Spookley The Square Pumpkin Comprehension Activities

by Literacy Stations

Price: 300 points or $3 USD

Subjects: reading,litReadingComprehension,themesAndMainIdeas,integrationCauseAndEffect,integrationRetelling,integrationOfKnowledgeAndIdeas,firstDayOfAutumn

Grades: 1

Description: Give your students extra comprehension practice with this Spookley the Square Pumpkin Boom Cards deck. Perfect for fall literacy centers or independent reading practice, these interactive slides help students apply 1st grade reading strategies using a text they already love. What’s Inside: - Main Idea & Details – Type the main idea and two supporting points - Sequencing – Drag-and-drop numbered steps to retell the story in order - Character Thinking Maps – Describe Spookley’s thoughts at the beginning, middle, and end - Story Elements – Identify characters, setting, problem, and solution - Compare & Contrast – Write how Spookley changes from start to finish - Cause & Effect – Match cause and effect using draggable text boxes - Predictions – Read a part of the story, then type what might happen next - Making Connections – Share what the story reminds them of - Summarizing – Complete a “Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then” retell - Character Traits – Type words to describe Spookley, the pumpkins, and the farmer - Pumpkin Craft Extension – Drag and drop shapes and faces to create unique pumpkins - Shape Matching – Match shaped pumpkins to outlines (triangles, stars, hearts, and more) How It Works: - Audio directions included on every card for independent use - Interactive drag-and-drop and type-in responses - Self-checking for immediate feedback - Works on tablets, Chromebooks, and laptops Skill Focus: - Reading Comprehension - Story Elements & Sequencing - Vocabulary & Writing