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Scholars become familiar with tagline literature with the help of the story, Alexander and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Day by Judith Viort. After a read-aloud and whole-class discussion, leveled groups complete several differentiated activities such as songwriting, playwriting, creating a comic strip, and reflecting on a journal topic.
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Instructional Ideas
- Make copies of each group's list of leveled activities, rubrics, and the anchor activities for learners to read at their own pace without interrupting other workers
- Gather a collection of tagline literature for participants to browse before or after they start anchor activities
- Invite pupils to share their finished product with their peers, perform a Think, Pair, Share or showcase items individually in front of the class
Classroom Considerations
- Activities are based on reading level—test prior and place readers in three groups
- Review each activity to prep materials needed for pupils to complete them
Pros
- Incorporates cooperative learning strategies
- Any relevant song can be used for the hook
- Accommodations are listed for English language learners
Cons
- The lesson's format is unorganized
- The cube is cut off from the page