Sunday, January 27, 2013

Birthday, Chance to Win, & Freebie

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!  I sure am! Smile

Friday was a 2 hour early dismissal, yesterday I had a fabulous birthday dinner with my family,

and tomorrow is my 27th birthday!

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In addition to working on report cards, science interactive notebooks, and lessons… I have been slaving away at my

and the Giant Peach Book Companion Pack. 

THIS IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE READ ALOUDS! 

I remember when I read this back in 3rd grade… I couldn’t put it down. 

I am so happy that I can now share this book with my kiddos!

This is a 172 page Mega Resource Pack that I created to use with my kiddos as a read aloud, but will also work perfectly if read in small groups or independently.  Click on any of the pictures below to see this in my TPT Shop!

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Included in this pack:

Vocabulary Cards

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Before Reading Activities

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Discussion/Comprehension Questions

Provided in list format if  discussing as whole group or as half sheet response sheets.

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Throughout the Book Activities

11 activities for students to do throughout the book. 

Students have to get creative and think outside of the box for these!

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Newspaper Activities

I don’t know about your kids but mine love to write newspaper articles more than anything else! 

They are going to have a blast doing these throughout the book.

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After the Book Activities

Students have to share their own opinion on some of these including coming up with another passenger, which part scared them, and thinking of the outcome if the peach landed some place else.

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Journal Entries

These would be great in a writing center or early finisher basket!  These could be used numerous times throughout the book.  Students can practice writing from another person (or insect’s) perspective!

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Making Comparisons

Have your students compare themselves to characters, characters to characters, and the book itself to other pieces of literature.

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Summary Organizers

These could be used as a whole group or small group activity to practice identifying the story elements of each chapter.  Students could also work on these independently if books are available for them to reference.

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Character Traits Notebook

Have your students use this notebook throughout reading the book to keep track of the characters’ actions and what character traits closely relate.

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Here is your freebie! Click on the image below to download.

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YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN THIS PACK Since its

almost my birthday!!

TELL me your favorite activity to do with your kiddos with this book,

FOLLOW my blog,

and LEAVE your email below. 

I will pick two winners Monday, January 28th at 8 p.m. EST.

Good luck!

29 comments:

  1. I usually do the summar organizers with them cos my kids need reinforcement with story elements! I follow your blog!

    cheriemae@gmail.com

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  2. Since I haven't read this book with my kids yet I don't have a favorite activity to do with them. I started reading/planning for it and thought it would be fun for them to write news articles about the events and have a class newspaper.
    Gina
    thirdgradetidbits@gmail.com

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  3. I love doing character traits with this book! Each insect helps teach this so well!

    I have done this book in 2nd grade for years, but know my 3rd graders will get SUCH a kick out of it!

    Happy early B-day! :) My sister's birthday was this past Friday.

    Would love to win... I just love your style!

    :)
    Christina
    christina4062@hotmail.com

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  4. I love the comprehension questions! It will really see who was listening to the story!
    I am a follower and soooooo hope I win this, as I am reading this aloud right now! :)
    Nicole
    Teaching With Style

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  5. I have 4 SUPER bright first graders that would have a BALL with this book. We are always in search of meaty books that they could do- we are tired of Magic Tree House and Junie B.! We would definitely use our ipads to tape ourselves discussing the book as if they were on a Reading Rainbow episode :)

    Thanks for the great chance!
    Katie King
    Queen of the First Grade Jungle

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  6. I probably shouldn't admit this out loud, especially with all the love for this book, but I've NEVER read this book or seen the movie. I know nothing about it! However, now I totally want to read it.

    Happy birthday! My husband is jealous of your lobster dinner. ;) he just sat down next to me and saw it.

    Reyesremarkablerants at gmail dot com

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  7. I like your vocabulary cards. Nothing like learning new fancy words :)
    Nice brithday dinner!
    Tania
    My Second Sense

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  8. OH, my, goodness! You have done an amazing job with this packet...and that's only what I can see in the previews. I love your sense of visual appeal.

