Setting
Give an example of a setting
(ex. morning, ocean, night, school, evening, home, etc.)
What are the three things to pay the most attention to when reading a chapter book?
The characters, problem, or solution.
What are the three ways to read together?
at the same time, copycat, and see-saw
Does a book only happen in one setting?
No!
Where do you find the blurb?
the back of the book
What is setting?
Where or when, in a book
When you pause and summarize, what do you write?
Any new or important information about the character, problem or solution
What strategy makes sure everyone can see?
Sitting together and sharing the book
My partner wants to read copycat style, what is that?
One person reads a line, the other copies them
How do you share a book?
Have the book in the middle and sit next to each other so everyone can see
Setting strategy such as mentioning "Ms. Badanes" or "Mom" or using dialogue (what characters say) to know where or when the story is taking place
Using the characters
After a chapter you should ___
pause and summarize
What strategy is making sure each partner gets a turn with the words?
Reading together, and asking your partner how they want to read
Oh no! I lost my necklace!
What part of the book is this describing?
Problem
I woke up so early, I saw sunset. I ran into my sister's room "Hope, it's Christmas! Santa came! Wake up!"
What is the setting here?
Christmas morning
Setting strategy such as the words "At school..." "This morning..." or any pictures to know where or when the story takes place
Using the book
Reading ____ helps you learn the characters, problem and possible solution before ever opening the book!
the blurb
While reading, what partner strategy are you doing when it is not your turn but your partner needs you
Helping eachother
When pausing and summarizing what do you write about?
Any new or important information about the character, problem or solution
What is see-saw reading?
One person reads a part (a page or two) then the other reads the same amount
Setting strategy when the characters are doing something that can help you know where or when the story takes place. For ex. kayaking
Using actions
1. Yesterday you read your book, what did you place inside to remind you of your page?
2. You just picked up your book after you read it yesterday, what do you do?
1. A bookmark
2. Re-read your summary and
What are ways to help your partner?
Help them with hard words when they ask, give reminders to pay attention or share the book, and listening
In first grade, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I watched everything Ms. Badanes did.
What is the setting?
School, first grade
What is a summary?
putting down what happened, mentioning the characters, problem and solution