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Making Learning Visible: Reading Comprehension through Class Novels
Reading Comprehension, Class Novel, Visual Learning, Assessment, Growth Mindset Melissa Salter Reading Comprehension, Class Novel, Visual Learning, Assessment, Growth Mindset Melissa Salter

Making Learning Visible: Reading Comprehension through Class Novels

Readers Request (sort of). This post generally outlines the final activities my class did with the novel Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. I also focus on shifting reading comprehension activities and assessment when sharing a class novel. One visual map assignment is broken down to explore how visuals can demonstrated deeper comprehension.

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The Class Novel: Designing engaging activities linked to class books (Part 1..maybe?)
Novel, Class Novel, Inclusion, Hands On Learning, New Series, Language Arts Melissa Salter Novel, Class Novel, Inclusion, Hands On Learning, New Series, Language Arts Melissa Salter

The Class Novel: Designing engaging activities linked to class books (Part 1..maybe?)

Reading a class novel can be a powerful way to model language and to design mini lessons. This post explores how I choose books, start to design lessons, and it also provides a sample lesson for the book Out of My Mind. This might be the start of a series—if people are interested.

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