Indian in the Cupboard

Have you read Indian in the Cupboard? This great book, by Lynne Reid Banks, takes the reader through an imaginative journey when Omri discovers a cupboard which makes toys come to life.
If you choose to teach this wonderful book, please consider purchasing my teacher supplies to go along with it. 

This 195 page power point, to accompany the teaching of The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks, contains vocabulary activities, higher level thinking questions, and activities. I used these lessons with my gifted and talented fourth grade students. 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literacy-Unit-for-The-Indian-in-the-Cupboard-Power-Point-1022853

If you are lucky enough to have a Promethean Board, please find an identical product available in Active Software. I broke this unit into two parts because with so many pages, the flip charts moved too slowly for a complete unit in active software.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literary-Unit-for-Indian-in-the-Cupboard-Chapters-1-8-for-Promethean-Board-911977

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literacy-Unit-for-Indian-in-the-Cupboard-Part-II-for-Promethean-Board-1022793

I've also created math word problems to go along with the book.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indian-in-the-Cupboard-Math-Word-Problems-for-Novel-by-Lynn-Reid-Banks-854191

Critical Reading

A successful author should be able to control what one gains from reading his or her story, but what if  the meaning on the page is unclear? Voila! Here you have two critical reading stories which are perfect for group discussions and, that often sought after, accountable talk. Although the stories have a strong plot, the message is purposely written in a vague manner to trigger different interpretations.

In "The Fog," Taylor leaves work only to hit something in the road . . . or does he? Perhaps, Taylor is not a he at all. Students are asked to answer questions after the story with a True, False, or Can't Tell. Next, the students debate the answer. 

"The Fog" may be used with multiple grades. Although I originally wrote it for fifth graders, I had a blast listening to the discussion from a high school group. They took my little story to an entirely new level.  

This would be a great activity once the textbooks are collected. Critical reading stories sell for $1.25.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Critical-Reading-Story-for-Gifted-and-Talented-Learners-The-Fog-1258229

If "The Fog" is a bit too advanced for your students, here is another critical thinking story about a ride failing at Disney. "A Day at Disney" works well with your bright primary students as well as elementary kids. It is also a gateway for accountable talk. 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Critical-Reading-A-Day-at-Disney-Accountable-Talk-1486335

If you're looking for short stories for your kids, please stop by 

Gifted and Talented Materials 

By Joyce Lansky 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Gifted-And-Talented-Materials-By-Joyce-Lansky