Mikey's Mardi Gras Surprise
by TikTalk Speech © 2026
Price: $3.99 USD
Subjects: specialed
Grades: 2,3,4,5,6
Description
This engaging Mardi Gras–themed Boom Card deck targets reading comprehension, inferencing, and higher-level thinking skills through the heartwarming story of Mikey and his determination to be part of his school parade. Set against a festive backdrop of purple, green, and gold, students follow Mikey as he faces a challenge, works through his worries, and discovers that with support and resilience, he can still be part of something special. Throughout the deck, students answer WH questions, identify key details, make inferences about character feelings and motivations, interpret figurative language, and determine the story’s main idea and theme. Carefully scaffolded multiple-choice and open-ended questions guide learners from literal comprehension to deeper analysis of character traits and problem-solving. This resource is ideal for Grades 2–5, as well as upper elementary intervention, special education, and speech-language therapy sessions. Perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras while strengthening essential comprehension skills, this deck blends seasonal engagement with meaningful literacy practice.
Acknowledgements
“This resource was developed using AI-assisted brainstorming to enhance creativity and instructional clarity.”