Carolyn L. Streets
During reading workshop, students will have the choice to read a poem thematically connected to selected chapters in the novel or go back and analyze the artwork from one of the novel covers. Students will write a brief response describing the connections understood between the poem, chapter, or artwork. Students may go back to review the observations, wonder, and questions from the previous day to help them as they read and make connections. With teacher discretion, students will choose chapters of their choice to read. Students will complete analysis of the character/novel using a graphic organizer to show their drawn conclusions emphasizing implicit meaning about the main character/novel. This process can be repeated over the course of the unit/weeks. Student’s conclusions should show growth in analysis as they engage with the text and activities.