See the links below the text for some printable ideas for reading comprehension practice.
Read, read, read!
Read a book out loud together as a family.
Start a book club with friends and meet in a virtual "literature circle" to talk about the book.
Take advantage of this extra time to read a book or genre that you wouldn't normally read.
Write, write, write!
Keep a journal of your activities and thoughts during this time.
Write letters to friends, family, other people who might be confined to their homes. Don't forget to address and mail them!
Write a book recommendation for a friend.
Write a script for a skit or play, rehearse, and perform it!
Write a sequel to one of your favorite books or stories.
Grammar Practice
Click here for a fun way to practice your grammar and editing skills while also reading entertaining stories!
Reading Reflection Prompts (for any age or grade)
Here are some ideas to help you reflect out loud or as a journal prompt on books you are reading (From Book Companion):
Were you immediately engaged with the book, or did it take you a while?
Does the book remind you of any other books or writers?
Who is your favorite character?
Describe the main characters personality traits:
a. How has the past shaped their lives?
b. Do you admire or disapprove of them?
c. Do they remind you of people you know?
Discuss the plot:
a. Is the story interesting?
b. Is the story plot driven?
c. Is the book a "page turner" or does it unfold slowly?
Discuss the book’s structure:
a. Does the time line move forward chronologically?
b. Is it a continuous story – or is it interlocking short stories? c. Is there a single viewpoint or shifting viewpoints?
d. Why did the author tell the story this way?
What main ideas or themes does the author explore?
If you were to guess at a formative experience in the author’s life based on this book,
what would you guess?
If you were to sum up this book in one tweet, what would you say in 140 characters?
Is the ending satisfying? Has the book changed you? Have you learned something?