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Enthusiastic readers take part in a book club unit that focuses on genre, particularly historical fiction, fantasy, and adventure. Over the course of 10 days, groups read a variety of stories and choose leveled activities from a learning contract to prove their comprehension. Powerpoint presentations are made and presented.
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Concepts
children's literature, genres, historical fiction, fantasy, adventure stories, book talks, responding to reading, responding to literature, literary elements, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, reading, realistic fiction, biography writing, science fiction, microsoft powerpoint, oral presentations
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Instructional Ideas
- Reproduce pages eight and nine on chart paper for learners to reference while they work
- Create a Book Club bulletin board that showcases the unit's schedule, definitions, and final products as groups complete them
- Copy all pages to be made into a packet that class members can keep, view, and write on as needed
Classroom Considerations
- A variety of materials are required—review all leveled activities to have everything you need
- Activities are based on reading levels—test pupils prior to starting to the unit
Pros
- Includes an eye-catching hook
- Differentiated instruction targets learning levels for specific skills practice
Cons
- None