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Sometimes it's easier to read one part of a novel when focusing on discussion points. Partners work together to read a few paragraphs of Chapter 5 from Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and discuss the plot and theme of the book.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Use strategy with any novel, or any other passage from Hatchet
- See if kids can come up with their own questions after reading the passage
- Divide the passage by sentences to assist kids in reading intervention programs
- Model reflective and analytic reading with one passage at a time
Classroom Considerations
- Instructions are not very well written, but the reading strategy is worth trying
- You will need to provide discussion questions if you choose to cover another passage
- It's unclear how the lesson provides a multicultural perspective on the novel
Pros
- Partner Assisted Learning Strategy (PALS) is an effective way to have kids read in partner groups and discuss important parts of the passage
Cons
- None