While working on Wake Up Your Brain, your students will be enhancing their problem solving, common sense, and inquisitive thinking skills. Teachers: -Do Wake Up Your Brain first thing in the mornings! -The Wake Up Your Brain Grid Page (slide 1) is clickable. Simply click a photo you want the students to do, then it will go to that photo. -Project the photo on the board or wall. -The students will write their answers with dry erase markers on their desks (or dry erase boards) so this will be completely paperless. -The class will discuss their answers after most are finished! There are five key components to Wake Up Your Brain. Solve Problems Ask Questions Build Inferences Make Connections Construct a Plan Solve Problems: Students will look for any problem that MIGHT could occur in the picture. Then students will solve that “problem.” Ask Questions: After studying the picture, students will ask questions about things they want to know. Then students will determine a way they could hypothetically learn the answers to these questions. Build Inferences: Students will study the picture and write three inferences about the picture. Then students will write something they DO NOT know about the picture. Make Connections: The students will connect the picture to their life in some way. Construct a Plan: Students can change ONE thing in the picture. What will they change and how will they change it? If students have trouble, just tell them to do the best they can! We are practicing our thinking and there is no “right” answer!

Text Level: L (leveled based on Fountas and Pinnell) If you are looking for an engaging reading passage about the Pumpkin Patch, you have found it! This reading passage is an fictional passage about the Pumpkin Patch and includes a reading passage, comprehension questions, an answer key, two inference exercises, and a writing prompt, and a digital version of the product to use in Google Slides. The students will enjoy reading about the Pumpkin Patch and doing the activities. This is perfect for literacy centers, whole group, partner work, or independent work. The reading passage is appropriate for 2nd-4th graders. 2nd Grade: Will be able to read with some assistance. (Partner reading encouraged) 3rd Grade: Will be able to read independently. 4th Grade: Will be able to read independently. To use the digital version, please follow the instructions in the product and find the link located in the product.

ext Level: W (leveled based on Fountas and Pinnell) If you are looking for an engaging fall reading passage, you have found it! This reading passage is about the history of pumpkin carving and includes a reading passage, comprehension questions, an answer key, two inference exercises, and a writing prompt, and a digital version of the product to use in Google Slides. The students will enjoy reading about the history of pumpkin carving and doing the activities. This is perfect for literacy centers, whole group, partner work, or independent work. The reading passage is appropriate for 3rd-5th graders. 4th Grade: Will be able to read with some assistance. (Partner reading encouraged) 5th Grade: Will be able to read independently. 6th Grade: Will be able to read independently. To use the digital version, please follow the instructions in the product and find the link located in the product.

Text Level: O (leveled based on Fountas and Pinnell) If you are looking for an engaging reading passage about finding the perfect pumpkin, you have found it! This reading passage is an fictional passage about finding the perfect pumpkin and includes a reading passage, comprehension questions, an answer key, two inference exercises, and a writing prompt, and a digital version of the product to use in Google Slides. The students will enjoy reading about finding the perfect pumpkin and doing the activities. This is perfect for literacy centers, whole group, partner work, or independent work. The reading passage is appropriate for 3rd-5th graders. 3rd Grade: Will be able to read with some assistance. (Partner reading encouraged) 4th Grade: Will be able to read independently. 5th Grade: Will be able to read independently. To use the digital version, please follow the instructions in the product and find the link located in the product.

Text Level: V (leveled based on Fountas and Pinnell) If you are looking for an engaging reading passage about the Presidential Turkey Pardon, you have found it! This reading passage is an informational passage about the Presidential Turkey Pardon and includes a reading passage, comprehension questions, an answer key, two inference exercises, and a writing prompt, and a digital version of the product to use in Google Slides. The students will enjoy reading about the Presidential Turkey Pardon and doing the activities. This is perfect for literacy centers, whole group, partner work, or independent work. The reading passage is appropriate for 4th-6th graders. 4th Grade: Will be able to read with some assistance. (Partner reading encouraged) 5th Grade: Will be able to read independently. 6th Grade: Will be able to read independently. To use the digital version, please follow the instructions in the product and find the link located in the product.

