Description

What is this resource?
This is a focused KEVIN HENKES read-aloud companion pack for the books Chrysanthemum, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Wemberly Worried, Owen, Julius: The Baby of the World, Chester’s Way, and Sheila Rae, The Brave by Kevin Henkes. The purpose of this resource is to provide teachers and students with a structured focus on vocabulary, text-based higher level questions, comprehension, and ELA-based skills through an authentic and engaging children’s literature.

What is included?
This is a BUNDLED resource. It includes the linked resources below. Click the titles to see the standards and skills addressed by each. Each resource includes a combination of ELA posters, Vocabulary Word Cards and definitions, Text-Based Questions, Writing Prompts, Collaborative Poster Templates and 3 Differentiated Comprehension Checks.

Chrysanthemum
Wemberly Worried
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
Owen
Julius, The Baby of the World
Sheila Rae, The Brave
Chester’s Way

Where can I preview a sample of this resource?
Click PREVIEW to see the types of resources and activities included in this pack. PLEASE NOTE: the preview shows the format for ALL books in the Let’s Read series and shows the types of activities included. The specifics change according to the content and standards addressed by each book.

Who created this resource?
Abby Mullins, also known as Babbling Abby, is a former kindergarten and first grade teacher who most recently was an interventionist in a Title I school. She holds a BA in both psychology and elementary education, along with an MA in teacher leadership. She loves creating engaging experiences for students, collaborating with passionate educators, and bringing her creativity and enthusiasm to classrooms across the globe through curriculum and resource development. Abby also blogs at The Inspired Apple where she shares here ideas, activities, and her love of education.