Writing About Reading by Harmatz

Collect Meaningful Quotes from a Text

jarhartz — 2015-07-19 15:43:09 UTC

As you read consider things a character says that effects others in the story

Capture them and post it on a picture that connects to how you visualize the story

Sketch to Stretch

jarhartz — 2015-07-19 16:02:20 UTC

Sketch-to-Stretch is an instructional strategy developed by Harste, Short, & Burke, (1988). Students draw quick sketches to stretch their thinking and understanding of concepts. This technique can be used in a variety of ways.

Notebook Jots - Again and Again

jarhartz — 2015-07-19 16:06:53 UTC

Things that keep repeating are worth looking at.

Take time in your notebook with these words.

Wonder, collect ideas

The Power of using quotes

margaretsmn — 2015-07-19 18:07:41 UTC

Jumpstart creative writing by selecting a favorite quote.

Hang onto a Metaphor

pandorf7 — 2015-07-19 19:09:21 UTC

Looking at a story through the lens of a metaphor helps readers to track personal plot lines, notice patterns/parallels, and discover deeper interpretations. I included three shots of my notebook where I used the "road" as a metaphor.

Gamify your Writing About Reading

jarhartz — 2015-07-19 20:21:59 UTC

This game using Uno cards can be used to

get kids to randomly find lines in the text to write

more about.

Map out the Setting

jarhartz — 2015-07-21 15:27:43 UTC

To visualize a place, draw it!

Thanks to Sally Donnelly!

Notice and Note

margaretsmn — 2015-07-26 12:14:36 UTC

Draw What Seems Important

jarhartz — 2015-07-31 20:56:32 UTC

Objects, characters and setting can be important. Notice this in the beginning to help you track ideas in the story

Questions to Ask

jarhartz — 2015-08-02 20:17:21 UTC

To get kids thinking deeper about books

Ways to Engage Kids in Notice and Note

jarhartz — 2015-08-02 20:20:45 UTC

This post by Tricia Ebarvia @triciaebarvia shows great ways to connect notice and note signposts to student learning.

Draw Emotional Timelines

jarhartz — 2015-08-02 20:31:13 UTC

Map character's emotions over the course of the story.

Look for turning points.

Use a Pickotchart for Reader Response

jarhartz — 2015-08-02 20:51:57 UTC

From Margaret Simon @MargaretGSimon

Infographic to Write about Reading

Draw / Sketch / Jot

psutton2 — 2015-08-05 00:46:09 UTC

Use lines and colors to connect thinking and grow ideas.

Pressure Map

sandybr87 — 2015-08-05 01:00:21 UTC

Get to know a character - also can be an internal/external t-chart

Pressure Map

sandybr87 — 2015-08-05 01:01:50 UTC

To think more deeply about a character. Similar to an internal/external t-chart