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A Bad Case of Stripes Activities and Freebies

TOP 10 – Bad Case of Stripes – Activities

As I said before, David Shannon is definitely one of my favorite authors to do social studies and social-emotional learning activities within the classroom. It’s so much fun using Shannons’s books because they bring a lot of humor and relatability to kids. I’ve made a selection of my favorite “A Bad Case of Stripes” themed activities below. I’m sure they will be a hit with your young learners. I really hope you enjoy and please let me know if you have any suggestions!

A Bad Case of Stripes Activities

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#1 A Bad Case of STRIPES – Activities

These highly engaging David Shannon – author of “A Bad Case of Stripes” themed activities are sure to be a hit with your young learners.

source: Cheeky Cherubs

#2 Sub Plans – A Bad Case of Stripes

All you need to leave your sub is a copy of the book (or have the librarian pull it for you) and these plans! You can print and circle which activities you want completed.

source: Samantha Henry

#3 A Bad Case of Stripes

This book study pack corresponds with the reading of A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon.

source: Anita Bremer

#4 A Bad Case of Stripes Free Bulletin Board Activity

This freebie should be used with the book A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. It’s a perfect first day of school activity to accompany a read aloud.

I’ve included 4 sets of mini posters. There are two boy versions and two girl versions. After listening to the read aloud, students create their own “Bad Case of…” mini-poster by decorating it with their favorite foods, activities, sports, books, etc. Students can share their mini-posters as a way to introduce themselves to the class. Collect each student’s poster to make a quick and easy bulletin board for the beginning of the year!

source: Reading Royalty

#5 A Bad Case of STRIPES – Color the MASK

This engaging David Shannon – author of “A Bad Case of Stripes” themed activity will be a hit with your young students.

Includes two levels of difficulty:
– Cut and Color – Mask
– Cut, Paste, and Color – Mask

source: Cheeky Cherubs




#6 Teaching Context Clues Freebie


Use this graphic organizer and PowerPoint to teach your students how to determine the meaning of a word by using context clues. These vocabulary words can be found in the book Bad Case of Stripes. This book can be viewed for free on the website Storyline Online. Use this vocabulary lesson before or after listening to the book online.

source: CLASSROOM MAGIC

#7 A Bad Case of Stripes – Character Traits, Physical Traits & Feelings Task Cards

A Bad Case of Stripes- These task cards are designed for first grade to third grade to provide your students with practice with identifying character traits, feelings and physical traits of characters in the story. These multiple choice questions will allow your students to make inferences about characters.

source: Glistening Gems

#8 A Bad Case of Stripes FREEBIE

This activity is centered around the cause and effect events found while reading A Bad Case of Stripes.

source: Texas Teaching Chicks

#9 A Bad Case of Stripes 3rd Grade Unit

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is the perfect back to school read-aloud, and this unit is the best way to ensure your students get the most out of this lovable text. This unit is directed towards 3rd-grade students, but many of the activities would work for any elementary grade. What makes my unit unique is that it is truly multi-disciplinary. Your students will experience reading comprehension, snacks, vocabulary, physical activity, language, Spanish, writing, music, math, art, science, and character development activities that all relate back to the book! The variety of activities will engage every type of learner in your classroom.

source: Miss Ginny’s Classroom

#10 A Bad Case of Stripes Activity Pack

Engage your class while reading A Bad of Case of Stripes with this FIVE PUZZLE ACTIVITY PACK. Students will be reviewing plot elements, spelling and vocabulary while having fun. Puzzles make great handouts for early finishers and fun supplements to your own novel study lesson or unit.

source: Puzzles to Print

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