Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways & We Are the Gardeners Book Companion Read Aloud + Tiered Support Bundle
Are you looking for one powerful picture book to teach MTSS-aligned reading comprehension, small-group instruction, and intensive support through a clear mentor-text framework?
This Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways book companion bundle pairs a full We Are the Gardeners book companion with a 19-slide MTSS framework PowerPoint so you can move one read-aloud across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 without creating three separate lesson plans.
Students build deeper thinking through comprehension practice, vocabulary, written response, discussion, and reflection—while you get a visual roadmap for data meetings and planning.
This bundle is perfect for spring literacy units, growth mindset work, MTSS/RTI implementation, read-aloud lessons, and upper elementary comprehension instruction in grades 3–5.
Included Resources:
Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways + Book Companion
We Are the Gardeners Book Companion
• Before-reading questions and activation prompts
• During-reading stopping points and discussion stems
• After-reading comprehension pages (problem/solution, cause/effect, theme)
• Vocabulary pages and word work
• Graphic organizers (story map, “In Our Garden” problems → actions → lessons)
• Written response prompts and reading response pages
• Student reflection sheets (“How I’m growing as a reader”)
Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways PowerPoint (19 slides)
• Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways overview (three raised beds: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3)
• Plain-language MTSS explanation for grades 3–5
• Tier 1 “Whole Garden” slide: whole-group read-aloud routines and supports
• Tier 2 “Extra Care Beds” slide: small-group examples, scaffolds, and progress checks
• Tier 3 “Intensive Seedlings” slide: modeling, visuals, and intensive supports
• Visual summary slides perfect for data meetings and PLCs
• Editable mentor-text planning slides (plug in any picture book + skill)
• Editable Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 mapping slides for your own students
Skills Supported
• Reading comprehension
• Problem and solution
• Cause and effect
• Character traits and response to challenge
• Theme and lesson learned
• Vocabulary and academic language
• Written response to reading
• Discussion and accountable talk
• Reflection and goal setting
Why Teachers Love This Bundle
• Low-prep and easy to use with one core mentor text
• Great for read-alouds, small groups, and intervention blocks
• Gives clear language for MTSS and RTI conversations
• Works for spring units and year-round comprehension instruction
• Combines reading, writing, SEL, and visual supports
• Includes both student pages and teacher-facing planning slides
Perfect For
• MTSS and RTI implementation
• Read-aloud instruction and mini-lessons
• Small-group and intervention support (Tiers 2 and 3)
• Growth mindset and perseverance themes
• Spring literacy units and picture book studies
• Upper elementary reading lessons (grades 3–5)
Bring your reading garden to life with a mentor text bundle that helps students think, discuss, and grow across all three MTSS tiers—without tripling your planning load.
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Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways & We Are the Gardeners Book Companion Read Aloud + Tiered Support Bundle
Are you looking for one powerful picture book to teach MTSS-aligned reading comprehension, small-group instruction, and intensive support through a clear mentor-text framework?
This Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways book companion bundle pairs a full We Are the Gardeners book companion with a 19-slide MTSS framework PowerPoint so you can move one read-aloud across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 without creating three separate lesson plans.
Students build deeper thinking through comprehension practice, vocabulary, written response, discussion, and reflection—while you get a visual roadmap for data meetings and planning.
This bundle is perfect for spring literacy units, growth mindset work, MTSS/RTI implementation, read-aloud lessons, and upper elementary comprehension instruction in grades 3–5.
Included Resources:
Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways + Book Companion
We Are the Gardeners Book Companion
• Before-reading questions and activation prompts
• During-reading stopping points and discussion stems
• After-reading comprehension pages (problem/solution, cause/effect, theme)
• Vocabulary pages and word work
• Graphic organizers (story map, “In Our Garden” problems → actions → lessons)
• Written response prompts and reading response pages
• Student reflection sheets (“How I’m growing as a reader”)
Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways PowerPoint (19 slides)
• Garden of MTSS Reading Pathways overview (three raised beds: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3)
• Plain-language MTSS explanation for grades 3–5
• Tier 1 “Whole Garden” slide: whole-group read-aloud routines and supports
• Tier 2 “Extra Care Beds” slide: small-group examples, scaffolds, and progress checks
• Tier 3 “Intensive Seedlings” slide: modeling, visuals, and intensive supports
• Visual summary slides perfect for data meetings and PLCs
• Editable mentor-text planning slides (plug in any picture book + skill)
• Editable Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 mapping slides for your own students
Skills Supported
• Reading comprehension
• Problem and solution
• Cause and effect
• Character traits and response to challenge
• Theme and lesson learned
• Vocabulary and academic language
• Written response to reading
• Discussion and accountable talk
• Reflection and goal setting
Why Teachers Love This Bundle
• Low-prep and easy to use with one core mentor text
• Great for read-alouds, small groups, and intervention blocks
• Gives clear language for MTSS and RTI conversations
• Works for spring units and year-round comprehension instruction
• Combines reading, writing, SEL, and visual supports
• Includes both student pages and teacher-facing planning slides
Perfect For
• MTSS and RTI implementation
• Read-aloud instruction and mini-lessons
• Small-group and intervention support (Tiers 2 and 3)
• Growth mindset and perseverance themes
• Spring literacy units and picture book studies
• Upper elementary reading lessons (grades 3–5)
Bring your reading garden to life with a mentor text bundle that helps students think, discuss, and grow across all three MTSS tiers—without tripling your planning load.
March: Low PREP Bulletin Board Kit
St. Patty's Day: Activity Pack LOW PREP
March Writing Prompt Templates
How To Catch A Leprechaun Book Companion & Craft
Follow Me on Social Media Platforms:
MY WEBSITE
Patrice on YOUTUBE
Patrice on INSTAGRAM
