The Leaf Thief Book Companion | Fall Read Aloud Activities, Worksheets & Test
The Leaf Thief Book Companion | Fall Read Aloud Activities, Worksheets & Test
Make your fall read aloud easy, meaningful, and low prep with this The Leaf Thief Book Companion! Designed to pair with The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming, this resource gives you everything you need to teach vocabulary, comprehension, story elements, character traits, written response, and assessment in one engaging literacy packet.
What’s Included
First read lesson plan with a simple structure for introducing the story, guiding discussion, and keeping your read aloud focused
Vocabulary activities that help students understand important words from the story through context, meaning, and application
Making predictions activity that encourages students to think about clues, use background knowledge, and explain their thinking before or during reading
Story plot activity that helps students organize key events from the beginning, middle, and end of the book
Character traits activity for analyzing Squirrel’s actions, feelings, and choices while supporting answers with text evidence
Extended response prompt that gives students practice writing about reading using details from the story
End-of-book test to check comprehension, vocabulary understanding, and overall story recall after reading
Fall poem activity that adds a seasonal literacy extension and gives students another opportunity to read, respond, and make connections
Printable worksheets that can be used for whole group lessons, small groups, independent practice, literacy centers, homework, or sub plans
Low-prep format so you can print, teach, and use the activities across one lesson or multiple days
Why Teachers Love It
This book companion saves planning time while giving students purposeful activities that connect directly to the story. The mix of comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and assessment makes it easy to use across multiple days, whether you are teaching whole group, small group, centers, morning work, or a seasonal sub plan.
Perfect For
Fall read aloud lessons
Book companion activities
Reading comprehension practice
Vocabulary instruction
Story elements and plot review
Character trait lessons
Writing about reading
Assessment after reading
Sub plans, literacy centers, or small group instruction
Teacher-Friendly Details
Use this resource to extend your fall read aloud beyond simply reading the book. Students will practice important literacy skills while responding to an engaging seasonal story about change, problem solving, and paying attention to clues in the text.