Where could I find something to read?
CELA, Libby, Audible (kids can listen free), Currents for Kids, NewsELA
How often should I read?
You should read every day for at least 30 minutes.
What should I read?
What interests you? Fiction or non-fiction? Mr. Huffman will post weekly suggestions below. If you are reading print or braille make sure to practice your Empower Reading Strategies.
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Reflect on your reading
Start a Thinking Book or Journal
Before Reading
What do you think will happen?
What do you think it will be about?
Why did you choose it?
What do you hope for?
During Reading
What’s happening?
What are the important facts?
What is surprising for you?
What is confusing for you?
What questions are you asking yourself?
What connections did you make?
After Reading
What happened in the story?
What was the text about?
What was awesome?
What didn’t you like?
What confused you?
What is the big idea?
What did you learn?
What were the characters like?
What was the most important part?
Use …
Words
Sentences
Drawings
Symbols
Images
Writing Ideas
Use up to 100 words to respond to one of the following prompts. You must include the words below.
…suddenly they froze with nothing to say…
Blue Sad Giraffes Snowflakes Coco
…’ It doesn’t matter what you think, does it?’…
Sign Kick Hole Flower Sun
… was this really the only…
Diamond Book Upset Lost Sprinting
…we disappeared into the night …
…but should I really do this?…
…The deafening screams echoed through the cold night…
Box Racoon Chair Sky Leaf
…that’s when I knew I should run…