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This 35-page ELA resources activity packet was created to be used with Wanted: The Perfect Pet by Fiona Roberton. A fun. story to read to introduce persuasive writing to students.   It includes: . Before/During/After Reading...

Christy's picks to easily add Holiday of the Day activities into your home.   Save 20 % on this BUNDLE instead of purchasing individual products.   Use 1 Activity each month as Morning work, Fun Friday, or try to celebrate ON the...

The story of Ruby Bridges is a powerful story that can be taught in grades 1-5 and adapted for different levels of learners. This unit of resources includes a virtual read aloud as well as page by page discussion ideas and questions. Also included are...

In Owl Moon, a young girl joins her father on a silent walk in the winter chill to spot an owl. They don’t always find an owl on their walks, but they always have hope.   Owl Moon is a book that can be used for many different grade...

This 60 page interdisciplinary non-fiction unit includes: . Introduction to non-fiction books . comparison to fiction books with group activities . Suggested reading texts for teachers and for student book bins . Learning about a How-To book and...

This activity unit is broken into 5 days (or sections of days) to work with students after reading My Rotten, Redheaded Older Brother by Patricia Polacco. It includes: . a day-by-day guide of vocabulary work . character traits . text evidence ...

This ELA resources and activity unit was created for the book My Best Friend by Mary Ann Rodman.   It is a 34 page unit which includes: . character traits/comparisons . retelling of story . comprehension and higher level thinking...

Children understand math concepts when seen through the eyes of a storyteller. They learn quick concepts while reading and don’t even realize they are ! This 25 page interdisciplinary unit is to be used with The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins...

Do you need ELA activities for early finishers or just for fun? ELA Puzzles: Set 1 contains six ready-to-use worksheets that are both engaging and educational. These can be used for enrichment, sub plans, or early finishers. This resource is best for...

The Memory Coat by Elvira Woodruff is a book about a Russian immigrant and his family's escape and visit to America. It is a heart-warming story that can be used as part of a study of Immigration, Ellis Island or even as a part of a unit in getting...

Facing West by Kathleen Kudlinski is a story about Ben, who when his family travels west via wagon train in 1845, faces many adventures and hardships.   This novel unit is a chapter by chapter reading response journal which includes both...

This ELA resources guide can be used along with the book Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley as a separate class read-aloud or as part of a multicultural unit study.   It includes pre- and post reading (with video read-aloud) and...