Text Level: O (leveled based on Fountas and Pinnell) If you are looking for an engaging reading passage about growing a pumpkin, you have found it! This reading passage is an informational/procedural passage about growing a pumpkin and includes a reading passage, comprehension questions, an answer key, two inference exercises, and a writing prompt, and a digital version of the product to use in Google Slides. The students will enjoy reading about growing a pumpkin and doing the activities. This is perfect for literacy centers, whole group, partner work, or independent work. The reading passage is appropriate for 3rd-5th graders. 3rd Grade: Will be able to read with some assistance. (Partner reading encouraged) 4th Grade: Will be able to read independently. 5th Grade: Will be able to read independently. To use the digital version, please follow the instructions in the product and find the link located in the product.

Text Level: M (leveled based on Fountas and Pinnell) If you are looking for an engaging reading passage about making a tasty Thanksgiving treat, you have found it! This reading passage is a procedural passage about making Turkey Feed and includes a reading passage, comprehension questions, an answer key, two inference exercises, and a writing prompt, and a digital version of the product to use in Google Slides. The students will enjoy reading about this tasty treat and doing the activities. This is perfect for literacy centers, whole group, partner work, or independent work. The reading passage is appropriate for 2nd-4th graders. 2nd Grade: Will be able to read with some assistance. (Partner reading encouraged) 3rd Grade: Will be able to read independently. 4th Grade: Will be able to read independently. To use the digital version, please follow the instructions in the product and find the link located in the product.

Many classes now have access to iPads and other devices that will allow the students to use QR scanners during centers or even independent work time. NOTE: This is the BUNDLE. If you already own any of the following items, do not buy this bundle. By buying this bundle instead of all sets individually though, you will be saving money. Bundle Includes: 3rd-4th Grade Inference Mysteries 3rd-4th Grade Main Idea Mysteries 3rd-4th Grade Context Clue Mysteries I have created a set of mysteries where the students can work on their context clues, main idea, and inferencing skills. These activities can be done with a QR scanner or without one. If you do not want to use the QR scanner, just pass the mystery cards out to the students or have them available in the center. The students can just read the cards and fill in the task sheet. To use the QR scanner, have the cards with QR codes available in the center or during the activity. The students will scan a card and the mystery will pop up on their screen! They can read the mystery then fill in the task sheet. (QR Reader) is the app I use as my scanner and I love it! :) After the students are completely finished, you can give them the final “answer” QR code and they can scan it to check their answers! I love when students can be independent but still be learning and having fun! These are a great way to integrate technology and get your students familiar with using these devices! 8 Fiction and 8 Informational Mysteries are included for EACH skill! (24 Fiction and 24 Informational Cards Total in this Bundle!) NOTE: These are not actual mysteries! :) These are just called mysteries because the students have to determine the word meanings of the bold/underlined words, inferences from the text, and the main idea of the text. You will love the low prep of this activity! Enjoy! Special Note: The QR codes in the preview do not actually work. They will send you to my shop. I did this to protect my product while still being able to show you the look of the product. PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING: The QR Codes on these cards are made with shortened QR links. PLEASE be certain your district allows shortened links or you can gain temporary access to shortened links if they are blocked. Discuss this with your technology person before purchasing! Thank you!

Literacy Unit on Patricia Polacco’s “The Trees of the Dancing Goats.” Includes: Comprehension Questions Critical Thinking Questions Vocabulary Cards Vocabulary Assessment Sequence Game and Cards Game Board Connection Graphic Organizer Character Chart Author’s Purpose Graphic Organizer Summary Page 4 Writing Prompt Pages Answer Keys Included!

Literacy Unit on Patricia Polacco’s “Gifts of the Heart” Includes: Comprehension Questions Critical Thinking Questions Vocabulary Cards Vocabulary Assessment Sequence Game and Cards Game Board Connection Graphic Organizer Character Chart Author’s Purpose Graphic Organizer Summary Page 4 Writing Prompt Pages Answer Keys are Included!

