No-prep workbook for "Out of the Silence" by Kekla Magoon
A short story from
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
Pgs. 1-3: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activities
Pg. 4: Story mountain graphic organizer
Pg. 5: Detailed character graphic organizer
Pg. 6: Story review form (describe, summarize, recommend/not & why, rate)
Pg. 7: Key
Details
> 30 reading comprehension questions
> Three types of questions:
- Short Response (complete sentences not required)
- Complete Response (complete sentences required)
- True/False
> "Complete Response" questions:
useful as discussion questions as they're often
reflective/no wrong answer style to encourage independent thinking and interpretation
> Character graphic organizer is customized to the story - not generic - example entry provided
> 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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