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Tunes for Bears to Dance to: Anticipation Guide ActivityTunes for Bears to Dance to: Anticipation Guide Activity
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Novelinks
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Projection
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Tunes for Bears to Dance to: Anticipation Guide

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As an introduction to the major themes of Robert Cormier's Tunes for Bears to Dance to, class members complete an anticipation guide and share their responses in groups.

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Concepts

the holocaust, literary analysis, reading comprehension strategies

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Chart the responses and compare the results before and after a reading of the novel

Classroom Considerations

  • Protocols should be in place for the respectful discussion of controversial issues
  • Part of a series of resources designed to accompany a reading of the novel

Pros

  • The guide introduces the major issues faced by the main character

Cons

  • None

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