{"product_id":"have-you-seen-my-acorn-grades-2-3-read-aloud-companion-literacy-activities","title":"Have You Seen My Acorn? | Grades 2–3 Read-Aloud Companion \u0026 Literacy Activities","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHave You Seen My Acorn? | Grades 2–3 Read-Aloud Companion \u0026amp; Literacy Activities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBring a little woodland fun into your classroom with this engaging \u003cb\u003eGrades 2–3 companion packet for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHave You Seen My Acorn?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e by DK Ryland!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen Squirrel discovers that his beloved acorn is missing, he immediately assumes someone has stolen it. As he races through the forest questioning Deer, Skunk, Raccoon, Woodpecker, Fox, and Owl, readers begin to realize something Squirrel doesn't: \u003cb\u003ethe answer may be right in front of him!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 89-page resource is designed to help students dig deeper into the story while building essential reading, language, writing, and nonfiction skills. Students explore the story's hilarious dramatic irony, analyze Squirrel's character, examine cause and effect, make inferences, investigate wordplay, and connect the story to real science about squirrels and oak trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e📚\u003cb\u003e WHAT'S INCLUDED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Comprehension \u0026amp; Story Elements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eStory map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eStory elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eBeginning, middle, and end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e5 W's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCause \u0026amp; effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMain idea \u0026amp; supporting details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eComprehension questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMaking connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAuthor's purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eBook review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eStory retelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCharacter analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🐿️\u003cb\u003e Character \u0026amp; Literary Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSquirrel character traits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCharacter evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eInside \u0026amp; Outside character traits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSquirrel's emotional journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eText evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePoint-of-view activities for the woodland animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDramatic irony discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eInference questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWordplay and homophones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFigurative language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eOnomatopoeia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAuthor's word choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🍂\u003cb\u003e Vocabulary \u0026amp; Language\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eVocabulary activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eContext and meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSynonyms \u0026amp; antonyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eNouns \u0026amp; adjectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eVocabulary drawing activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSentence writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWord-choice exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🌳\u003cb\u003e Nonfiction \u0026amp; Science Connections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSquirrel science reading passage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eScatter hoarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAcorn investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAcorn-to-oak-tree life cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eOak tree life-cycle activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWoodland animal fact cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAnimal fact matching game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAcorn \u0026amp; oak tree foldables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e✏️\u003cb\u003e Writing \u0026amp; Creative Activities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePersonal narrative: \"Lost and Found\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eNarrative planning page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eNarrative writing page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDesign Your Own Book Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eStory retelling activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eReflection activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🎲\u003cb\u003e Interactive \u0026amp; Hands-On Activities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\"Case of the Missing Acorn\" mystery\/flipbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWoodland animal fact card matching game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAcorn mini-group activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAcorn \u0026amp; oak tree foldables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePocket chart retell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eBulletin board cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍁\u003cb\u003e PERFECT FOR:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFall read-alouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWoodland animal units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eLiteracy centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWhole-group instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSmall groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIndependent work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eEarly finisher activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eReading response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eScience\/literacy integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSubstitute plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSeasonal classroom activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e⭐\u003cb\u003e SKILLS COVERED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Reading comprehension\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Sequencing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Story elements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Main idea \u0026amp; details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Cause \u0026amp; effect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Character traits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Character analysis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Point of view\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Inference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Dramatic irony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Figurative language\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Onomatopoeia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Homophones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Synonyms \u0026amp; antonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Vocabulary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Author's purpose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Personal narrative writing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Nonfiction reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Life cycles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Text evidence\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun, flexible way to turn one charming fall read-aloud into days of meaningful literacy and science learning!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you use this resource, please leave a review — it helps other teachers find it and lets me know what to create next. 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