Description
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo Lionni is a sweet book of friendship. It is best suited for second to third grade students. This Common Core aligned and comprehension focused unit makes planning EASY and teaching EFFECTIVE! It includes before/during/after activities you can use for mentor text lessons, book clubs, guided reading, or paired reading.
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE ALEXANDER AND THE WIND-UP MOUSE UNIT?
- ๏ธI Know, I See, I Wonder (prereading)
- ๏ธAlphaboxes
- ๏ธVocabulary page and word cards for modeling
- ๏ธStory Elements Anchor Chart
- ๏ธStory Elements Organizer
- ๏ธConcept Sort
- ๏ธQuestioning Page
- ๏ธCharacter Analysis
- ๏ธMaking Inferences Anchor Chart
- ๏ธMy Inference (favorite scene)
- Comparing Leo Lionniโs Books
- ๏ธWriting in Response to Reading
- ๏ธClass Book Cover
- ๏ธWriting page for Alexanderโs New Friend
- ๏ธWhatโs Close to Alexanderโs Heart
38 pages total
OTHER LEO LIONNI RESOURCES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
This unit can be purchased individually, but is also included in my Leo Lionni Author Study. Other units included in the author study are:
GET THEM ALL IN THE AUTHOR STUDY:
Leo Lionni Author Study Bundle
WHAT OTHER TEACHERS HAVE THOUGHT OF THIS UNIT:
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Giant Icebergย (TpT Seller) says, “Great things that I haven’t seen with other sellers!”
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Kathryn S. says, “An amazing resource; thank you for sharing your hard work and creativity with others!”
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Carrie C. says, “Great follow up to the book. Engaging activities.”
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Elizabeth R. says, “More than enough to thoroughly cover the story, very well thought out”
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Sharon S. –
This is a nice supplement to my unit on Alexander and the Wind up Mouse.
LAURIE H. –
Great resource!
Lois C. –
I would add a few more activities about friendship and wanting the best for friends.
Arsheen M. –
Great Unit
Kindness is Their SuperPower –
WOW
Kelley S. –
Thank you!
cheryl L. –
Too cute!
Debbie W. –
This is so cute. Thanks
Jessica A. –
This will be great to use with my first graders. I especially like the page where you included boxes for the students to spell the words in. Thanks
Theresa Stoufer –
I love the skills you include in this unit. Very comprehensive!
LyndaSLP123 –
Well-done resource for a cute book. Thank you.
Starla W. –
This is such a great resource to go with this book! Love it! Thank-You!
Happily Ever After Education –
Thanks so much!
CollinsCreations –
I love the vocabulary pages!! I also like the writing pages… Makes a great “lesson” for the sub tub!
Loretta W. –
Wonderful Activities for ELA!
eltigger –
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to use this!
Deb K. –
Love this! So many great activities!
Kim H. –
Great packet! Thank you!
Buyer –
Love it! So many great activities to use with the book.
Alison J. –
Thank you!
Tiffany R. –
Great resource! Thank you!
Nicole D. –
Fantastic!
Cynthia S. –
Many of these activities enhanced my lessons. Nice!
Sanders Stars –
This is a really great resource, and it covers several standards! I am excited to use it in my class!
Erica T. –
Wonderful!
Sarah P. –
Great resource!
Elizabeth R. –
More than enough to thoroughly cover the story, very well thought out
Carrie C. –
Great follow up to the book. Engaging activities.
Michelle Jones –
lots of great resources!
Alicia G. –
Good for using with my guided reading group
Kathryn S. –
An amazing resource; thank you for sharing your hard work and creativity with others!
Melissa A. –
Helps to see if students understand character, setting and plot.
kelly R. –
Thank you!
LaToya Nelson –
Awesome Tool
Ashley Seal –
Awesome!
Mrs. Molly’s Toolbox –
Awesome!
Karyn L. –
Love this!!
Stephanie S. –
Great!
claire J. –
wow!
Nicole N. –
Thanks. This is great!
Giant Iceberg –
Great things that I haven’t seen with other sellers!
Carmi C. –
This will be so useful! Thank you!
Andrea G. –
Thanks!
Leila R. –
This was a great resource!
Margaret S. –
Will use in reading groups as a book study/skills lesson.
Susan D. –
Thanks for the great resource!
Jennifer T. –
Excellent resource. Lots of great sheets to work with.
Danielle C. –
Excellent resource! Thank you for creating/sharing!
Gaye S. –
Great resource and activities for this book!
Kaysley T. –
Great resource. I used this with my students in small group.
Lee A. –
Wonderful product! Students love it and was very easy to implement.
Stephanie S. –
Thank you! This is such a great classroom resource!