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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How can you tell if a children’s book is good or appropriate? Betsy Hearne, author of “Choosing Books for Children: A Commonsense Guide” suggests the following: From birth to age six, picture books should have illustrations on every page. These books are meant to be read aloud while the listener looks over pictures. For ages, six to nine, beginner and easy-to-read books require short chapters, illustrations, simple vocabulary. These books can be read aloud to […]

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