Ramona Quimby, Age 8 - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4
Author: Marie-Helen Goyetche
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2006-12-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553198581

Your students will relate to this coming-of-age story filled with difficulties at school and at home. Educators can start their unit on this novel right away with ready-made questions and writing activities. Replace vocabulary words with their synonyms to complete the sentences. Match characters to their descriptions. Evaluate the concept of consequences by brainstorming some other outcomes to Ramona's behavior. Describe a time when an uncomfortable conversation was necessary in order to 'clear the air'. Record stages of a favorite science experiment in 3 stages. Create a Story Star Maker, detailing the who, what, where, when , why, and how of the story. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Ramona is a typical eight-year-old, but growing up is not easy! For instance, a new fad begins at school where the children whack hard-boiled eggs on their heads before they eat them. Unluckily for Ramona, she accidentally ends up wearing raw egg on her head – this is not her favorite day! She also must deal with the challenges of being with a four-year-old after school, her older sister’s moods, her father quitting his job and studying full time, the family car breaking down, and her family’s financial troubles. By the end of this entertaining story, Ramona has come to terms with a few things and is just a little bit more mature.

Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Author: Beverly Cleary
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1981-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0688004776

Ramona Quimby, one of the most loved characters in children's fiction, has now reached third grade. At school, she acquires a new teacher, Mrs. Whaley, who addresses the class as "you guys." At home, she helps the family "squeak by" as her father returns to college to become an art teacher. All the Quimbys have their ups and downs, but none feels them more intensely than Ramona. Her low point is undoubtedly reached the day she throws up in class and Mrs. Whaley instructs the children to hold their noses and file into the hall. But three days later Ramona recovers her verve sufficiently to give a book report in the style of a T.V. commercial, bringing down the house with her final ad-lib line of "I can't believe I read the whole thing!" Writing with humor and compassion, Beverly Cleary continues her chronicle of a child's growth and lovingly reaffirms the durability of the memorable Quimby family. They may not be nice all the time, but they stick together through good times and bad.

Hatchet - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

Hatchet - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
Author: Sarah Joubert
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553198875

A thrilling adventure of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness to learn the basic needs for survival. Help students think deeper about the novel and offer a great jumping off point for class discussion. Demonstrate prior knowledge of the story's setting, including animals and terrain Brian may come across. Answer true or false questions about the turtle and its eggs that Brian encountered. Describe Brian's appearance as he saw himself in the lake. Finish sentences with vocabulary words from the story. Students imaging being Brian and come up with their own survival plan. Complete a chart detailing the events Brian survives, what his reactions were, and what he learned from them. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Hatchet is a Newbery Honor winning story about a boy surviving a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. Miles off course, Brian must wait out the search for him while surviving in the harsh environment. With nothing but a hatchet his mother gave him, Brian soon discovers his greatest tool for survival is himself. A bear, porcupine, moose and even tornado threaten to hinder Brian’s attempt at survival; however, he manages to make a shelter for himself, weapons, and finally a fire. With these tools, Brian must hunt and gather food and water in order to stay alive while he waits for a rescue plane to find him.

Chasing Vermeer - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

Chasing Vermeer - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
Author: Chad Ibbotson
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2019-07-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0228304903

Help find a stolen painting while solving clues that lead to a hidden message. The included answer key is easy to use, making this resource the perfect comprehensive tool for any novel study. Describe a series of coincidences that occur in the novel. Infer what Petra's father may be hiding based on his actions, and what you would do in the character's shoes. Number the events that occur in Ms. Hussey's class in the order that they happen in the chapter. Predict what Calder will do once he starts questioning Mrs. Sharpe's innocence. Take the book's theme of ancestry into the real world by writing a short fictional story about ancestors interacting with historical figures. Name and describe the key locations in the book and detail how the setting impacted the plot. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Chasing Vermeer is an action-packed story filled with mystery, danger and coincidences. Calder Pillay and Petra Andalee live on the same street, but they may as well be strangers. When a series of odd events take place, the two take notice and begin questioning the signs around them. A strange assignment from their teacher encourages them to look deeper into the works of Johannes Vermeer. When one of Vermeer's paintings is stolen, the pair team up in the hopes of solving the mystery behind the art theft. A series of coincidences lead the pair down a rabbit hole of clues that eventually lead them to solving two seemingly unrelated mysteries. Chasing Vermeer encourages the reader to follow along with the mystery to help solve a message hidden within its pages.

