There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! is a playful, back-to-school read that builds excitement and fluency through repetition, rhyme, and sequencing. In this text, the old lady swallows one school supply after another—books, a pencil case, some chalk, and more—until all the items come together in a surprising and satisfying ending.

This humorous, rhythmic story gives students many chances to practice key comprehension strategies such as identifying the author's purpose, retelling & summarizing, and asking questions. Students will be challenged with a fun word work activity that focuses on two-syllable words, and have a chance to create a fun, back-to-school craft as an extension activity!