Introduction to Indentifying the Theme of fictional or informational text. Students brainstorm information they would like to read or write about. May be used as a group activity. CCSS, RL.2.2, RL.3.2-2, W.3.2,W.2.2
Meredith and Alexis both play sports, but their styles and attitudes couldn't be more different. Compare the two girls and the adults in their lives using charts and outlines. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
Rosa and Thomas both have ideas about peer pressure and bravery, but they have different ways of responding. Compare the two stories using charts; answer short questions; make predictions about the future. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
This is a three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for first grade informational text; Key Ideas and Details. The emphasis is on identifying key details and making connections between them. Common Core: ELA: RI.1.1-3
Easy and cute booklet to help meet standards for identifying characters, setting, and theme. The last page ends with an "I can" statement. CC: ELA: RL.K.3, RL.1.3
Chapter one of Rodney, The Snowboy. Comprehension questions included. Common Core: ELA: RL.3.4-6, RL.4.4-6
This fiction literature study is a three page template addressing the common core reading standards for third grade literature; Craft and Structure. This study should be used with a short story, poem or drama. This template can be used in its entirety or as individual pages. Common Core: ELA: RL.3.4-6
This fiction literature study is a three page template addressing common core reading standards for fourth grade literature; Craft and Structure. This study should be used with prose, poetry or drama. Common Core: ELA: RL.4.4-6
This 3 page template explains why story elements are important and uses Venn Diagrams to encourage students to compare and contrast different story elements. CC: ELA: RL.5.3
The activities for this book unit include: 1 page of suggested differentiated activities and discussion topics; a writing activity; a time line activity; a mapping activity; a Venn Diagram Compare & Contrast assignment for 3 characters; a visualization activity; a research activity; a word search and several writing options. Rubrics are included. (9 pages) Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
Nancy and Angela both want a snack; both girls decide to bake cookies. But there the stories diverge. Compare the two stories using charts; answer short questions; make predictions about the future. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
Jason and Malcolm both wake up wanting a bike ride, but the boys have very different ways of doing what they want. Compare the two stories using charts; answer short questions; make predictions about the future. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
Review Walter Dean Myer's story of a World War II soldier, from the "My Name is America" series. Includes story sequencing, multiple choice comprehension questions, grammar review, and more. Common Core:ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
This packet contains an overview, posters and checklists of the Common Core stanards for 8th grade literature. Each standard is highlighted on a poster which can be used as a part of instruction of the standards. Also included is a student checklist, identifying each standard and providing a place for students to keep track of their work.
This biography is full of facts about Alexander Graham Bell's life and achievements. Perfect for addressing the common core standards for informational text. Common Core: RL.4 and RL.5
Use this 3 page document to help students learn how to describe and profile a character. This lesson aids in brainstorming and organizing thoughts about a character from text. Can be adapted to any topic/text. CC: ELA: RL.4.3
Students will use a chart and Venn Diagram to compare and contrast two stories. Common Core: ELA: RL.2.9, 3.9