A Bad Case of the Stripes Lesson Plans and Resources

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  • Asking Questions: L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 SL.3.1c SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
  • Making Connections: L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
  • Making Predictions: L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
  • Retelling & Summarizing: L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
  • Visualizing: L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.10 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
  • Word Work: RF.3.3 RF.3.4
  • Vocabulary: L.3.4a L.3.5b L.3.6

    • A Bad Case of Stripes Super Pack


    This outrageous story about a girl who develops a bad case of the stripes will easily keep students entertained while they work to develop key comprehension skills including how to ask questions, make logical predictions, and make meaningful connections while reading.

    Get everything you need to deliver meaningful reading instruction using A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

    • Comprehension Strategy Lesson Plans
    • Page by Page Guided Think Sheets
    • Text Based Reader’s Notebook Prompts
    • Word Work Lesson Plan and Activities for Adjectives
    • Interactive Vocabulary Games and Activities
    • Running Record Assessment
    • Extension Activities for Early Finishers
    • Answer Keys
    • Complete Common Core Alignment
    • and More!
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    Comprehension Strategy Resources

    All comprehension strategy packs come complete with a step by step strategy lesson plan, guided page by page think sheet, answer key, text based reader's notebook prompt, and complete common core alignment

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    Asking Questions with A Bad Case of Stripes


    Learning to ask questions while reading is an important skill for readers to master. Use A Bad Case of Stripes to help readers clarify their understanding of text and ask questions that will deepen comprehension.
    L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 SL.3.1c SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
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    Making Connections with A Bad Case of Stripes


    Knowing how to find connections to deepen your understanding of a text is a key skill for readers to develop. Use this lesson plan to show students how to draw meaningful connections even with a story as fantastic as Camilla Cream's.
    L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RL.3.3 RL.3.4 SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
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    Making Predictions with A Bad Case of Stripes


    The bizarre story of Camilla's case of the stripes lays the perfect framework for readers to practice making logical predictions. Use this lesson plan to help readers think about what might logically happen in a story as unusual as this one.
    L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
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    Retelling and Summarizing with A Bad Case of Stripes


    With its linear plot and outrageous set of events, A Bad Case of Stripes will easily engage readers as they work to summarize the story.
    L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RL.3.4 RL.3.5 RL.3.7 SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
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    Visualizing with A Bad Case of Stripes


    David Shannon's vibrant description and use of imagery make it easy for readers to create mental images while reading. Use this lesson plan to help readers who need practice visualizing to focus on the details in the writing.
    L.3.6 RF.3.3 RF.3.4 RL.3.10 RL.3.6 RL.3.7 SL.3.1d SL.3.2 SL.3.3 W.3.8
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    A Bad Case of Stripes Extension Activity


    The BookPagez extension activities are a great way to push student engagement beyond the pages of the text. Try using this activity with early finishers, with students who show a deeper connection with the text, or as a center activity.
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    A Bad Case of Stripes Running Record


    Use this "done for you" Running Record to assess oral reading fluency of A Bad Case of Stripes. Track meaning, structure, and visual accuracy using the first 100 words of the text to determine whether or not this book is a good fit for the readers in your classroom.
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    Student Resources in Spanish


    This set of Spanish student facing resources includes comprehension strategy practice pages, reader's notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core "I Can" statements), and extension activities for use with A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. These resources are intended to be used with the lesson plans included in the Super Pack for this book.
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    Word Work

    A step by step lesson plan, interactive activity, and set of resources to help students learn about words in the context of their reading. Each package helps readers practice naming, noticing, and using specific words parts and patterns.

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    A Bad Case of Stripes Word Work - Adjectives


    Use A Bad Case of Stripes to name and notice the use of adjectives while reading. This Word Work lesson plan and set of resources provides readers with ample opportunity to interact with adjectives within the context of the story. You can find these lesson plans, interactive games and fun worksheets in your Super Pack, or download the individual Word Work package now.
    RF.3.3 RF.3.4
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    Vocabulary Connections

    Each package includes a list of specific vocabulary words found within the book and a set of resources to help students build their vocabulary, practice using new words, and to become more aware of new vocabulary while working and reading independently.

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    A Bad Case of Stripes Vocabulary Connections


    Help your students to build their vocabulary by focusing on the interesting and more challenging words used in A Bad Case of Stripes. Download this Vocabulary Connections package and get fun resources and activities to support Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary growth. These resources are also included in the Super Pack.
    L.3.4a L.3.5b L.3.6
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