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- The Lemonade War: Episode 3: Chapters 7-9
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Welcome to Episode 3 of our The Lemonade War series where we check-in on Chapters 7-9 of The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.
This is our third episode in The Lemonade War series.
In this episode, listeners will
- Explore the reading skill of point of view
- Provide text evidence to justify their thinking
- Build vocabulary
- Play games that foster speaking and listening skills
This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.
Read chapters 7-9, then listen and share your thinking!
If you'd like additional reading support, check out the The Lemonade War companion pack HERE. The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.
Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Thanks for checking in!
8 min - The Lemonade War: Episode 2: Chapters 4-6
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Welcome to Episode 2 of our The Lemonade War series where we check-in on Chapters 4-6 of The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.
This is our second episode in The Lemonade War series.
In this episode, listeners will
- Explore the reading skill of cause and effect
- Provide text evidence to justify their thinking
- Build vocabulary
- Play games that foster speaking and listening skills
This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.
Read chapters 4-6, then listen and share your thinking!
If you'd like additional reading support, check out the The Lemonade War companion pack HERE. The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.
Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Thanks for checking in!
8 min - The Lemonade War: Episode 1: Chapters 1-3
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Welcome to Episode 1 of our The Lemonade War series where we check-in on Chapters 1-3 of The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.
This is our first episode in The Lemonade War series.
In this episode, listeners will
- Explore the reading skill of compare and contrast
- Provide text evidence to justify their thinking
- Build vocabulary
- Play games that foster speaking and listening skills
This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.
Read chapters 1-3, then listen and share your thinking!
If you'd like additional reading support, check out the The Lemonade War companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.
Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book! It aligns perfectly with this episodes focus on context clues, too!
Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Thanks for checking in!
9 min - Choose Your Own Check-In: Read Between the Lines (Inferencing)
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In this episode, you can use ANY book you're currently reading! Grab your book, press play, and think along as we practice "Reading Between The Lines"...also known as inferencing.
You'll be guided through the steps to combine the clues from the story with knowledge that you already know to uncover details that the author never says. You'll infer details about character events, the setting, the plot of the story, and so much more.
This episode is perfect for
- independent reading
- classroom use
- listening in the car
- homework time
Just pause the episode when you need more thinking time, and get ready to share your ideas!
If this episode seemed like a good fit, check out our novel studies where we explore popular chapter books together!
Looking for a fun way to continue to practice the inferencing strategy, check out "Read Between the Lines Bingo" which works with any text.
Thanks for checking-in! Keep reading and keep thinking...because books are better together!
6 min - The One and Only Ivan: Episode 6: Pages 266-300(End of Novel)
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Welcome to Episode 6 of our The One and Only Ivan series, where we check-in on Pages 266-300 of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
This is our final episode in our The One and Only Ivan series.
In this episode, listeners will
- Explore theme
- Provide text evidence to justify their thinking
- Build vocabulary
- Play games that foster speaking and listening skills
This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.
Read pages 266-300 (finish the novel) then listen and share your thinking!
If you'd like additional reading support, check out the The One and Only Ivan companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.
Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book! It aligns perfectly with this episodes focus on context clues, too!
Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Thanks for checking in!
8 min - The One and Only Ivan: Episode 5: Pages 214-265(Finally-Not Famous)
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Welcome to Episode 5 of our The One and Only Ivan series, where we check-in on Pages 214-265(Finally-Not Famous) of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
In this episode, listeners will
- Explore inferencing
- Provide text evidence to justify their thinking
- Build vocabulary
- Play games that foster speaking and listening skills
This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.
Read pages 214-265 then listen and share your thinking!
If you'd like additional reading support, check out the The One and Only Ivan companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.
Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book! It aligns perfectly with this episodes focus on context clues, too!
Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Thanks for checking in!
8 min - The One and Only Ivan: Episode 4: Pages 161-213(A Bad Dream-Puzzle Pieces)
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Welcome to Episode 4 of our The One and Only Ivan series, where we check-in on Pages 161-213 (A Bad Dream- Puzzle Pieces) of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
In this episode, listeners will
- Investigate the impact of the setting on the story
- Provide text evidence to justify their thinking
- Build vocabulary
- Play games that foster speaking and listening skills
This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.
Read pages 161-213 then listen and share your thinking!
If you'd like additional reading support, check out the The One and Only Ivan companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.
Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book! It aligns perfectly with this episodes focus on context clues, too!
Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Thanks for checking in!
7 min - The One and Only Ivan: Episode 3: Pages 106-160(A Bit-Colors)
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Welcome to Episode 3 of our The One and Only Ivan series, where we check-in on Pages 106-160 (A Bit-Colors) of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
In this episode, listeners will
- Investigate character change throughout the novel
- Provide text evidence to justify their thinking
- Build vocabulary
- Play games that foster speaking and listening skills
This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.
Read pages 106-160 then listen and share your thinking!
If you'd like additional reading support, check out the The One and Only Ivan companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.
Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book! It aligns perfectly with this episodes focus on context clues, too!
Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Thanks for checking in!
8 min - The One and Only Ivan: Episode 2: Pages 51-105 (Not Sleepy-Ruby's Story)
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Welcome to Episode 2 of our The One and Only Ivan series, where we check-in on Pages 51-105 (Not Sleepy-Ruby's Story) of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
In this episode, listeners will
- Choose character traits for important characters
- Provide text evidence to justify their thinking
- Build vocabulary
- Play games that foster speaking and listening skills
This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.
Read pages 51-105, then listen and share your thinking!
If you'd like additional reading support, check out the The One and Only Ivan companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.
Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book! It aligns perfectly with this episodes focus on context clues, too!
Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Thanks for checking in!
7 min - The One and Only Ivan: Episode 1: Pages 1-50 ( Hello-Mack)
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Welcome to Episode 1 of our The One and Only Ivan series, where we dive into Pages 1-50 (Hello-Mack) of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
In this episode, listeners will
- Practice finding the meaning on unknown words using context clues
- Build vocabulary
- Play games that foster speaking and listening skills
This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.
Read pages 1-50 , then listen and share your thinking!
If you'd like additional reading support, check out the The One and Only Ivan companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.
Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book! It aligns perfectly with this episodes focus on context clues, too!
Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Thanks for checking in!
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About Kids Chapter Check-Ins
From the publisher's feed
Kids Chapter Check-In is a podcast designed to support readers in grades 3-6 as they pause, think, and talk about the books they're reading.
This is not a read-aloud. Readers…
should read the chapters on their own, then tune in for a guided check-in that builds vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and speaking and listening skills in a calm, approachable way.
Each episode focuses on a portion of a popular chapter book and walks readers through thoughtful discussions and writing opportunities. The goal is for each episode to feel like a kid friendly book club--not an overwhelming lesson.
New episodes are released weekly, with occasional Choose Your Own Choice Check-Ins that work with any chapter book.
Created by an elementary teacher with over a decade of classroom experience, Kids Chapter Check-In is perfect for:
-home reading
-summer reading
-classrooms
-independent listening
Optional companion packs are available on Etsy and Teachers Pay Teachers for families and educators who are looking for more structure and support.