As you know, we have discussed how close reading is taking a deeper look into a text to fully comprehend what the text is saying, how the author is writing and what we are supposed to gain from the piece. Since it is the holiday is upon us, I thought we would have a little bit of fun with close reading.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss is one of my all-time favorite Christmas books. When I was little, I was called "Cindy Lou-Who" by many because I reminded them of the cute, sweet little girl in the story. (They thought I was cute and sweet!!!). Today you are going to see how well you are reading closely, by LISTENING to the story and then completing a few comprehension questions for the story. You are reading with your ears as one of my friends Teri says.
You are probably thinking, "That is easy. I know this story because I have seen the movie." REMEMBER that books and movies are different sometimes!!! You can watch the video as many times as you would like, but your questions must be completed before you leave today. You will complete the questions through the link below and there are a few things to remember when you are completing them:
1. You must write in complete sentences.
2. You must complete all questions.
3. Make sure you print!
Some of the questions deal with the the plot of the story. If you don't remember what each part of the plot diagram is, here is a little help!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss is one of my all-time favorite Christmas books. When I was little, I was called "Cindy Lou-Who" by many because I reminded them of the cute, sweet little girl in the story. (They thought I was cute and sweet!!!). Today you are going to see how well you are reading closely, by LISTENING to the story and then completing a few comprehension questions for the story. You are reading with your ears as one of my friends Teri says.
You are probably thinking, "That is easy. I know this story because I have seen the movie." REMEMBER that books and movies are different sometimes!!! You can watch the video as many times as you would like, but your questions must be completed before you leave today. You will complete the questions through the link below and there are a few things to remember when you are completing them:
1. You must write in complete sentences.
2. You must complete all questions.
3. Make sure you print!
Some of the questions deal with the the plot of the story. If you don't remember what each part of the plot diagram is, here is a little help!
Remember, you are reading with your ears today. If you would like to take notes while you are listening feel free to do so. Again, watch the video again and go back to re-listen to parts to make sure that you understand! When you are ready to answer your questions, you will click on the link below, answer each question in a complete sentence, click "submit" and then print it out. Make sure to follow the guidelines above!
Time to put your reading ears on!
Time to put your reading ears on!
Complete questions HERE (and don't forget to print!)
Hint: Remember that your answers must have support from the text... that means there has to be EVIDENCE!!!!
Hint: Remember that your answers must have support from the text... that means there has to be EVIDENCE!!!!