Last Stop on Market Street: An Instructional Guide for Literature: Lesson plans that build reading comprehension

Lesson plans tailored for the 2016 Newbery Medal winner.

Product Overview:

You want lessons that actually stick. This instructional guide pulls Last Stop on Market Street into classroom-ready work. It walks K-3 teachers through story elements, text-dependent questions and short writing tasks that build comprehension over time. The activities match the book's gentle rhythms, so students stay with the story instead of zoning out. Jodene Smith lays out seventy-two pages of clear prompts and quick assessments, all aimed at K-3 readers and aligned with college and career readiness goals. Use it for shared reading, small groups or quick writes, and watch students talk and write with more confidence.

Key Features:

• Scaffolded Lessons: Scaffolded lessons that move K-3 readers from simple recall to text-dependent reasoning, step by manageable step.
• Text-Dependent Questions: Text-dependent questions ask students to point to evidence and explain, strengthening comprehension and analytical habits.
• Writing Connections: Writing connections prompt short, focused responses that deepen understanding and build confidence with academic writing.
• Story Element Activities: Story element activities use the book's scenes to teach character, setting and plot in hands-on ways.
• Teacher-Friendly Format: Teacher-friendly format gives clear steps and reproducible tasks, so preparation is quick and classroom-ready.

Quick Specs:

• Brand: Shell Education
• Item#: SHL-51647
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"
• Format/Type: Printed Book
• Quantity/Pack: 1 Each
• Compatibility/Use: Grade K-3
• Country of Origin: United States

Picture students whispering about characters, pencils tapping and pages turned, try a lesson from this guide or order copies for your classroom today?

By Jodene Smith. Seventy-two pages. Designed for Grade K-3 classrooms.