Workbook for “First Words” by Varsha Bajaj
A short story from
Come On In: 15 Stories About Immigration and Finding Home
Pgs. 1-3 Questions & vocabulary
Pg. 3 Venn character graphic organizer
Pg. 4 Plotline graphic organizer
Pg. 5 Story review form
Pg. 6 Key
> 31 reading comprehension questions
> Three types of questions:
- Short Response (complete sentences not required)
- Complete Response (complete sentences required)
- True/False
> Students will have to dig deeper into the text with this resource.
> Questions are designed to push students to think critically about identity and culture.
> Some questions are 'no wrong answer' style - to encourage independent thinking and creative engagement.
> Story review form AND plotline graphic organizer are
career-long reusables (can be reused with no changes for stories, books, film, and epic poetry).
> Character graphic organizer is specific to the story, not generic.
> Themes: finding one's identity, self-reflection, self-acceptance
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<>All resources are designed for struggling learners. Perfect modified or alternative resource for slightly below-level learners. Reading comprehension questions are not all higher order. Reflective & no wrong answer questions encourage independent thinking. 7-8th grade level.
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