We all know that engaging students is important. But do you ever struggle with unique ways to engage your students? I know I do. One night, while laying in bed, I came up with a fun idea for teaching certain concepts. Life-Size Game Boards. Pretty cool huh? To make this happen, you will need to do a little prep. However, it will be very worth it! Make sure you have large dice, cups and the board game tiles. (I linked my affiliate links for these in the preview and the actual product if you need them!) Print the clip art people, laminate and cut them out. Using binder clips, clip them to the cups. (See example pictures.) Lay out the game board tiles in any formation that looks like a game board. Print, cut and laminate the question cards. Use masking tape or packing tape, tape the cards to the tiles. Edit the cards (the students will draw a word from the pile each turn) to match the text feature words you need. Students will roll ONE die, draw a card, and do the task on the board. If the student lands on a blank square, have them choose any task on the board to do. If the student gets it correct, they stay on the board. If the student misses, they go back to the beginning! The first student to the end wins! I have done this game before, just not on a life-size game board until now! I just love it! This particular game is for text features. You can add any text feature words you need your students to master. The text feature cards (not the game squares) are editable.

Many classes now have access to iPads and other devices that will allow the students to use QR scanners during centers or even independent work time. NOTE: This is the BUNDLE. If you already own any of the following items, do not buy this bundle. By buying this bundle instead of all sets individually though, you will be saving money. Bundle Includes: 5th-6th Grade Inference Mysteries 5th-6th Grade Main Idea Mysteries 5th-6th Grade Context Clue Mysteries I have created a set of mysteries where the students can work on their context clues, main idea, and inferencing skills. These activities can be done with a QR scanner or without one. If you do not want to use the QR scanner, just pass the mystery cards out to the students or have them available in the center. The students can just read the cards and fill in the task sheet. To use the QR scanner, have the cards with QR codes available in the center or during the activity. The students will scan a card and the mystery will pop up on their screen! They can read the mystery then fill in the task sheet. (QR Reader) is the app I use as my scanner and I love it! :) After the students are completely finished, you can give them the final “answer” QR code and they can scan it to check their answers! I love when students can be independent but still be learning and having fun! These are a great way to integrate technology and get your students familiar with using these devices! 8 Fiction and 8 Informational Mysteries are included for EACH skill! (24 Fiction and 24 Informational Cards Total in this Bundle!) NOTE: These are not actual mysteries! :) These are just called mysteries because the students have to determine the word meanings of the bold/underlined words, inferences from the text, and the main idea of the text. You will love the low prep of this activity! Enjoy! Special Note: The QR codes in the preview do not actually work. They will send you to my shop. I did this to protect my product while still being able to show you the look of the product. PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING: The QR Codes on these cards are made with shortened QR links. PLEASE be certain your district allows shortened links or you can gain temporary access to shortened links if they are blocked. Discuss this with your technology person before purchasing! Thank you!

We all know that engaging students is important. But do you ever struggle with unique ways to engage your students? I know I do. One night, while laying in bed, I came up with a fun idea for teaching certain concepts. Life-Size Game Boards. Pretty cool huh? To make this happen, you will need to do a little prep. However, it will be very worth it! Make sure you have large dice, cups and the board game tiles. (I linked my affiliate links for these in the preview and the actual product if you need them!) Print the clip art people, laminate and cut them out. Using binder clips, clip them to the cups. (See example pictures.) Lay out the game board tiles in any formation that looks like a game board. Use masking tape or packing tape, tape the cards to the tiles. Unlike my other games, there are no cards with this one just the poem. Make sure to print and laminate the poem. Students will read the poem first, roll ONE die, and do the task on the board. If the student lands on a blank square, have them choose any task on the board to do. If the student gets it correct, they stay on the board. If the student misses, they go back to the beginning! The first student to the end wins! I have done this game before, just not on a life-size game board until now! (Note: Pictures in the preview and cover page are sample pictures of the vocabulary life-size game, but the concept is the same.)

