The Junkyard Wonders is perfect any time of year for addressing themes of bullying, friendship, and self-esteem. This comprehension focused unit was developed as a reading and writing unit co-taught with our guidance counselor. It includes both Digital for Google Slides TM and PDF options. If your school uses one to one devices, the digital format will be a great help for literature circles or stations. Activities/Skills included in the unit are:

Give one, Get one about Junkyards

Vocabulary organizer with 7 pre-selected words

Cause and Effect Relationships (during and after reading activities

Summarizing

Making Comparisons

Questioning Task Cards and Recording Form 4 pages

Letter Writing

Writing Prompt (full writing prompt and materials 7 pages)

44 pages total

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