Anyway, back to the reality of teaching and 50 degree weather here in Missouri 🙁 Last week’s close read was a sure hit! I admit that snakes CREEP me out, but I learned so many new facts that the good outweighs the creepiness!
This snake was our little friend for the week…it appeared all around the classroom!
For this close read post I am going to focus mostly on writing! I have aligned a week’s worth of writing to go along with it and I would LOVE your feedback! I am going to be working on adding in writing curriculum with my close reads so this is a trial! If you are just getting started in close reads or researching them please click on the right side of my blog the words “close reads.” You can read all of my posts! This week’s close read is another super nonfiction Scholastic Kid’s book!
Like all weeks, we start on Monday with a bubble chart! We start the chart before our close read and revisit after our first read to add additional facts! For this close read our essential question was to compare and contrast a reptile and a mammal.
Day two as usual…all about vocabulary! Wednesday- text dependent questions and Thursday-collaborative learning day!
Monday- Opinion Writing {Do you like snakes yes or no? Because…}
Tuesday- Opinion/Persuasive Writing graphic organizer {Are snakes reptiles or mammals?}
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Tara, your materials rock! I would happily purchase your close reading materials. So much fun to learn science and reading together!
I have your bundle (LOVE IT!) and would LOVE the writing activities for all of them!
-Andrea
I would love the writing activities as well. They look great.
Ana Marie
This is so cool! I am always looking for great writing ideas! Awesomeness!
I have your nonfiction close read packet and I too would love the writing activities for all of them! I can't wait to get your fiction close reads over the summer! : )
I would love your writing activities! I have all your close read packs!
Looks like what I need to help me get going! Love it!