Good readers make connections while reading.
Kinds of Connections
1. Text to self: to own experiences and memories
2. Text to world: to facts and information about history, current events, the world
3. Text to text: to other stories, songs, TV shows, movies, etc.
Reasons to Make Connections
Making connections helps readers:
- Visualize.
- Listen to others to see how they are connecting to the text, thus enrichingeveryone’s understanding of the material.
- Read more actively—with a purpose—which reduces boredom and increasesattention.
- Remember what they read since it has become personalized.
- Ask questions.
- Relate to characters by understanding their feelings and motivations.
What You Can Do
- Create a Venn diagram to show how subject areas overlap and how they differ, or to bridge information between textbook chapters or linked novels.
- Look at the topic of study. Write the facts you know about the subject.
- Model your thinking by sharing the connections you make while reading.
- Identify similarities between subjects you study.
Example Connecting Statements
- This part reminds me of....
- I felt like...(character) when I....
- If that happened to me I would....
- This book reminds me of...(another text) because....
- I can relate to...(part of text) because one time....
- Something similar happened to me when....
Chapter 2 Assignment
While you are reading chapter 2 (pages 17-37), think about the connections you make to the text. Remember, connections can be text to self, text to world, and/or text to text.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
How do I post a comment?
At the bottom of each post, you should see the time stamp and the number of comments.
When you are ready to write your response, click on the word "comments" - it is a link!
Then, CAREFULLY follow the directions on the right side of the screen (they are also here below!).
Directions on the "leave your comment" Page
To see the prompt, click on "show original post" at the left!
1. Type your response in the “leave your comment” box. At the top of your response, please include the question number.
2. Choose "Name/URL" for your identity. You should type your first name and last initial (example - Lauren W.). Do not include your last name!
3. Click the “publish your comment” button at the bottom of the page.
4. If your posting was a success, the top of the page should read “Your comment has been saved and will be visible after blog owner approval.”
When you are ready to write your response, click on the word "comments" - it is a link!
Then, CAREFULLY follow the directions on the right side of the screen (they are also here below!).
Directions on the "leave your comment" Page
To see the prompt, click on "show original post" at the left!
1. Type your response in the “leave your comment” box. At the top of your response, please include the question number.
2. Choose "Name/URL" for your identity. You should type your first name and last initial (example - Lauren W.). Do not include your last name!
3. Click the “publish your comment” button at the bottom of the page.
4. If your posting was a success, the top of the page should read “Your comment has been saved and will be visible after blog owner approval.”
Comment 1 - Visualizing
Look back through chapter 1 (pages 1-16) and focus on information from the text that broadens your understanding by giving you images in your head (VISUALIZE!!). Respond to one of the questions below in 4+ sentences. Begin your comment with the prompt number.
(To respond, click on "comments" at the bottom of the post. Then, follow the posting directions!)
1. Describe Lennie and George’s relationship. What images help you understand their relationship?
2. How are Lennie and George different physically and mentally? What images help you understand their differences?
3. Find visual examples of how Lennie is described as childlike and/or animal-like. How does this help with your understanding of Lennie? What does this tell you about him?
4. Page 9 – “George’s hand remained outstretched imperiously. Slowly, like a terrier who doesn’t want to bring a ball to its master, Lennie approached, drew back, approached again. George snapped his fingers sharply, and at the sound Lennie laid the mouse in his hand.”
* How do these words create an image in your head? What do you picture? Is it a simile or metaphor? Why is Lennie compared to a terrier? What does this tell the reader about Lennie and George’s relationship?
5. Discuss your individual visualizations. Were than any images that deepened your understanding or connection to the characters/setting/novella/etc.?
Be sure to check back and see what your classmates had to say!
(To respond, click on "comments" at the bottom of the post. Then, follow the posting directions!)
1. Describe Lennie and George’s relationship. What images help you understand their relationship?
2. How are Lennie and George different physically and mentally? What images help you understand their differences?
3. Find visual examples of how Lennie is described as childlike and/or animal-like. How does this help with your understanding of Lennie? What does this tell you about him?
4. Page 9 – “George’s hand remained outstretched imperiously. Slowly, like a terrier who doesn’t want to bring a ball to its master, Lennie approached, drew back, approached again. George snapped his fingers sharply, and at the sound Lennie laid the mouse in his hand.”
* How do these words create an image in your head? What do you picture? Is it a simile or metaphor? Why is Lennie compared to a terrier? What does this tell the reader about Lennie and George’s relationship?
5. Discuss your individual visualizations. Were than any images that deepened your understanding or connection to the characters/setting/novella/etc.?
Be sure to check back and see what your classmates had to say!
Chapter 1 - Reading Strategy: Visualizing
Good readers visualize and use sensory imagery while reading.
What Are Sensory Images?
As you muse over a poem, read a novel, or pause over a newspaper article, a picture forms in your mind. Certain smells, tastes, sights, and sounds emerge, depending on what you are reading and what life experiences you bring to it.
Reasons to Visualize
· Visualizing is creative and makes reading fun! This ongoing creation of sensory images keeps the reader hooked on the material.
· Visualizing helps the reader personalize the information and retain the information.
· Paying attention to the “camera” in one’s head is a great way to monitor one’s own comprehension. When the camera shuts off, that is a signal that meaning has broken down and the reader needs to get back on track.
What You Can Do
· Compare “pictures” with other readers. Ask, “What do you see when you read this section?” · Draw timelines, graphic organizers, maps, cartoons, and quick impressions based on your reading. Then discuss your products with someone else.
· Point out which words in a passage help you visualize . . . point out the phrases or sentences that give you a clear image.
Chapter 1 Assignment
While reading chapter 1 (pages 1-16), VISUALIZE! Think about the imagery (definition – the language that evokes one or all of the five senses: seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching).
What Are Sensory Images?
As you muse over a poem, read a novel, or pause over a newspaper article, a picture forms in your mind. Certain smells, tastes, sights, and sounds emerge, depending on what you are reading and what life experiences you bring to it.
Reasons to Visualize
· Visualizing is creative and makes reading fun! This ongoing creation of sensory images keeps the reader hooked on the material.
· Visualizing helps the reader personalize the information and retain the information.
· Paying attention to the “camera” in one’s head is a great way to monitor one’s own comprehension. When the camera shuts off, that is a signal that meaning has broken down and the reader needs to get back on track.
What You Can Do
· Compare “pictures” with other readers. Ask, “What do you see when you read this section?” · Draw timelines, graphic organizers, maps, cartoons, and quick impressions based on your reading. Then discuss your products with someone else.
· Point out which words in a passage help you visualize . . . point out the phrases or sentences that give you a clear image.
Chapter 1 Assignment
While reading chapter 1 (pages 1-16), VISUALIZE! Think about the imagery (definition – the language that evokes one or all of the five senses: seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching).
Monday, September 15, 2008
Intro to blogging...
We are going to give blogging a try...
This summer, I became interested in blogging, and I think it may be an effective way for us to stay connected while reading Of Mice and Men.
Next week, we will be in the library for orientation. You will be required to read and post when you have extra time in the library and from home. I have not set aside time for you to read and post in class, so prepare to do so outside of class time.
I hope you will enjoy this blogging experience as we begin our blog together: )
Enjoy: )
This summer, I became interested in blogging, and I think it may be an effective way for us to stay connected while reading Of Mice and Men.
Next week, we will be in the library for orientation. You will be required to read and post when you have extra time in the library and from home. I have not set aside time for you to read and post in class, so prepare to do so outside of class time.
I hope you will enjoy this blogging experience as we begin our blog together: )
Enjoy: )
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