No-prep workbook for "Oreo" by Brandy Colbert.
A short story from
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America.
Pgs. 1-2: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activities
Pg. 3: Story mountain graphic organizer
Pg. 4: Detailed character graphic organizer
Pg. 5: Story review form (describe, summarize, recommend/not & why, rate)
Pg. 6: Key
Details
> 24 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 character development, culture, and identity.
> "Complete Response" questions are great for discussion as they're often
reflective/no wrong answer style to encourage independent thinking and interpretation.
> Character graphic organizer for protagonist, Joni, is customized to the story. Not a generic worksheet. Example entry provided.
> 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 questions encourage independent thinking. Roughly 7-8th grade level.
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