Bats and Fall Reading Comprehension | October Literacy Lessons for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat

🦇 Bat-Tastic October Reading Fun!

Make fall reading magical with this There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat comprehension pack! Perfect for October literacy lessons, this bat- and fall-themed reading resource helps students practice essential comprehension skills while connecting to the story through writing, drawing, and discussion.

This all-inclusive resource is ready to use, inclusive for all learners, and packed with detailed lesson plans, rubrics, and graphic organizers that make teaching comprehension easy and engaging. Whether you’re teaching whole-group, small-group, or centers, this fall reading activity saves you time and planning stress!

Why Teachers Love It:

✅ Designed for October and fall reading
✅ Engages students with bats
✅ Builds comprehension and vocabulary with hands-on lessons

✅ Includes everything—no prep, no stress
✅ Inclusive design that supports all learners

📘 What’s Included:

• Step-by-step directions for each activity
• Labels to create class charts and graphic organizers
• Recording sheets for student responses (differentiated to meet all students needs)
• Rubrics for easy grading and assessment
• Comprehension questions and prompts
  

🧠 Comprehension Skills Covered:

• Predictions
• Story Map (story elements)
• Retelling
• Real vs. Fantasy
• Text-to-Self Connections
• Sequencing
• Writing & Drawing (differentiated writing pages included)
• Vocabulary
• Multiple Meaning Words
• Graphing
  

Why You Need It:

This resource helps students connect reading to real life while practicing comprehension, sequencing, and writing. It’s a perfect October literacy lesson to tie in with bats, fall, and Halloween and it’s teacher-approved to make your reading block smoother and more effective.

✨ Save time. Reduce stress. Build comprehension. ✨
Grab this fall reading resource today and make your October lessons a hit!