Reading Challenge #7

There are several different ways that an author reveals information about a character in a text. An author reveals information about a character through:  physical traits  actions  thoughts  dialogue and interactions with other characters  Below are some steps for this week’s challenge.  STEP 1: CHOOSE two characters that you would like to compare and contrast.   STEP 2: TALK ABOUT IT using the questions below:   What are the similarities and differences between their _______? (physical traits, actions, etc.)  How are these ______ alike […]

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Literacy Challenge #4

Welcome to the fourth week of the Families In Schools Reading Challenge. For ten weeks, we are challenging children and young adults, ages 18 and under, to read a Million++ Words. Below are some step-by-step instructions to submit your fourth challenge.  Step 1: Ask. Consider the setting of the book you or your student is currently reading.  Where does it take place?  Is it in a room?   A city?   A garden?   A ship?   A neighborhood?  What does your character see around the location?   People?  Houses?  Clothing?  […]

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