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Writing The Boxcar Children

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 1-page article titled "Writing the Boxcar Children." Students then respond to 7 multiple choice questions regarding the article. Students may submit...
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Boxcar Children Chapter 2

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students answer 6 comprehension questions about Chapter 2 of Boxcar Children. Students write complete sentences on the lines.
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5 W Questions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice asking the 5 W questions by reading a Boxcar Children book.  In this journalism lesson, 2nd graders read a single story from the Boxcar Children series and answer the 5 W's about each specific chapter.  Students...
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Comprehension for Book 2 The Boxcar Children Surprise Island Chapter 1- The First Surprise

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students answer 10 comprehension questions about Chapter 1 of The Boxcar Children- Surprise Island. Students write answers in complete sentences.
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Write into Fantasy, Humor and Suspense

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the characteristics of several different writing genres. They are given a prompt to and work in groups to continue writing in the style of a humorous, fantasy or suspense story. They share their stories with the class.
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Beany Goes to Camp Chapter 4 Campout

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this reading learning exercise, students match 5 vocabulary words from Chapter 4 of Boxcar Children to their meanings. Students then answer 5 essay questions.
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Chocolate and Ice Cream Across the Curriculum

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders in a special education class discuss excerpts of two stories and read biographical information on the authors. In groups, they read the full text of both stories and try to solve the mystery as they read. They practice...
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"All Day Nightmare"

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars read an "All Day Nightmare" by R.L. Stine. They use the interactive book to choose the plot at the end of each chapter. They also complete an open-ended story.