Writing Activity

Make a Book Printable

Make a Book Printable

Objective: To discuss story sequencing and to plan and write a story with a beginning, middle, and end. 1. Print as many inside pages as needed. Print the double sided. 2. Print the cover on card stock if desired.Learning Benchmarks: Post-Primary: The child...

Character Growth Chart

Character Growth Chart

1. With a book (or two) of your choice, analyze two of the characters and how they “grew” emotionally or mentally. 2. In the first box with the shortest figure, describe their character in the beginning of the text. In the second box with the mid-sized figure,...

Reading Playbook B

Reading Playbook B

We are so glad you have our Reading Playbook in your hands and anticipate all of the fun that is to come as you slowly and steadily teach your child to read. We cannot wait for you to assume your rightful spot, front and center, as your child begins to see the art of...

Reading Playbook A

Reading Playbook A

We are so glad you have our Reading Playbook in your hands and anticipate all of the fun that is to come as you slowly and steadily teach your child to read. We cannot wait for you to assume your rightful spot, front and center, as your child begins to see the art of...

Story Cards

Story Cards

1. Choose a set of cards to work with. One person may try this alone or this may be done as a pair or group. 2. Use the pictures on the cards to inspire a story. Each person adds to the story as they take turns drawing a new card. Turn the cards face down in a pile so...

Dialogue Task Cards

Dialogue Task Cards

1. Choose a card and read the scenario. 2. Write down the card number on the recording sheet. 3. Keeping the scenario in mind, write a paragraph of dialogue between the two characters. Make sure the dialogue is on topic and reflects the mood. 4. Repeat for all 8...

Story Starter Dice

Story Starter Dice

Objective: To build a story using the pictures on the dice for inspiration. 1. Each person takes a turn rolling a die. Use the picture that you roll to begin or to add on to the story. 2. Try to continue until the story has a beginning, a middle, and an...

Reading Connections Organizer

Reading Connections Organizer

After reading a fiction book of choice, reflect on the reading by completing the Text-to-Self, Text-to-Text, and Text-to-World Organizers.Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The child effectively utilizes text comprehension strategies. Post-Primary: The child understands...

Text Features Bookmark Search

Text Features Bookmark Search

1. Use this bookmark to remind you about the three text features you can use to deepen your understanding while you read. 2. When you come across a text feature that helped you better understand the text, write it down with the dry erase marker or on a mini sticky...