Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year | K-2 Reading Companion Packet

Help students explore courage, friendship, self-confidence, and growth with this engaging companion packet for Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year by Andrea Beaty!

This comprehensive resource is designed to accompany your read-aloud while giving teachers the flexibility to mix and match activities to meet the needs of their learners. With differentiated materials for multiple grade levels, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, story analysis, writing activities, and social-emotional learning connections, this packet makes planning simple while keeping students engaged.

Whether you're teaching a whole-class novel study, literature circle, counseling lesson, SEL unit, or read-aloud extension, you'll find plenty of options to create the perfect learning experience for your students.

What's Included:

⭐ Differentiated activities for multiple grade levels

⭐ Before Reading Activities

• Cover analysis (See-Think-Wonder)
• Predictions
• Activating prior knowledge

⭐ Reading Comprehension

• Story elements
• Character analysis
• Problem & solution
• Main idea
• Theme
• Story mapping
• Beginning-Middle-End
• Sequencing activities
• Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then-Finally summary

⭐ Vocabulary Activities

• Vocabulary notebooks
• Context clues
• Synonyms & antonyms
• Syllable work
• ABC order
• Vocabulary games
• Word-building activities

⭐ Writing Activities

• Opinion writing
• Making connections
• Reflection activities
• Response writing

⭐ Social Emotional Learning Extensions

• Positive vs. negative self-talk activities
• Growth mindset connections
• Confidence-building discussions
• "Flip Your What Ifs" activity

⭐ Hands-On Extension Activities

• Jenga self-talk activity
• Kindness challenges
• Author study connections
• Letter writing activities

Why You’ll Love This Resource

✔ Print-and-go convenience

✔ Differentiated for various ability levels

✔ Supports reading comprehension and vocabulary development

✔ Integrates social-emotional learning naturally

✔ Perfect for read-alouds, literacy centers, independent work, small groups, or whole-class instruction

✔ Use only the pages you need—mix and match to create the perfect companion packet for your classroom!

Skills Covered

• Reading Comprehension
• Story Elements
• Vocabulary Development
• Sequencing
• Character Analysis
• Theme
• Retelling
• Opinion Writing
• Social Emotional Learning
• Growth Mindset
• Making Connections

This resource is the perfect companion to Andrea Beaty's inspiring story about overcoming fears, finding confidence, and discovering the power of one caring teacher.

Please Note: This resource is designed to be used as a companion to the book Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year. The book is not included. A purchasing link is provided within. 

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