Reading Challenge #7

May 18, 2020 by Cynthia Perez

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 […]

Literacy Challenge #4

April 24, 2020 by Cynthia Perez

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? […]