Rumor Has It by Julia Cook- SEL Book Companion Activities

Description

With this Rumor Has It by Julia Cook- SEL Book Companion Activities help students learn the importance of kindness, empathy, responsible decision making, and communication with this engaging companion resource for Rumor Has It… by Julia Cook. It has 38 pages and 22 activities. This comprehensive SEL and literacy packet is designed for students in grades 2–5 and includes meaningful activities that encourage critical thinking, respectful communication, and positive decision-making skills.

Students will explore how rumors spread, how words can impact others, and why it is important to THINK before speaking. Through reading comprehension, vocabulary, partner activities, art projects, SEL discussions, and interactive games, learners will build social awareness and strengthen literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. This concept is SO critical to teach your students early and truly have it soak in vs. dealing with it after rumors, gossip, and hurt feelings occur.

 

This resource works well for:

• SEL lessons
• Whole group instruction
• Literacy centers
• Morning meetings
• Small group counseling
• Classroom discussions
• Independent practice
• Character education units
• Sub plans

This Rumor Has It by Julia Cook- SEL Book Companion Activitiesresource includes:

• Learning objectives and SEL-focused skill development
• Prediction and theme activities
• Story concepts graphic organizers
• Reading comprehension questions with answer keys
• Vocabulary activities and context clue practice
• THINK before you speak reflection pages
• Partner discussion prompts
• Rumor vs. Fact sorting game with scenario cards and recording sheets
• Cause and effect comic strip activities
• Telephone rumor chain SEL activity
• Teacher-led discussion prompts
• Multiple choice and true/false questions with answer keys
• Vocabulary word search with answer key
• Coloring and poster activities
• Printable student workbook pages

 

Skills Covered:

• Reading comprehension
• Identifying theme and message
• Cause and effect
• Making predictions
• Vocabulary development
• Communication skills
• Perspective taking
• Responsible decision-making
• Conflict resolution
• Social awareness
• Friendship skills
• SEL and classroom community building

 

Aligned Common Core Standards (CCSS):
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4

Aligned TEKS Standards:

• TEKS ELAR 1.6(E), 1.7(C), 1.8(A)
• TEKS ELAR 2.6(E), 2.7(C), 2.8(A)
• TEKS ELAR 3.6(E), 3.7(C), 3.8(A)
• TEKS ELAR 4.6(E), 4.7(C), 4.8(A)
• TEKS ELAR 1.1(A), 2.1(A), 3.1(A), 4.1(A)
• TEKS Health/SEL: interpersonal communication, empathy, responsible decision-making, and positive relationship skills