I always have them turn something in as a formative assessment.
Does anyone have a series of lessons that are general enough that I could use for all novels?
The cumulative assignment is an analysis paper where I ask them to trace the evolution of a character and discuss how the diction helps to demonstrate their change.
I'm open to any recommendations that are managable!
I started using this "Fakebook" profile template this year for character study and my kids loved it! I thought I'd share it with you so that you can use it next year, too.
I want to ensure everyone knows about our free bilingual family focused literacy program called Read Conmigo. What is Read Conmigo?
Read Conmigo, sponsored by Infinity Auto Insurance, is a parent-focused bilingual literacy campaign that encourages Hispanic parents to read to their children at home through the distribution of free English-Spanish children's books. The program has already printed and distributed nearly 650,000 free books to classrooms and Hispanic families and receives support from more than 5,700 educators. The campaign creates opportunities for new Hispanic authors and illustrators. Infinity Auto Insurance employees, along with Read Conmigo authors and illustrators, engage their communities at special events, schools and libraries to foster bilingual literacy in young readers.
How Do Teachers Use Read Conmigo Resources? The program is utilized by more than 7,700 educators nationwide. Teachers can learn about participating in the program and sign up for a one-time shipment of 3 free children's books at [link removed].
*Program is open to all states electronically. Currently, we are only providing paper books in AL, AZ, CA, FL, TX.
Artist-illustrator Tim Newlin of TimTim.com (familiar to many readers of Teachers.Net Gazette for his quirky articles) is creating comics based upon famous quotations. Click below to check out the first of many we'll be sharing.