Guided writing to summarize reading assignments. Includes a specific page for each of the following: book, chapter, newspaper article, magazine article, web post.
This fiction book report can be used for students who choose and read books independently. Includes setting, summary, character analysis, questioning, theme, writing activity. Aligns with lower elementary CCSS.
This fiction book report can be used for students who choose and read books independently. Includes setting, summary, character analysis and comparisons, cause and effect, theme and book recommedation. Aligns with upper elementary CCSS.
This fiction reading response is a six page template addressing the common core reading standards for fourth grade literature; Key Ideas and Details. This response can be used as a book report or as a response to a shorter piece of text. This response provides detailed written demonstrations of comprehension. The last page requires the teacher provide a text example. Common Core: ELA: RL.4.1-3
This fiction reading response is a five page template addressing the common core reading standards for fifth grade literature; Key Ideas and Details. This response can be used as a book report or as a response to a shorter piece of text. Provides detailed demonstrations of comprehension. Common Core: ELA: RL.5.1-3
Students determine the central idea of informational text and write a summary. Students can choose an article of their choice or with given text. Common Core: ELA: RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2
PowerPoint Template. Type or print out these lesson planner pages. Each page has the standard, the link to the detailed standard, and room for you to jot your lessons. Great for those who need to identify standards for their activities. CCSS: Math: 1.MD.A.1-2, 1.MD.B.3, 1.MD.C.4
Student movie review form. Color copy included.
This book unit on Corduroy, by Don Freeman, includes primary vocabulary, comprehension, summarizing and writing activities.
This book unit focuses on the classic picture book, Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans. Activities include listing and matching rhyming words, age appropriate comprehension questions, vocabulary activity, timeline, summarizing, drawing and writing activities.