Students will use “anticipation guide” statements to set the stage/a purpose for reading. will use “anticipation guide” statements to focus on the most important concepts in that reading. will comprehend material and learn important concepts as a result of using an anticipation guide.
Students read about bats in the Fact Monster encyclopedia. (The passages can be read online, or they can be printed and copied/posted for students.) answer Jeopardy-style questions about the reading passage.
Students reinforce important skills. get outdoors on a nice spring day for a little exercise.
Students plan a performance. gather or create props, sets, and costumes to use in their performances. present their poems with great expression and humor.
Students learn background information that will deepen their understanding of the movie/book. research additional behind-the-story information. reflect on the best ways to bring about change in the world. reflect on elements of a story that engage readers and make it powerful, important, and memorable.