I have done a unit mid-year in first grade with the struggling readers focused on the Piggie and Elephant books the last two years. We do lots of work with decoding, answering comprehension questions (selected response practice), character traits, using background knowledge to predict what will happen, and reading with expression.
The school librarian reports that she can't keep them on the shelves in the library for a while after I do the unit as the kids want to read them all. Anything to build excited readers is great! _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