    I like focusing on the word choice in this story...really helps the students see that you don't have to choose the same old words. Every. Single. Time.

    tokyoshoes (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  9. Wow this pack looks super impressive! My favorite part is the character traits notebook :) This was also one of my favorite stories that I ever read in elementary school...I think my second graders would love it!

    Lindsey - lmburto@gmail.com

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  10. I love Roald Dahl! I know I said it before. For this book, I like to do a little reader's theater. The kids love playing the parts and putting on a little show. I love this pack. It looks amazing!
    Eileen- eileengriffin14@gmail.com

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  11. I do not have a favorite activity for this book as I have never used it. I am a speech therapist who recently discovered your blog and store on TPT! I am impressed with this pack and would LOVE to use this with my language kiddos. I really enjoy using books in therapy and need more for my older kids...this is perfect! Thanks for creating this!
    Amy
    Amy.carlton78@gmail.com

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  12. I would really like to follow your blog. I am on my phone and don't see where to do this....

    Amy

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  13. I love having students make comparisons throughout the book, especially when they think of something I may not have myself.

    I am a follower. :) kap0809@yahoo.com

    Kelli
    Survivng the Little People

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  14. Your new unit is precious!!! I would love to snag this for some of my kiddos! <3

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  15. I love to do a James and the Giant Peach living museum including other Roald Dahl books.

    I follow your blog.

    thepolishedteacher@gmail.com
    ThePolishedTeacher

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  16. I love book units to use with my language students also. I am a speech therapist too and I would love to have this unit! angelene1999@hotmail.com

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  17. I've never read this book with kids, but I'd love to do summarizing and comparison activities!

    Kathryn
    kjanebarnum@yahoo.com

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  18. Happy Birthday! I love the way your unit looks! So eye-catching!! James and the Giant Peach is one of my all-time favorite books to share with my fourth graders. I love when they make WANTED posters for one of the characters. I also have the play version of the book. The kiddos love to perform! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    Ursula
    ugamler@boyertownasd.org

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  19. Happy Birthday Tracey! This is such great timing because I am planning to read this book with my kiddos in a few weeks! Tomorrow is my birthday and this would be a wonderful b-day present! I love this creative unit!

    bethbily@gmail.com
    Beth Bily
    secondgradediscoveries.blogspot.com

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  20. Creating an ABC vocabulary book is a great activity to this chapter book. Happy Birthday fellow Aquarius. lgtasev@msn.com

    Lori

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  21. Happy early Bday.. . My kids struggle with comprehension. So I do as much read aloud and connections as I can. I would love to win to have more resources to help my students.

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  22. WOW!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe how much work/time/energy/creativeness, etc. you put into this resource. It looks fabulous! I've never used this book in my room, but I would love to. I love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by the same author - and love it! Hope to win! I follow you in all ways possible. Thanks.
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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  23. Happy Birthday ! I would love to use this fabulous resource with my 4th graders when studying fantasy ! :)

    Wendy Darcy
    wendydarcy@k12.waltham.ma.us

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  24. I love vocab cards. I love increasing their vocabulary :) I follow your blog. melissaclint@gmail.com
    Happy Birthday!!!

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  25. Happy Belated birthday...I just wanted to say that you're stuff is just WAY TOO CUTE. Love seeing the things you put together in your units. You are so creative.

    ღDeAnne
    First Grade and Fabulous

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  26. This looks fabulous! Love your blog and had to find you after purchasing your main idea units on TPT. Look forward to following you! You do amazing work! Happy belated birthday! Mine was on the 25th. Although, I am not quite as young:) Enjoy the rest of your week!

    Amanda Bryant
    A Traveled Teacher

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  27. I love this unit. Will you be adding it to your Teacher's Notebook store? I looked but didn't see it. I would also love to see your Main Idea packs on TN too.

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  28. I teach Mild/Moderate Special Education and am new to teaching 3rd grade so, I have never taught this unit before. My students are going to see the play so, I wanted to read the book before they went.
    Christena
    harper7701@aol.com

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