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Magic Tree House #13: Reading Questions
Reading comprehension questions for the 13th Magic Tree House book, Vacation Under the Volcano, are divided by chapter. Each chapter warrants three to five questions. They cover basic comprehension, vocabulary, and some inference.
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The Backpack Travel Journals
Strap on those backpacks, it's time to travel through history with this literature unit based on the first four books of The Magic Tree House series. While reading through these fun stories, children create story maps, record interesting...
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Magic Tree House - Afternoon on the Amazon (Ch. 4)
In this comprehension worksheet, young scholars read the book Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 4 from Magic Tree House, and answer short answer questions and define vocabulary words. Students complete 10 problems.
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Magic Tree House - Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 6
In this comprehension worksheet, learners read the book Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 6 from Magic Tree House, and answer short answer questions and define vocabulary words. Students complete 9 problems.
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Magic Tree House - Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 8
In this comprehension worksheet, learners read the book Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 8 from Magic Tree House, and answer short answer questions and define vocabulary words. Students complete 8 problems.
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Magic Tree House - Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 9
In this comprehension worksheet, students read the book Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 9 from Magic Tree House, and answer short answer questions and define vocabulary words. Students complete 7 problems.
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Dinosaurs Before Dark
Young readers travel back to the time of the dinosaurs in this literature unit based on the story Dinosaurs Before Dark. Intended for use with upper-elementary special education students, this resource provides reading comprehension,...
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Men and Women of the Revolution Interview Sheet- Magic Tree House Series
In this men and women of the American Revolution interview worksheet, students work with a partner to prepare five questions that will be used for mock interviews. They write the questions, and discuss possible answers before recording...
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Jack's Journal: Magic Tree House series
In this fact and opinion worksheet, students list 5 facts they learned in a Magic Tree House book. Students also list 5 opinions.
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Mummies in the Morning Egyptian pyramids, hieroglyphics
Visit the Magic Treehouse and take your class on a trip through time with a reading of the children's book Mummies in the Morning. Using the story to spark an investigation into Egyptian culture, this literature unit engages...
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Twister on Tuesday Chapter 8
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students complete a 12 question multiple choice exercise pertaining to chapter 8 of Twister on Tuesday by Mary Pope Osborn.
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George Says Thanks
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students, after reading Revolutionary War on Wednesday, fill in five blanks to a thank-you note that George Washington may have written to thank a soldier for his war efforts.
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Civil War on Sunday
Reading Mary Pope Osborne's Civil War on Sunday? Here's a packet crammed with activities, exercises, reading guides, and project suggestions. A must-have for your curriculum library.
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Picture-Perfect Story Settings
Using common picture books, teachers can help learners develop the setting for their next creative writing projects.
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Creating Characters
Examine character in depth. Over the course of these six lessons, learners explore their own character traits, determine the traits of characters in the books they read, practice comparing and contrasting, and collaborate in small groups...
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Latin Isn't Dead
In this Latin roots worksheet, students write an English word that comes from a list of fifteen Latin roots. Students study the first one done for them.
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Dolphins or Sharks?
In this dolphins and sharks comparison activity, students complete a web on each animal and choose from a list the attributes that fit each one. Students create a poster promoting conservation of our ocean friends.
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Descendants on Ice
In this animal worksheet, students use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast a prehistoric creature with an animal living today.
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Library Lingo Crossword
In this library lingo crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 6 clues to determine the 6 literary genre names that complete the word puzzle.
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Introducing the Super 3 Research Model
Fourth graders read the fiction selection, Dolphins at Daybreak, and then the corresponding non-fiction books about dolphins and sharks. They use a specific research model to find information about dolphins and sharks from books and...
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Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Mary Pope Osborne
A site for kids to learn about Mary Pope Osborne's life. Find out more about the author of the Magic Tree House series of children's books.