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READING AHEAD LESSONS:
BUILT BY TEACHERS
using proven teaching methodsThe Book: Comprehension
Each lesson begins with comprehension activities designed to assess whether the student has completed the reading. These activities also encourage skimming, scanning and the re-reading of text.
The Dictionary: Vocabulary Building
In the dictionary section of each lesson, students complete activities related to specific words found in the novel. Students define words using a dictionary in addition to finding contextual meanings and use words in a variety of ways. Once the student has completed the dictionary activities, his or her work is saved for assessment and evaluation.
The Journal: Writing Practice
During lessons, students write entries related to specific topics. These entries are designed to give opportunity for writing practice. Elements such as magnetic poetry make writing more fun and inspire the reluctant writer. Teachers can make comments to these entries and students receive them the next time they open their journal.
Example Journal Prompt (from Far North):
Write about a time in your life when you experienced one of the following conflicts: person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment. Tell how the conflict was resolved. Write at least 5 sentences for this entry.
The Forum: Writing for an Audience
Each lesson includes a Forum section where students discuss issues raised by the novel. These threaded discussions give the students a chance to practice writing for an audience. Teachers can monitor their classes in this closed environment as well as add to the discussion.
Example (from Far North):
Who do you admire most?
In books, characters are defined or identified by what they do, what they say and what others say about them. Take a moment and think about the person you most admire. Don't tell us their name but tell us the type of things they say or do that makes them so wonderful.
Sample Lessons
Veiw 2 sample lessons from our novel studies!
Far North by Will Hobbs: Lesson 1>>
Ann and Seamus by Kevin Major: Lesson 1>>
