Trace and cut out. This stocking-shaped shapebook is a fun way for early readers to learn 30 Christmas vocabulary words. The pages can be hung in a word wall or made into a book for students to illustrate.
Suggestions for teachers to guide students during a "read aloud" of Maurice Sendak's 1964 Caldecott winner, with pages for students to fill in their own before, during, and after reading questions; this unit includes art prompts.
Twelve Christmas-themed words, from "candy cane" to "wreath"... each word is missing a few letters, for spelling practice. With pictures to color. These pages make a great booklet!
The pages for this book unit include: a pre-reading writing about caring, loving and giving; five comprehension questions that require brief written response; two supported examples of personification; identification of themes with supporting evidence; a post-reading activity; a word search of vocabulary terms; and answer keys (8 pages)
Eight pages of comprehension, vocabulary, writing, color and count activities, with two answer sheets for Alyssa Satin Capucilli's Biscuit and the Class Pet.
A straightforward presentation of the Christmas story, including information about secular and religious Christmas traditions. It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions and 5 questions that require brief written reponses.