Reading and Writing Workshop Information
Please check your child's comprehension (mind picture) by asking them some of the following questions:
Fiction:Who are the main characters in this story? Do you like them or dislike them? Why?
Do any of the characters change or do things that are good/wrong?
Where does the story take place? Have you ever been to a place like this?
What is the problem in the story? How was the problem solved?
How did the story begin/end?
What happened in the middle of the story?
What special words did the author use to help you hear/see the story?
Why do you think the author wrote this book?
What is the most important event in the story? Why?
Is there part of this story that reminds you of something in your life? Or something that has happened to you?
Can you show me a part of this story where you had a question?
Can you tell me about this story in a few short sentences?
What is this story mostly about?
Non-fiction:What fact did you enjoy learning about the most?
What else would you like to find out about this topic?
Is this book like any other book that you have read? If so, how are they alike/different?
What questions would you ask the author if you met him/her?
What did you discover that may help you outside of school?
WRITING WORKSHOP
Brainstorm ideas with your child about things that have HAPPENED in their life.
Examples- 1st time learned how to do something (diving board), an achievement (scoring a goal, winning a trophy), losing or breaking something, being scared or nervous about something (roller coaster, ocean), being happy or excited for something (new sibling, losing a tooth),etc. Try to share experiences with your child from your own life when you were a child. They will be able to relate and think of more ideas when they hear about your special memories.
Fiction:Who are the main characters in this story? Do you like them or dislike them? Why?
Do any of the characters change or do things that are good/wrong?
Where does the story take place? Have you ever been to a place like this?
What is the problem in the story? How was the problem solved?
How did the story begin/end?
What happened in the middle of the story?
What special words did the author use to help you hear/see the story?
Why do you think the author wrote this book?
What is the most important event in the story? Why?
Is there part of this story that reminds you of something in your life? Or something that has happened to you?
Can you show me a part of this story where you had a question?
Can you tell me about this story in a few short sentences?
What is this story mostly about?
Non-fiction:What fact did you enjoy learning about the most?
What else would you like to find out about this topic?
Is this book like any other book that you have read? If so, how are they alike/different?
What questions would you ask the author if you met him/her?
What did you discover that may help you outside of school?
WRITING WORKSHOP
Brainstorm ideas with your child about things that have HAPPENED in their life.
Examples- 1st time learned how to do something (diving board), an achievement (scoring a goal, winning a trophy), losing or breaking something, being scared or nervous about something (roller coaster, ocean), being happy or excited for something (new sibling, losing a tooth),etc. Try to share experiences with your child from your own life when you were a child. They will be able to relate and think of more ideas when they hear about your special memories.