No-Prep workbook for “Big Joe's Funeral” by Walter Dean Myers.
A short story from 145th Street Short Stories.
Pgs. 1-3: Reading comprehension questions & Vocab activity
Pg. 4: Story Review Form
Pg. 5: Key
Details > 26 reading comprehension & reflection questions
> Three types of questions:
- Short Response (complete sentences not required)
- Complete Response (complete sentences required)
- True/False
> "Complete Response" questions are great for discussion as they're often reflective/no wrong answer style to encourage independent thinking and interpretation.
> Four specifically recommended discussion prompts.
> Review form can be used with any text (career-long/re-usable resource).
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<>All resources are designed for struggling learners. Perfect modified or alternative resource for below-level learners. Reading comprehension questions are not all higher order thinking. Reflective & no wrong answer questions encourage independent thinking and discussion. 7-12th grade level.
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