Identify the characters, setting, problem, and solution of any favorite fiction text! Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The child effectively utilizes text comprehension strategies. Post-Primary: The child effectively utilizes text comprehension strategies....
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Story Elements with Fables
Fables are a great way to teach children how to identify the elements of a story - characters, setting, problem, & solution! Choose three fables to read from from read.gov/aesop/001. Write the title of the first fable and a summary where prompted. On the next...
Shades of Meaning Words in a Row
There are many different levels of intensity between the words mad and infuriated, or glad and ecstatic. Level up your understanding of synonyms by introducing this concept of “shades of meaning”. Objective: To be the first player to get six words in a row. Players:...
Point of View Window
It’s important for children to consider not only the main character’s point of view, but also that of other characters “looking from the outside in”. This artistic activity will help your child do just that! 1. Reread a fiction book (or section/chapter) 2. Select a...
Differing Perspectives Chart
When reading a story with multiple characters, it is important to consider their different perspectives about what's happening in the story. This activity will help your child use evidence from the text to analyze characters' perspectives.Learning Benchmarks:...
Author’s Purpose Pie Sort
The AUTHOR'S PURPOSE refers to the reason why an author wrote a story. It can be important for a reader to have an understanding about why the author wrote the text so that the reader can have a better understanding of what the text is about and take a position or...
Simile & Metaphor Jenga
This activity will help put an educational twist on family game night! What you need: JENGA set Scissors Laminator (optional) How to prep: Cut out the cards. Laminate the cards for durability (optional). Directions: Once the game is set out, each player should sit...
Non-Fiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt
Explore the various nonfiction text features found in this week’s literature selection. Learning Benchmarks: Post-Primary: The child understands and interprets the meanings and structures of texts, and work with, for instance, pictures, children’s literature, simple...
Making Connections Graphic Organizer
Good reader can take a narrative text and find ways to relate it to their lfie. Using this graphic organizer, draw or write to make connections between yourslef or the world and the text. Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The child effectively utilizes text comprehension...
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