by boot | Jul 22, 2025
A story map is a graphic organizer that helps students learn the elements of literature by identifying characters, plot, setting or the story sequence. It is used during and after reading a text. This strategy supports students’ comprehension by providing students...
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Have students place mini sticky notes with each annotation mark listed below on their book to show their thinking or questions they may have as they read. Suggested annotations: LOL (means this is a funny part.) * ( means this is important.) ! (means this is...
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Explain to students that wildfires are a pretty common event globally. It is estimated that over 100,000 wildfires happen in the United States alone each year. So how do they begin? First, there may be a lack of water in the area. This is known as a drought. During...
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Draw a three-column chart on chart paper. Label the three columns as follows: WHAT I KNOW ABOUT WILDFIRES WHAT I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT WILDFIRES WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT WILDFIRES Before reading the book, fill in...
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Show the front cover to the students. Ask them what they notice about the two illustrations on the front cover. Why do you think the illustrator drew two separate illustrations? Read the title of the book and then analyze the illustrations. What do they think the...
