Giraffe Problems Activities for Reading Comprehension
Giraffe Problems is a heartwarming story about a giraffe that doesn’t like his neck. A cute little turtle shows him how lucky he is to have a long neck. This story is great for teaching message to the readers and talking about self-esteem. This Giraffe Problems activities pack is filled with comprehension strategies to focus on the Common Core State Standards. There are also writing and word work activities. It also includes a few fun math games too. Students will have fun creating the giraffe craft or the turtle craft.
$6.00
Giraffe Problems activities included:
Anchor Text:
- Giraffe Problems by Jory John
Writing:
- Retell Prewriting & Writing
- Opinion Prewriting & Writing
Math:
- Roll and Add Number Grid
- Double the Fun
- Tally Graph
Word Work:
- ABC Order
- Syllables
- Word Search
Reading Strategies:
- Predicting 2 options
- Character Feelings
- Check for Understanding 2 options
- Fiction or Non-Fiction
- My Opinion
- Problem & Solution 3 options
- Character Analysis
- Message
- Main Idea & Details
- Making Connections
- Point of View
- Retelling B, M, & E 2 options
- Sequencing Cut &. Paste 2 options
- Features of Fiction
- Questions
Colorful Posters
- 6 questions on a ring
- Main idea
- Details/sequencing cards words only
- Characters
- Setting
- Sees, does, thinks, feels with 4+ matching cards for each one
- Problem and solution 2
- Message posters 5 options
Turtle Craft
Giraffe Craft
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