Readers use evidence in the text to support their thinking about characters.

Teaching Point:

Readers use evidence in the text to support their thinking about characters.

What Needs Work:

finding evidence in text to support thinking

Small Group Lesson:

·         Use Frog and Toad to model an example of finding evidence in the text about character.  For example:  I know that Frog is a good friend because he ran after Toad’s list when the wind blew it away.  The list was important to Toad so Frog tried to get it back for him.  ·         Do another example together from Frog and Toad.  ·         Use ‘Thinking about Characters’ sheet and just-right books to identify a character trait and supporting evidence.

Resources:

‘Thinking About Characters’ sheet

Lesson By:  Megan

Readers notice when they're thinking about something else.

Teaching Point:

Readers notice when they’re thinking about something else.

What Needs Work:

thinking work of reading, comprehension

Small Group Lesson:

·         Discuss how readers need to notice when their minds are on something other than their book. ·         What should you do when that happens? ·         Back up and reread. ·         Do a quick comprehension check.  “What have I been reading about?” ·         Have students practice with their own just-right books.

Resources:

First Grade Readers, Stephanie Parsons, page 82

Lesson By:  Megan