Old Yeller - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

Old Yeller - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
Author: Chad Ibbotson
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2019-05-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0228303710

Discover the power behind the friendship of a boy and his dog. The easy-to-use format allows for lots of variety in activities to go along with the book. Enter the mind of Travis as he explains his feelings after shooting the deer. Identify statements about the novel as true or false. Describe how Travis' attitudes change towards certain characters from the story. Predict what will become of Old Yeller based on events from previous chapters. Conduct a study on women settlers and describe how you would feel if put in their position. Categorize the different dangers Travis faces throughout the novel on a graphic organizer. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Old Yeller tells the story of a boy, his dog, and the events that lead to their unlikely friendship. Travis Coates has no need for a dog, regardless of what his father tells him. Instead, he wants a horse. Travis’ father promises to bring one home for him if he is able to step up and take care of the farm while his father is away. The 14-year-old takes this newfound responsibility to heart and sets out to prove that he deserves the title of “man of the house”. A short time after Travis’ father leaves the farm, a stray dog wanders onto their property. The Coates family name him “Old Yeller” in part because of his filthy yellow fur. Travis wants no part of this nuisance dog. He comes to change his mind when Old Yeller saves Travis’ younger brother from a bear. From then on, Travis and Old Yeller become inseparable, leading to Old Yeller helping Travis keep up his duties on the farm. The story progresses in this manner until one task threatens the health of them both.

The Secret Garden - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

The Secret Garden - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
Author: Chad Ibbotson
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2018-08-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0228303354

Enter a world filled with magic and wonder. The worksheets are perfect for small group and individualized work. Examine the changes happening to Mary as she explores the gardens. Answer multiple choice questions about Colin and his mood. Imagine how Mary will spend her time at the manor. Describe some of the magical elements found in the story. Elaborate on the theme of mood and health from the book and use it to create a new story. Explore the idea of positive and negative effects on a character's mood with a helpful graphic organizer. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: The Secret Garden is a story of the healing magic of nature. Mary Lennox is an unhappy little girl. She lives with her parents in India. She is left on her own and is waited on by servants. When an illness runs through the household, Mary is suddenly made an orphan. She is shipped off to England to live in her Uncle's manor. There, Mary must adapt to her new lifestyle. She must learn to do things on her own, and entertain herself. It's in the gardens that Mary spends her time. The fresh air and natural surroundings seem to do her well, as her health and spirits begin to improve. The mystery behind the hidden garden only helps to fuel Mary's imagination, and she is determined to find and unlock its secrets. The Secret Garden is an empowering tale of overcoming one's shortcomings.

Gregor the Overlander - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

Gregor the Overlander - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
Author: Rosella Westcott
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1771673974

Fall underground to a magical land where a prophecy is soon to come true. Surpass all expectations with thought-provoking activities. Students give meaning to sentences from the novel. Write the true version of false statements from the book. Determine what a metaphor is and find an example from the story. Recall in detail the complete prophecy as told to Gregor. Choose the definition that matches the underlined vocabulary word from the text. Students explore the concept of betrayal and reflect on a time in which they experienced this. Students create their own Underland and write a short story about how to get there. Compare the Overland and Underland in a graphic organizer. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Gregor the Overlander is a story of a fantastical world deep beneath the surface of the earth. Gregor is home alone in New York City watching his baby sister and grandmother. After his sister falls through a grate in the basement, Gregor follows her deep underground into a new world. The Underland is filled with humans whose skin is almost see-through, giant bats, rats, mice, and fireflies. A conflict between the human city of Regalia and the rats is creating panic among the inhabitants. It's not until a prophecy is revealed that Gregor finds himself involved in plans to save the Underland. Gregor the Overlander is an epic story of fantasy and destiny.

