Description
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats is a sweet book about a boy and his dog, but it also includes themes of problem solving and learning new things. These comprehension focused activities in Digital and PDF make planning so easy.
HOW IS THE WHISTLE FOR WILLIE UNIT USED?
This unit comes prepped and ready in PDF and for Google Slides TM. You can pick and choose which pieces to use as they match your standards. I suggest using this resource with your guided reading group, with book clubs, for mentor text lessons, and especially for writing. It is organized in a before, during, and after reading format.
WHAT SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES ARE IN THE WHISTLE FOR WILLIE UNIT?
The following skills are addressed with this companion:
- schema builder
- preteaching tier 2 vocabulary (organizer and word cards)
- I Can Whistle poem for fluency
- story elements organizer
- character traits organizer
- sequencing events cut and paste
- question task cards and response (form 4 pages)
- and writing in response to the reading materials (2 prompt ideas and cover for a class book.)
34 pages (1/2 B/W PDF and 1/2 Color for Google Slides TM)
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WHAT TEACHERS HAVE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS UNIT:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jackie C. says, “Thank you! What a great resource to use with my guided reading groups!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mayra Maknojia says, “Excellent Resource!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sparkles and Confetti says, “My small groups really enjoyed this!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Debbie O. says, “So many TEKS covered in one package ! Thank you :)”
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Lori Ann S. –
I can’t wait to use this unit with my students.
Debbie N. –
So many TEKS covered in one package ! Thank you 🙂
Gelenor Adams –
Thanks
Diane L. –
Great addition for reading. Thank you!
Tammy S. –
So many great ideas, thanks!
Vicky D. –
great
Radiant Revelations –
Thanks
Alissa D. –
Great resources!
julie W. –
Great activities for this book study.
Susie L. –
Great!
Britt Campos –
Thank you!
Sparkles and Confetti –
My small groups really enjoyed this!
Lori B. –
Great product! Thanks!
Renee C. –
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Cecilia G. –
Great product! Thank you
Rachael O. –
Great item!
Susan S. –
Great resource!
deborah langdon –
One of my favorite authors!
Sara L. –
Great Product!
Mayra Maknojia –
Excellent Resource!
Amanda D. –
Great Resource! Thanks!
James Ring –
great resource
jackie C. –
Thank you! What a great resource to use with my guided reading groups!
Jane M. –
wow
Debra B. –
great package!
Jennifer F. –
Thank you!
Marla M. –
Thanks for all your work and sharing!
Elva R. –
Great resource
joanne G. –
Great resource!
Krystal W. –
My students enjoyed the poem! Many of the other items were a little difficult for my first graders to write on because their handwriting is still larger.
Emilia M. –
Great Resource. Thank you.
Deb B. –
My kidos loved this cute resoruce than you for creating it