"Pre Reading Activities" Teaching Resources :: 169

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Understanding Chinese Culture Through Reading

For Teachers 1st - 5th

Young scholars examine the Chinese culture. They discuss the Chinese zodiac, identify their animal on the zodiac, listen to a Chinese folktale, and write an essay reflection on the Chinese zodiac or Chinese culture.

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Living Thoreau As A Means Of Approaching Walden

For Teachers 9th - 12th

Students investigate the essays and life of Thoreau in order to appreciate his point of view and understand his way of thinking. They participate in various activities and writing assignments to gain a similar perspective. Students write...

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The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding

For Teachers 2nd

Second graders read and discuss the story "The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding" in the Scott Foresman series. They summarize the story. They understand the influence of Latin American Folktales. They complete a quiz on the story.

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Survival Story

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Students discuss the pros and cons of being deserted on an uninhabited island. Then they write their own survival stories and complete a story jacket.

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Foreign Language: Mira

For Teachers 1st - 3rd

Students complete a series of activities based on the book, Mira, culminating in the presentation of a play. Included in the 21 activities are puppeteering, drawing, and reciting poetry.

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Literature: The Russian Cinderella

For Teachers 5th

Fifth graders compare and contrast the Russian fairytale, Wee Little Havroshechka" with the Anglo-Saxon "Cinderella." In groups the discuss and then write their own versions of the Cinderella story. Students write about the differences...

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Journey to America

For Teachers 9th - 12th

Students explain how life changed drastically for many families. They recognize the hardships involved in emigrating and immigrating and explain the concept of being a victim

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Ad lit.org: Pre Reading Activities for El Ls

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards

Pre-reading activities can engage student interest, activate prior knowledge, or pre-teach potentially difficult concepts and vocabulary. They also offer a great opportunity to introduce comprehension components such as cause and effect,...

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Blendspace: Pre Reading Activities for the Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963

For Students 4th - 7th

A fourteen-part learning module including links to texts, websites, and videos with pre reading activities for The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis.

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Scholastic: Pre Reading Activities: Signs and Symbols

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards

As young children begin keying into symbols, they are making a huge conceptual leap: they're learning that a picture can convey a message. The following anecdotes track practical applications of children's interactions with...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "My Antonia" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Before delving into "My Antonia," check out a biography of author Willa Cather, an introduction to the novel, and pre-reading activities and discussion questions. While reading, participate in "Active Reading" diagramming and answer...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "The Yearling" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

Before delving into "The Yearling," check out a biography of author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, an introduction to the novel, and pre-reading activities and discussion questions. While reading, participate in "Active Reading" diagramming...

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Glencoe: Study Guide for Johnny Tremain [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

This twenty-two page study guide provides biographical information on author Esther Forbes, an introduction to "Johnny Tremain," and activities to accompany a reading of this historical novel. Includes pre-reading activities, reading...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Great Expectations" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Great study guide for Charles Dickens's novel, "Great Expectations." Before reading the book, check out an author biography, vocabulary, and pre-reading activities and questions. Also, use the guide's brainstorming activities to help you...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Great study guide for Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Before reading the book, check out an author biography, vocabulary, and pre-reading activities and questions. Also, use the guide's...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Brothers Karamazov" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Use this study guide to enhance your understanding and exploration of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel, "The Brothers Karamazov." Prepare for the text with an author biography, vocabulary lists, and pre-reading activities. While reading,...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Cyrano De Bergerac" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Before reading "Cyrano de Bergerac," check out a biography of author Edmond Rostand, an introduction to the play, pre-reading activities, and vocabulary lists. As you complete each act, participate in brainstorming activities and respond...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Bearstone" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Enhance your reading of Will Hobbs's "Bearstone" with the help of pre-reading activities, brainstorming exercises, vocabulary lists, and thought-provoking writing prompts on characters, their choices, and the consequences of their...

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