For independent reading students are choosing books that are "just right" and practicing the "Reading Zone" and Author's Purpose:
Why do writers write mysteries or poetry? Why do mysteries and poetry appeal to children?
Silent Reading:
You have entered the "Reading Zone"
•Students read silently, think critically, and share ideas
•Book Talks: book recommendations
Reading with your child at home:
Good Readers constantly make connections between what they are reading and their lives, the world, and other texts. Making connections deepens understanding and brings
meaning to the text.
Making Connections:
Text-to-Self
This story reminds me of...
I felt the way the character did in this story when......
Text-to-Text
The main character in this story reminds me of the main character in__________.
The problem in this story reminds me of the problem in __________ because..
The solution in this story reminds me of the solution in ___________ because...
The lesson in this story reminds me of the lesson in __________ because...
The illustrations in this story remind me of the illustrations in __________ because...
The way this story is written reminds me of __________ because...
Text-to-World
This story makes me think of...
Asking Questions
Good Readers constantly ask questions before, during, and after reading. Questioning provides a purpose for reading and keeps the reader engaged in the text. It propels the reader forward to search for answers to their questions. Questions are answered many different ways: in the text, from prior knowledge, inferences, and further research. There are also some questions that are not answered.
Before Reading:
• I wonder.......?
• What do I think is going to happen?
• What am I going to learn?
• Why did the author choose this title?
• Why did the author write this?
• When did the story take place?
• Who is the story about?
• Who is telling the story?
During Reading:
• What do I think will happen next?
• How does the character feel?
• Why did __________ happen?
• I wonder why __________?
• What would I do?
• How is the problem going to be solved?
• Do you think ____ should have _______?
• Am I paying attention to the message?
• Would I be friends with _______?
• What might happen if __________?
• What do I still need to find out?
• Why is this information important?
• Do I understand what the author is saying?
After Reading:
• How did I feel when.....?
• What was my opinion of.....?
• When the author said __, I wondered....?
• Why do you think the author.....?
• What was the main idea.....?
• Do I know someone like...?
• What would have happened if......?
• Do I agree with what the author said?
• Would I be friends with _______?
• What might happen if __________?
• What do I still need to find out?
• Why is this information important?
• Do I understand what the author is saying?