Through the Looking-Glass - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

Through the Looking-Glass - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
Author: Chad Ibbotson
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2016-04-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1771676396

Travel to a strange land and find out what it's like to be a piece in a chess game. A variety of question styles ensure students stay engaged with the novel and better enjoy the story. Compare Alice's movements in the mirror world to that of a pawn in the game of chess. Answer a series of multiple choice questions to show comprehension of Alice and the Queen's interaction. Using details gathered throughout the novel, draw a map of the looking-glass world. Become familiar with synonyms by finding words that mean the same as the underlined words found in the text. Compare the real world to the looking-glass world by describing events and actions that take place in both. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Through the Looking-Glass is a fantastical story about a mirrored world beyond the reflective glass. The story follows Alice six months after her adventures in Wonderland. This time, Alice climbs through the mirror on top of her mantelpiece and finds herself in an alternate world from her own. Alice soon becomes part of a large-scale chess game, where she meets strange and interesting characters through her journey. Traveling the land, Alice meets Tweedledum and Tweedledee, learns of the Walrus and the Carpenter, runs into the Red and White Kings and Queens before being crowned Queen herself. Through the Looking-Glass is a strange tale of chess, strategy, and imagination. A great companion to the Disney movie, Alice Through the Looking Glass with Johnny Depp.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
Author: Chad Ibbotson
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2018-06-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 022830332X

Travel through a wardrobe to discover your destiny. The activity sheets are great for accountability of the information. Students put themselves in Peter's shoes and imagine how he feels about staying at the Professor's house. Get into the mind of Lucy and predict what she will do about what she learns of the wardrobe. Break down the conversation Peter and Susan have with the Professor to determine why it was so strange. Answer multiple choice questions about Narnia's history based on what was read in the novel. Create a map of the Witch's fortress. Draw and describe some of the creatures from the book. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe mirrors the difficulties of war at home with conflict in a fantastical land. Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan have been sent to live in the country to get away from the air-raids that are affecting London. They find themselves in the care of an old Professor in a large house. To spend the time, the children roam about the house, investigating every nook and cranny. In one particular room lies a large wardrobe filled with fur coats. It's inside this wardrobe that the children find themselves traveling to the magical land of Narnia. Here, the children are immediately plunged into a conflict between the inhabitants of Narnia and the Witch that have cursed them. The children learn that they are part of a prophecy that foretells two human boys and two human girls will defeat the Witch and bring peace to the land. The group meet up with Aslan before an epic battle that sees the children victorious and prosperous as the new Kings and Queens of Narnia. This magical tale allows children to gain control over their destiny and fight for the rights of others.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4

The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4
Author: Marie-Helen Goyetche
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2006-12-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 155319859X

Enjoy this tale of friendship and adventure, a new take on family vacations. Get your students thinking and predicting with the use of before and after you read questions. Answer opinion questions to set up the reading. Understand difficult words that will be used in the book. Use proof from the novel to find out why Ralph liked motorcycles so much. Students describe an exciting adventure they were a part of. Create new idioms like "quiet as a mouse". Identify problems Keith encounters in a flow chart, leading to how he solves each problem. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Meet Ralph, the perky and reckless mouse that lives at Mountain View Inn. Vacationing boy Keith Gridley brings out his motorcycle, and through the mouse hole, Ralph falls in love with it. They become friends and share the motorcycle. Ralph gets into many entertaining situations. While on an errand to find an aspirin for his sick friend, Ralph gets caught by two teachers. Eventually Ralph escapes and finds an aspirin, which he brings to Keith. Now that Keith's family’s vacation is coming to an end, he wants to bring Ralph home with him. Ralph, however, wants to stay at the Inn, since this is his home. Keith gives his motorcycle to Ralph to enjoy as the two part ways.