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This is another visual reminder of choosing a book that is comfortable but a challenge.
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There are many more, but these basic examples help to jump start students’ thinking. A few examples are listed to help students: sounds, 5 senses, question, or conversation.
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They pull them in to the story in various ways. Writers know this because they do it themselves! In knowing this little secret, writers entice readers by their first sentence. Writing Workshop: Hooking a reader so that they want to continue reading your story! We often discuss how students walk to the book shelf, peruse the options, and make a snap judgement by looking at the pictures, back cover, or even the first few sentences of the book. These essential questions help students reflect on a book so that they can read comfortably, enjoy the story, but also challenge their ability to tackle harder texts. Students need to know how to judge a book… not just by its cover (what a lesson on so many levels, right?!). Thanks to Pinterest for being a springboard for these ideas, so that I could add my own flare and make it work for my students. This post serves as a visual of visuals! Below are some of the anchor charts I utilize in the classroom thus far. This way of transparent teaching guides the students’ minds to see what I see so that they can rise to the expectation- no surprises. Plus, it helps me teach a concept when I can refer to what I see going on in my head. I know my students learn in many ways and a visual aide may help the information sink in deeper. I am such a visual person that in order for me to learn I have to “See” it.