Lesson 7.1 Reading Fictional Texts
Specific Expectations :
Before Reading
– choose an appropriate approach to reading a text to match the purpose for reading
– use appropriate pre-reading strategies to preview new texts,
– use appropriate strategies to activate and build on prior knowledge of the content of the informational, narrative, or graphic selections
– use appropriate strategies to monitor comprehension when reading informational and narrative texts
– use appropriate strategies to track and record ideas and information while reading informational and narrative texts
– use appropriate strategies to locate information in different types of texts,
– use appropriate strategies to make inferences about and interpret different types of texts, including:
– make connections between personal experiences and the content of texts to consolidate and extend understanding of different types of texts,
– demonstrate understanding of a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts commonly read in daily life by using and/or responding to them appropriately
Learning Goals: In this lesson, you will choose a fictional story from a list. You will use pre-reading, during reading and post-reading strategies to understand and appreciate the story. You will begin your reading log, but document what you think and learn as you read the text.