This comprehensive resource is designed to provide a week of Balanced Literacy activities aligned with English Language Arts standards to enhance learning as well as engaging math games and crafts. The packet features four beloved Jan Brett holiday stories—The Wild Christmas Reindeer, Christmas Trolls, Home for Christmas, and Who’s Knocking on Christmas Eve?—and includes activities tailored to each.
Writing:
- Graphic organizers and writing pages for opinion, narrative, and informational tasks.
- Student editing sheets and a teacher rubric for assessment.
Guided Reading:
- Story-specific activities like sequencing, cause and effect, and character analysis.
- Compare-and-contrast sheets for deeper comprehension.
Word Work:
- Vocabulary cards, sentence practice, and grammar-focused exercises (e.g., contractions, opposites, and parts of speech).
Crafts:
- Fun holiday crafts such as a Christmas Gnome, a troll page topper, and a hedgehog-themed project.
Perfect for enhancing literacy skills with creative, holiday-themed activities!
