Reading

I love making subjects come alive through reading. I find that when kids get a chance to use literature as a tool for immersion in a subject, setting, or character, they become invested in their learning experiences.  As I publish my lessons and activities that are reading and literature focused I will post them here, so please check back frequently. 

International Book Study Projects: $1
After students read books about the world in literature groups, have them put together a presentation about the setting of their book. This packet includes project menu options as well as organizational charts for student preparation.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/International-Reading-Group-Projects

Great Depression Book Study Thinking Chart: Free

This can be used as an assessment tool or product focus for student literature circles focusing on the theme of "The Great Depression." I have my students read books about the Great Depression and have them meet once or twice a week in their lit. circle groups. During each meeting, students add to their thinking chart showing their knowledge gained.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thinking-Chart-Great-Depression-Book-Study

WWII Compare and Contrast Essay: $1

I used this as an essay guideline for my reading students in cooperation with their US history class. When they were studying WW II, I had students read one Holocaust book in a literature circle and then they read another book from a different perspective about WW II. I had students choose one element of their books to compare and contrast.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/WW-II-Book-Study-Compare-and-Contrast-Essay