by reDesign | Oct 3, 2020
Sentence Imitation This writing activity challenges students to study example sentences drawn from literature, and then to write their own sentences, mimicking the form of the original. Students learn to appreciate and analyze both writer’s craft and sentence...
by reDesign | Oct 3, 2020
Socratic Seminar In this activity students will take part in a Socratic seminar that includes preparing background information, speaking and listening during the seminar, and writing after the seminar. This activity can be used in all content areas. CONTENT AREA ELA,...
by reDesign | Oct 3, 2020
Storyboard Your Visualizations In this activity, students will create drawings that represent their five senses based on what they have read. The purpose of this activity is for readers to experience the text by using their senses to put them inside the text. This can...
by reDesign | Oct 3, 2020
Thought Bubbles Thought Bubbles are effective ways for students to be aware of what they are thinking and how they are processing new information. It also gives teachers opportunities to assess students’ understanding of content and correct misconceptions associated...
by reDesign | Oct 3, 2020
Oral History The purpose of this activity is to provide an opportunity for students to gain a deeper understanding of the time period in which the text is set. Students will use questioning strategies to interview people who have some familiarity with the specific...
