tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609605438475121764.post6663711736362710581..comments2023-10-29T05:02:16.041-05:00Comments on Little Minds at Work: Comprehension Skill Focus with Close Reads!Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830755146617373916noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609605438475121764.post-35705666771970693802014-09-18T00:43:51.792-05:002014-09-18T00:43:51.792-05:00Hi, I just started implementing your Close Reading...Hi, I just started implementing your Close Reading unit (bundled - I'm alternating fiction/nonfiction weekly) and it's been an awesome experience. My students are digging much deeper than before thanks to your guidance. It's a big change for them, but they are building their stamina to stick with it. I'm also interested in finding more ways to make vocabulary "stick," I'll be trying out the gestures! Thanks for such an amazing resource - I can't say enough wonderful things about it! Jen :)Positively Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019772782327388037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609605438475121764.post-43345860652751176522014-09-17T20:37:00.187-05:002014-09-17T20:37:00.187-05:00Hey there! Here is a list of the actions we are d...Hey there! Here is a list of the actions we are doing this week:<br /><br />Ripe- pretend to pull down an apple from a tree<br />blossom- open hands like a flower blooming<br />rot- blog nose and make a stinky face<br />thud- make a fist into the other hand<br />dribble- pretend bite from an apple and wipe the juice dribbling down<br /><br />nothing special but it works :)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830755146617373916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609605438475121764.post-26020675270744980102014-09-17T20:10:06.635-05:002014-09-17T20:10:06.635-05:00What kinds of actions do you use for vocabulary? W...What kinds of actions do you use for vocabulary? We use actions to help us remember all kinds of things in my class. Not sure why I've never thought about using that with story vocabulary before. Thanks in advance!Amber Freshourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02751743874250284202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609605438475121764.post-72144403461357352972014-09-16T20:07:36.807-05:002014-09-16T20:07:36.807-05:00Hi there Lee Ann! I don't really consider it ...Hi there Lee Ann! I don't really consider it that I am presenting a book at a higher level...if anything I am bringing it down for the kids because I am giving them multiple opportunities to learn the information. The first day I read {Mondays} is for simple enjoyment...the next day we discuss the hard to understand vocabulary words. On third day is when I have students use their think-pair-share partners to get them talking about the book...if your kids aren't ready for that you could lead a whole-group conversation. If you have several that are not "getting" what you are reading to them then reading it more than once might just help! :)<br /><br />TaraTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830755146617373916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609605438475121764.post-43299671269709400022014-09-16T19:56:55.719-05:002014-09-16T19:56:55.719-05:00I am really interested in these close reads, howev...I am really interested in these close reads, however, I just started today introducing the parts of a book and the "babies" aren't ready for that. They were rolling on the floor as I was reading and I know what I was saying was over their heads. When discussing a book at a higher level, how do you handle those not ready for it?Lee Ann Raseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704152224334275682noreply@blogger.com