No-prep workbook for "Secret Samantha" by Tim Federle.
A short story from
Flying Lessons & Other Stories.
Pgs. 1-4: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activity
Pg. 5: Character graphic organizers for characters: Mom & Blade
Pg. 6: Character graphic organizer for Sam
Pg. 7: Story mountain plotline graphic organizer
Pg. 8: Story review form (describe, summarize, recommend/not & why, rate)
Pg. 9: Key
Details
> 4 pre-reading questions
> 35 reading comprehension questions
> 3 post-reading 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 character development and identity - not just surface-level comprehension checks.
> "Complete Response" questions are great for discussion as they're often
reflective/no wrong answer style to encourage independent thinking and interpretation.
> 5Ws character graphic organizer is customized to the story. Not generic.
> Story review form can be used for any book, story, or epic poem. A career-long resource.
<>All resources are designed for struggling learners. Perfect modified or alternative resource for special education or below-level learners. Reading comprehension questions are not all higher order. Reflective & no wrong answer style inquiries encourage independent thinking. Roughly 7-8th grade level.
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