Hello Everyone... I am new to this site and I am looking for some mentor texts for reading comprehension strategies. THis summer I am putting together my comprehension library and putting together some lessons to go with each of my comprehension texts. I was wondering if anyone had any interesting texts for any comprehension strategy! Thanks so much for your imput.
Looking for 1st Grade Mentor Texts for Reading Comprehension
June 17th, 2010 | posted by efrosx8
My Mentor texts
Well, there are so many great read alouds. Most of them, with a little ingenuity, can be used for various comprehension think-alouds, turn 'n talks, stop 'n jots or stop 'n acts. What can be tricky is when you're trying to find a book for a particular comprehension strategy. For example, if I want to do a reading workshop unit around making connections, I need to find books that allow me AND my students to make connections at my desired level of complexity. I also want text that will interest them. Some days, I hope that I will be able to lead a whole group discussion.
For the first week of school my colleague plans to read the kind of books that many emergent readers need and allow for retelling because her students scores indicate that they will need that, such as: Billy Goats Gruff.
With my second graders, I will start off with Miss Nelson is Missing, to go along with my mini-lesson of knowing my reading identity and what kind of books I like. This would be great for inferring, which I will model with think-alouds and encourage in my readers through turn and talk questions and opportunities. I will also try to lead a whole group discussion about the book, because their is so much that kids will want to talk about. I know that they will probably know this story. Next, I may read one of my favorite books Chrysanthumum, again we will infer and make connections.
Let's keep sharing on this forum!
Caps for Sale! Caps for Sale!
I love to read old favorites. Since many K teachers read Caps for Sale for a share reading with a big book, I love to do the same for a read aloud or shared reading at the beginning of 1st grade. My kids loved it this week! They stamped their feet and shaked their fingers. I taught that was our act it out or act out instead of a turn and talk. A book that allows physical movement is great for building stamina on the carpet during read alouds and mini-lessons. I FORGET HOW WIGGLY THEY ARE IN SEPTEMBER!
Tomorrow I'll read The Napping House because I have the big book with four smaller books that I can give to my emergent readers who need a pattern book they've memorized. I love this story and hope they will too!
Bye for now,
CCG