This close read was using another National Geographic ebook! You can click the photo above to view the book! I really LOVE these interactive books! Just a few new spins on our close reads…
Monday: Day one {cold read} Before I start with the book I have been spending some time building background knowledge about the subject. I am not trying to front load the kids…I am actually trying to get them to unload their ideas! We have struggled a little with EVIDENCE at times the kids want to tell what they think, heard before, etc. By allowing them to share what they already know about dinosaurs, then reading the book I am able to help them realize what evidence means and what is facts/opinions they’ve heard before. After the cold read on Monday I also have the students do a turn and talk after the book to state to their partner one new piece of evidence the book taught them about dinosaurs.
I am also now posting the week’s essential question through out the week on the board!
Tuesday: Vocabulary- As we read through the whole book the students raise their hands to ask about unknown words. We also chart a few words that I have picked out and place realistic pictures for each. Along with the pictures we make up actions for each of the words!
Wednesday: Text Dependent Questions! I love this day, as the students get to impress me with their evidence from the text! We are also working hard on the week’s essential question this day!
Thursday: Collaborative Learning- on this day students discussed with their groups if they could have a pet dinosaurs using evidence from the book!
Click below if you are interested in the mini unit! It is $4, but on sale through the end of day Monday!
If you haven’t checked out my close read packets you can see them below! They are getting great reviews! You can also click on one of the packets below and view my freebie nonfiction and fiction lesson to see how you like them!
These are my beautiful nieces who help me remember that the world keeps going even when we feel as though we can’t! 🙂 Have a great start to your week!
With Love,
Glad to see you are feeling better, Tara! I hope that everything works out; God has a plan for you and your family! 🙂
Amanda
A Very Curious Class
I continue to pray for you and your family…wishing you the very best outcome!! 🙂 Your situation breaks my heart and I know the heartache you are going through!! Praying for you Tara.
Becky 🙂
I hope you feel better and am hoping for the best for you and your family! My sister is going through the same process and know how exhausting, frustrating, and how many emotions go into it. Wishing you and your family the best! 🙂
Jaime
A Spoonful of Learning
We struggled w/ infertility for 5 years. We adopted our oldest son in May 2007 and our youngest in March 2010. I cannot tell you what a blessing my boys are after so many failed pregnancy attempts. Praying God's mighty hand is at work in your life as He grows your family in His time and His way. Waiting in His time & resting in peace is no easy task! Blessings to you and your hubby.
Take care of yourself and you loved ones. When the time is right, your bub will appear. L xo
LOVE it!
Jennifer
First Grade Blue Skies
I hope you are feeling better Tara! So sorry about all the complications- I'm thinking of you girl! I've been using your nonfiction pack and really it IS amazing! I've picked a few other texts that we've close read in between the nonfiction weeks and my kids are LOVING it! SO happy!