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Start-Up Activity
Ask students to name their favorite books or stories. List some titles on the board. Then have students sketch a special scene, character, or event from their favorite book or story. Mention that creating a drawing about a book is one way to think about it. This chapter will introduce students to many other ways to understand what they read.
Think About It
“Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood.”
—John Green
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Start-Up Activity
Ask students to name their favorite books or stories. List some titles on the board. Then have students sketch a special scene, character, or event from their favorite book or story. Mention that creating a drawing about a book is one way to think about it. This chapter will introduce students to many other ways to understand what they read.
Think About It
“Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood.”
—John Green