Title: Read
1Read Pause Predict
What might happen next? Discuss this with your
partner. Some students will be asked to share
their partners prediction so make sure you
listen and ask questions when necessary.
2Read Pause Make Connections
Reflect on the section of the text just
completed. Complete a journal entry beginning
with one of the following This reminds me
of.. I remember an experience I had like
that (explain) This reminds me of another
book / movie I read/saw. (explain) As I read
this I was feeling / thinking
3Read Pause Discuss
- Write 3 fat questions in your journal about the
section of the text just completed. - Ask your partner to answer these questions aloud.
- Some pairs will be asked to share their questions
and answers.
4Read Pause Sketch
- Sketch an idea from the section of the text just
completed. - Share and discuss your drawing in your group.
5Read Pause Bookmark
- Review the section of the text just completed.
- In your journal
- Note something interesting or confusing. Explain.
- Choose three interesting words and define them
(use a dictionary and context). - Choose a sentence that you feel reflects how one
of the characters is feeling at the time. Quote
the sentence and explain its importance. - Share this with your group.
6Read Pause Retell
- Retell the section you have just read in your own
words. - (One PEC paragraph of about five sentences)
7Read Pause Analyse
- In your journal, reflect on the story so far
- Determine which characters are well developed and
which are stereotypes or otherwise flat. - Choose a minor character and examine the role
played by her / him to further the plot. - Examine and provide examples of how the author
positions you, the reader, to react in a certain
way. - Discuss possible gaps and silences in the text.
- Which characters were allowed to speak for
themselves? - Who do we hear of only through the mouths and
minds of others? - Discuss your own position on the social issues
raised in the text. - SHARE YOUR WORK WITH YOUR PARTNER
8Read-Pause-Reflect
- In chapter 13, explain the quote, All my bravado
is gone. - Recall a time/incident when you showed bravado.
9Read-Pause-Predict
- After reading chapter 15, predict what Katniss
plan might be.