A short story from Fresh Ink: An Anthology
Pgs. 1-2: Reading comprehension questions & vocabulary
Pgs. 3-6: Graphic organizers
Pg. 7: Story Review Form
Pg. 8: Key
> 21 reading comprehension questions
> Three types of questions:
- Short Response (complete sentences not required)
- Complete Response (complete sentences required)
- True/False
> Questions designed to push students to think critically about character development & identity - not just surface-level comprehension check
> "Complete Response" questions: useful as discussion questions as they're often
reflective/no wrong answer style to encourage independent thinking and interpretation
> Three of the four character graphic organizer is customized to the charaters - not generic - includes example entry
> Story review form can be used for any book, story, or epic poem - career-long resource
> Heartwarming story of a teen's close relationship with her grandmother, young love, and coming out.
<>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 thinking. Reflection questions encourage independent thinking - great for discussion. Roughly 8th grade level.
