Activity

First Chapter Fridays

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Fridays can be a challenge with learners already dreaming about their weekends. Here's a routine that will bring their minds back to the classroom. Read aloud the beginning of a story, sure to engage your listeners.

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Concepts
social-emotional learning, routines, empathy, diverse perspectives, perspectives, active listening, storytelling, oral reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, self-awareness, social awareness, Social & Emotional Learning
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Instructional Ideas
  • Set aside more than 5-10 minutes if introducing the routine for the first time
  • Once the routine is established, invite class members to volunteer to read the opening chapter of a favorite book
  • Choose a story that ends with a cliffhanger
  • Bring in a big, comfy chair to set the stage for the activity
Classroom Considerations
  • 10th of 15 class routines designed to engage learners at the beginning or end of a class
  • Includes instructions for both in-class and remote learning
Pros
  • A great way to promote independent reading
Cons
  • None