Figures of speech are words or phrases that are used in a non-literal way to describe something or emphasize a thought/idea. An understatement is a type of figure of speech where a writer or speaker uses language that minimizes an issue to be either comedic, polite,...
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Dry Erase Graphic Organizers
This activity will encourage your child to think critically after reading books, and best of all can be used over and over again! What you need: Dry erase marker Page protectors or laminator How to prep: Laminate each graphic organizer (or slip it in a page...
Book Sort
This activity will help your child differentiate between fiction books and non-fiction books! What you need: Scissors Glue How to prep: Cut out the Book Cover Cards. Directions: Examine each book cover and sort them into the Narrative & Expository Book SPLAT! Glue...
Video Biography Question Cards
This activity will guide your child in creating a video biography! What you need: Scissors Phone camera How to prep: Cut out the Question Cards. Directions: Choose someone older who will interview for a video biography. Use the Question Cards as a guide while...
Comic Strip Starters
Here's a fun, artistic twist on storytelling using figures of speech! What you need: Pencil and crayons or markers How to prep: Simply print the pages Directions: Use the narrative spaces provided to draw and create a narrative for the comic strip starter. Use both...
Affix Addition
Study root words, prefixes, and affixes through this fun, hands-on activity! What you need: Scissors Pencil How to prep: Print the pages Cut apart all the word parts and place them in separate areas with their label above the pile. Optional: In the blank spaces, add...
Text Evidence Detectives
Comprehending a text often means knowing where to look back in the text for information. This activity will have your child put on their detective hat to be on the hunt for important information and details in the text! What you need: Crayons or colored pencils How to...
Creative Writing with Similes
Let your child take the author's seat as they write acrostic poems using similes! How to prep: Print the pages Directions: Use the workspace to plan an acrostic poem using your name and similes. Once you are complete, review your poem, including spelling, with a...
Non-Fiction Text Features I Spy
Look out for text features (captions, glossary, italics, bold print, diagrams, labels, and lots more) in your child's favorite books! What you need: Your child’s favorite non-fiction book Scissors How to prep: Print the pages Cut out the Text Feature Cards Optional:...
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