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When we test children in reading, we ask them to talk about the book. There are 3 things they need to be able to do. You can practice these things at home when you read together. You can also practice the same things when you watch TV, YouTube, or a movie together.
They must be able to recall the book. If it is a story, they must tell us about it in order. If it is an informational book, they must give as many facts from the book that they remember.
It is important that they can show they understand the book. We ask them to talk about how the characters feel, make guesses about what may happen, and think about the lessons of the book. As they progress, they need to think about what the author is trying to make them learn and how he or she does this. Reading and writing are linked skills.
Lastly, we often ask students to make a connection to the story. If they can relate to the book, they will understand it better and remember it more clearly.
Fiction (Story)
Fiction (Story)
- Recall: What happened?
Who? There are many small, blue birds, and there is one big, blue bird.
Who? There are many small, blue birds, and there is one big, blue bird.
Where? They are on a power line.
Where? They are on a power line.
What happened?
What happened?
Start at the beginning.
Tell what happened in the middle.
Don't forget the end!
2. Talk about the Story
2. Talk about the Story
What is the problem? The little birds are not nice. They are bullying the big bird.
What is the problem? The little birds are not nice. They are bullying the big bird.
How do they feel? The little birds think the big bird is silly, and they don't want to share their wire with him.
How do they feel? The little birds think the big bird is silly, and they don't want to share their wire with him.
How do you feel? When something bad happened to the little birds, it was sort of nice.
How do you feel? When something bad happened to the little birds, it was sort of nice.
What was the lesson? Don't be a bully.
What was the lesson? Don't be a bully.
Did you like it? Why or why not?
Did you like it? Why or why not?
3. Make a Connection
3. Make a Connection
You - Is there something in this book that is the same as your life?
You - Is there something in this book that is the same as your life?
When I was little, a boy was being mean to me, because I was not good at sports. I got mad at him, and he was nice to me after that.
When I was little, a boy was being mean to me, because I was not good at sports. I got mad at him, and he was nice to me after that.
Book - Have you read a book that is the same?
Book - Have you read a book that is the same?
I read a book about a monster that was mean to his friends and then no one came to her birthday party.
I read a book about a monster that was mean to his friends and then no one came to her birthday party.
World - Do you know something about this topic?
World - Do you know something about this topic?
I know that Pink Shirt Day is to stop bullying.
I know that Pink Shirt Day is to stop bullying.
Non-Fiction (Information)
Non-Fiction (Information)
Recall: What did you learn?
Recall: What did you learn?
What is it about? It tells you information about birds.
What is it about? It tells you information about birds.
Tell us 3-5 facts from the book or video.
Tell us 3-5 facts from the book or video.
Birds have eggs.
They have two legs and two wings.
Some birds don't fly.
Their bones are light.
They are warm.
They have no teeth.
They have feathers.
2. Talk about the Ideas
2. Talk about the Ideas
How are birds different from other animals? They have wings and feathers. Their bones are light.
How are birds different from other animals? They have wings and feathers. Their bones are light.
How are some birds different from other birds? Some birds, like the ostrich and the penguin, can not fly. Other birds, like the eagle can fly very fast! Some birds are very big and some are small.
How are some birds different from other birds? Some birds, like the ostrich and the penguin, can not fly. Other birds, like the eagle can fly very fast! Some birds are very big and some are small.
How are all birds the same? They have eggs. They have two wings and no teeth.
How are all birds the same? They have eggs. They have two wings and no teeth.
Why do you think they made this video? I think they want us to learn about birds. They think birds are interesting.
Why do you think they made this video? I think they want us to learn about birds. They think birds are interesting.
Did you like it? Why or why not?
Did you like it? Why or why not?
3. Make a Connection
3. Make a Connection
You - Is there something in this book that is the same as your life?
You - Is there something in this book that is the same as your life?
I love to feed chickadees in the winter. When they land in my hand, they feel light.
I love to feed chickadees in the winter. When they land in my hand, they feel light.
Book - Have you read a book that is the same?
Book - Have you read a book that is the same?
I read a book about crows. They are very smart birds.
I read a book about crows. They are very smart birds.
World - Do you know something about this topic?
World - Do you know something about this topic?
I know that some birds fly away in the winter, because it is cold.
I know that some birds fly away in the winter, because it is cold.
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