No-prep workbook for "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn" by Kelly J. Baptist
A short story from Flying Lessons & Other Stories
Cover page & pre-reading self-reflection questions
Pgs. 1-2: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activity
Pg. 3: Story mountain plotline graphic organizer
Pgs. 4-5: Character graphic organizers
Pg. 6: Story review form (describe, summarize, recommend/not & why, rate)
Pg. 7: Key
Details
> 26 reading comprehension questions
> Three types of questions:
- Short Response (complete sentences not required)
- Complete Response (complete sentences required)
- True/False
> Students have to dig deeper into the text with this resource
> Not only surface-level comprehension checks
> "Complete Response" questions: useful as discussion questions as they're often
reflective/no wrong answer style to encourage independent thinking and interpretation
> Character graphic organizers are customized to the characters - not generic
> Story review form can be used for any book, story, or epic poem - 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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