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Comprehension Strategies

Comprehension Strategies. Discussion web based on : Jack and The Beanstalk. Reasons. Was it all right for Jack to bring home things from the giant’s castle?. No. YES. Conclusion . Discussion web based on: The Tell-Tale Heart. Reasons. Was the narrator of this story insane?. NO. YES.

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Comprehension Strategies

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  1. ComprehensionStrategies

  2. Discussion web based on :Jack and The Beanstalk Reasons Was it all right for Jack to bring home things from the giant’s castle? No YES Conclusion

  3. Discussion web based on: The Tell-Tale Heart Reasons Was the narrator of this story insane? NO YES Conclusion

  4. Contrast Chart • Reasons TO get Freckles • So he wouldn’t have to wash his face and neck. • He wouldn’t be late for school. • He wouldn’t have to count Nicky’s freckles, and then no one would laugh. • To show Sharon she wouldn’t get a chance to laugh at him. • Reasons NOT to • get Freckles • He should be happy with • himself • Freckle Juice looked gross. • It made him sick. • Nicky hates his Freckles.

  5. Contrast Chart Pros Cons

  6. I Know- I Wonder Web I know: I wonder: Book Title: Author:

  7. I Know- I Wonder Web I know: I wonder: Book Title: Three Rivers Rising Author: Jame Richards About rivers What is the significance of the #3? Historical fiction Does the water rising indicate a flood? Water rises Is this story based on a real event?

  8. Personality Comparison Chart Alexandar (from books by Judith Viorst)

  9. Story Chart Parts Title B. Dynamic characters C. Static characters D. Point of reason for change with the dynamic characters E. Explanation of why or how the static characters remain the same

  10. Story Chart Example Title: The Giver by Lois Lowry B. Dynamic characters: Jonas and the Giver C. Static characters: Jonas’ family and other members of the community D. Point of reason for change with the dynamic characters: 1. Jonas’ change begins when he receives the memories from the Giver. He starts to question life as he has known it. (He realizes that life is not lived in black and white.) 2. The Giver has already changed because he has previously received the memories. He has also decided to take a step in his life that will forever change it, possibly end it. E. Explanation of why or how the static characters remain the same: Jonas’ family and community members remain constant throughout the story. They accept life as it is and do not question it or show any feelings whatsoever.

  11. Story Impression • A story impression is an activity often used with students who find reading difficult. It provides readers with a limited amount of vocabulary or phrases (referred to as story clues) taken directly from the story. The clues are presented in the exact order they appear in the text. Students read them and write their own story, following the sequential pattern. The activity is done during the pre-reading stage and reviewed in the post reading stage.

  12. Directions: Read the following clues and create a story using them. Be sure to follow the order the clues are given in. Story Chain Story Guess House Old man Young Man Hatred Ugly eye Death Tub, blood, knife Buried Floor Police Heartbeat Guilt Crazy Confession

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