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Description
Reading comprehension activities in two presentations: one is a workbook with 2 cards (really just paper) on a page that you cut out and answer the questions on directly. The other is a boxed set of actual cards with the same exact content as the workbook version. The workbooks are reproducible and the content is interesting. Your students will think it is fun to do reading comprehension. Each card is a half-page and numbered in the corner to help with planning. You'll find a short paragraph on the left side and 5 key questions on the right side. Use one as a daily warm-up, a morning basket activity, discuss over breakfast, or use in pairs/small groups for about 10 minutes each. Topics are funny and engaging: a bossy cousin Stella, exaggerated fishing stories, blubbery sealions, haggis, dogs burying their bones, Jackie Robinson, your body when you sleep, and loads more! If you're between 9 and 11 years old, these are hot topics. You will know that they are learning to effectively cite evidence, identify & apply literary elements, separate fact from opinion, and sequence events. Answers are in the back.
The Activity Cards – I can think of several situations where these boxes of reading comprehension activity cards would be helpful. Some examples include: anyone who has to take a standardized test and needs to prepare, in a classroom with centers of 1-3 students at a time, at home as a warm up before homeschooling, or at home as a quick independent learning activity. Do they align to CCSS? Yes, and they make no bones about it; but the content is good and something any ELA student could benefit from. I looked at the boxed set for Text Evidence tasks. Each box is separated into 3 groups: comprehension helper (definitions of terms with examples), informational text (non-fiction), and literary text (fiction). The definitions are clear, including terms such as cause & effect, compare & contrast, tone & theme, etc. The cards are large at 8" x 5" with rounded corners and come in a study storage box with flip-top lid. Each section is color-coded too. A student can study 2 or 3 cards a day and benefit from these sets in just minutes a day. Since they are non-consumable and sturdy, keep them for siblings or your next group of students. ~Sara
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.