October 27, 2008
· Filed under GIS Reading · Tagged Summarizing, Thinking Strategies
A booktalk is a brief summary of a book. Tell us about a great book that you have read recently. Don’t forget to get us interested in your book by telling what is important about the characters, setting and the problem. Be careful not to tell us too much, though – don’t give away the solution or the ending!
October 15, 2008
· Filed under GIS Reading · Tagged Summarizing, Thinking Strategies
What is your favorite movie or TV show? Tell us a quick summary. Remember, when we summarize, we include the characters, setting, problem, solution, ending, and theme.
October 2, 2008
· Filed under GIS Reading · Tagged Predicting, Reading Strategies
This is a mysterious book called The Widow’s Broom. Based on the interesting cover and other illustrations, what do you predict it will be about?