Great practice for Guide Words! Students will learn about guide words, play games, complete task cards, and show mastery through the assessment activities! This file includes: Guide Word Journal Page for student to glue in their journals Guide Word Task Cards (16) Guide Word Board Game-with instructions and game cards! Guide Word Task Sheet for Game Guide Word Independent Activity for Assessing Guide Word Cut and Paste Activity Guide Word Puzzles with Task Sheet Sure to help students with those crazy Guide Words! :)

Editable version of my Life-Size Game Boards! Edit these to match any concept you need! NOTE: This is NOT for commercial use! You are not allowed to make a game using this and resell it. You will be violating copyright laws if you do this. Thank you in advance. We all know that engaging students is important. But do you ever struggle with unique ways to engage your students? I know I do. One night, while laying in bed, I came up with a fun idea for teaching certain concepts. Life-Size Game Boards. Pretty cool huh? To make this happen, you will need to do a little prep. However, it will be very worth it! -Make sure you have large dice, cups and the board game tiles. (I linked my affiliate links for these in the product if you need them!) -Print the clip art people, laminate and cut them out. Using binder clips, clip them to the cups. (See example pictures.) -Type the questions or information you want in the squares (the text boxes are provided) -(Optional) There are editable question cards provided in case you make a game that you need question cards. -Lay out the game board tiles in any formation that looks like a game board. -There are no extra cards with this one like my other games. The questions are on the board. -Use masking tape or packing tape, tape the cards to the tiles. Students will roll ONE die, and do the task on the board. If the student lands on a blank square, have them choose any task on the board to do. If the student gets it correct, they stay on the board. If the student misses, they go back to the beginning! First student to the end wins! Note: To edit, just type in the text boxes provided.

Share Reading Lesson Plans for the ENTIRE YEAR! These plans are written for ANY book, you simply choose the book you want to use with your students, then follow the lesson plans. The lesson plans are written using 5 comprehension strategies: Asking Questions Visualization Making Inferences Determining Text Importance Making Connections Each Skill Includes: 6 Lesson Plans 6 Vocabulary Charts 6 Graphic Organizers for During Reading 6 Open Ended Assessments for After Reading 150 Pages IN ALL! Product also includes a Guide to Use to help you with any questions you may have, and also a PACING GUIDE. BOOK SUGGESTIONS ARE NOW INCLUDED! 30 Weeks of Lesson Plans (every sixth week is used for review.) Check out the preview for a two week sample of lesson plans vocabulary charts, graphic organizers and assessments. Hope you enjoy!! :)

Have you read The Christmas Selfie Contest by Rosie Greening? Oh my goodness! It is a must read in ANY age classroom around Christmas! The author teaches students that working together as a team is better than doing things alone! The vocabulary is amazing! I have created a book study that will help your students learn amazing vocabulary, the theme of the book, and work through the story elements of the text. You students will be exposed to deep writing topics, comprehension questions and so much more. Included in the Book Study: -Vocabulary Cards -Vocabulary Assessment -Vocabulary Assessment Answer Key -Comprehension Questions -Comprehension Questions Answer Key -Bio Poem about Alfie (the main character) -Letter to the Author -Summary Graphic Organizer -Character Traits Seflie for Alfie (Beginning of the Text) -Character Traits Seflie for Alfie (End of the Text) -Story Elements Analysis -Writing Connections (Self Connections) -Theme Analysis -Story Sequence If you do not own the book, click my Christmas Selfie Affiliate Link to read about the book and purchase a copy!

A Halloween reading passage with comprehension questions! Great for centers or stations this time of year!

5 Fun Halloween Poem for your kiddos! Color and Black and White! Great for Poetry Notebooks! :) Students can practice poetry strategies with these such as numbering lines, stanzas, finding rhyming patterns, even write reflections over what they think the poem means! Students can also use these as a visualization activity and illustrate what they visualize! Hope you Enjoy! Please leave feedback!