Instructional strategies and tips for using comics in class!Our comics are a super fun way to hook readers! While the adventures involving our dog and cat are, of course, science fiction they are VERY heavy on science fact. Best of all, they model and support the spirit of inquiry! If you are new to our comic, click here to read the back story. There is even a pdf version you can share with families! Each mission has an adventure that unfolds over six weekly episodes so you can build anticipation while exercising memory skills. Each comic also has a read aloud video reminiscent of Reading Rainbow. Each week, I'll provide some tips for using the comics to support literacy instruction. I'll organize by grade level, but of course, we all know that age and grade do not always follow a child's developmental path. No matter the grade or the skill set of your learners, they will have an entry point for learning while still feeling like part of the group. While we hope they inspire all your budding readers, we were particularly interested in creating a reading experience that will engage more reluctant readers.
Kindergarten: At this time of year you may be introducing consonant digraphs, so our sound effects are giving your students a chance to use them!
Grade 2: The text boxes are aimed at our most advanced readers. Try teaming them up with some kinder-pals. They can support the kindergarten kiddos is sounding out the sound effects and your super star second graders can read the rest. Win/win!
Kindergarten: We've got some interesting new challenges for our earliest readers this week!
Grade 2: This episode marks the half way point of the adventure! Ask students to recall what has happened so far. Then challenge them to predict what will happen next. For an added challenge have them story board out their predictions and then compare their imagined episodes to the ones we share. Kindergarten: Check out some of the ways you can use the comic to reinforce, reteach, or even introduce new literacy comics this week:
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Meet Beth and Curtis!Presidential Award-Winning teacher and hula hoop fanatic, Beth loves bringing real world science to kids! Beth is fascinated by engineering challenges, technology, and outdoor learning spaces. After 25 years teaching kindergarten, she’s excited to share her passion and experience on-line with classrooms from around the world! Archives
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