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I have two formats for my novel activities. Both of these activities align with science of reading research and both aim to improve reading comprehension through exposure to new vocabulary, citing text evidence, answering constructed response questions, and summarizing.
1) Comprehension & Text Evidence
· Geared toward pencil/paper, whole group, and independent work, while also giving opportunity for handwriting skills (and typing skills if you use the Easel version)
· Well-suited for your textual learners who make connections by writing information down.
· Students engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read.
· Answer key included
This format has Easel activity.
Easy set up! Print and go or assign online through Easel.
2) Discussion Cards:
· Geared toward small group, or even whole group, discussions where pencil/paper are not needed.
· Powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in teacher-facilitated, student-led groups.
· Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read.
· Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other learners.
· Improve Speaking & Listening Skills
· Higher level thinking skills to synthesize the text
· Answer key is included, if needed. It is usually not needed because after discussions, students agree that they have arrived at the correct answer or reasonable answer regarding constructed response questions.
This format does not have an Easel activity.
Easy set up! Laminate cards, cut apart, staple together at the top, perfect size to store in a library pocket inside book cover until ready for discussions. Students can each have a question packet or pass one packet around.
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