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Do you know the setting of The Count of Monte Cristo? What about the main characters? Explore the elements of Alexandre Dumas' novel with a reading comprehension activity. Kids toss boxes with literary elements written on each side, and answer questions about the element that they roll.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have kids come up with a list of questions for each category as a homework assignment before you do the activity in class, or provide them with your own questions
- Use dice instead of a box, and assign the literary devices to the numbers on each side
- Encourage learners to write about at least one of the questions that they answered in the activity as an extended assignment
Classroom Considerations
- Assessment strategy is weak; use the activity as study exercises before a literary assessment
Pros
- A fun alternative to a study guide
- Exciting and collaborative
Cons
- None
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