sentence about the book that begins with … Continue reading
Novel ABC’s
Skills: key ideas and details These alphabet books are perfect for literature circles! To begin, have each small group cut 13 sheets of paper in half and label each page with a different letter pair. The students identify a detail … Continue reading
Author’s Style, Mood and Theme
Remind students to pay attention to authors’ clues. Copy thebookmark for each student. Before reading, have the child list the title and author of a current reading selection. Then, as she reads, guide her to list the words, phrases, and … Continue reading
Literature Main Idea and Supporting Details
GOT THE POINT? Skills: main idea and supporting details Students are sure to get the point of a nonfiction reading when they follow it up with this skill sheet. From: The Mailbox Literature Links
Greeting Cards with Multiple Meanings
Making greeting cards takes on a whole new meaning when multiple-meaning words are involved! Discuss with students possible ways that a multiple-meaning word could cause a misunderstanding. Allow volunteers to share their experiences. Next, explain that each child will create … Continue reading
Name Droppers
Here’s a super simple idea for investigating insect characteristics. Just provide research materials and copies of the form. Then challenge each pair of students to name a different insect for each characteristic listed on the page. When a duo finishes, … Continue reading
Revising for Sentence Variety
Writing: W.4.5; W.5.5 REVISING FOR SENTENCE VARIETY Give students practice writing different kinds of sentences with this flipbook. First, guide each child to stack two sheets of paper so the bottom edges are an inch apart. Next, have him fold … Continue reading
ELA Skill: Summarizing
STORY PYRAMIDS Skill: summarizing Story summaries take shape with these nifty projects! At the conclusion of an independent reading book, give each student a 12-inch white construction paper square, scissors, and access to a stapler. Each student will also need … Continue reading
CCSS Reading Standards: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Group 3: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Literature Standard 7: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. Standard 8: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in … Continue reading
Skill: Story Recall
JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: BOSS OF LUNCH By Barbara Park Skill: story recall This spunky first grader’s new lunchbox sparks a debate about “bought” and “brought” lunches. Then something very wonderful happens—Junie B. gets to be a cafeteria helper, complete … Continue reading
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