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Me as a reader
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Me as a readerMy favorite genre to read is…
My favorite book(s) is/are….
Topics I love to read about…
One word to describe how I feel about
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My favorite genre to read is…
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Books I want to read
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Genre Chart
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Realistic Fiction
(RF)
A story that uses made-up
characters and events but
could happen in real life
Fantasy (F) A story that is completely
make-believe; may include
talking animals and magic
Mystery (M) A story about a problem that
is not solved until the end;
includes suspense
Science Fiction
(SF)
A fantasy story that includes
scientific features (time travel,
robots, space, etc.)
Historical
Fiction (HF)
A fictional story that is based
on an event or events that
happened in the past
Traditional
Literature (TL)
Stories that have been passed
down throughout history;
includes fairy tales, tall tales,
fables, legends, and myths
Informational
(I)
A text that gives facts and
information about a topic
Biography (B) A story of a real person’s life
written by another person
Autobiography
(AB)
A story of a real person’s life
written by that person
Genre ChartRealistic Fiction
(RF)
A story that uses made-up
characters and events but
could happen in real life
Fantasy (F) A story that is completely
make-believe; may include
talking animals and magic
Mystery (M) A story about a problem that
is not solved until the end;
includes suspense
Science Fiction
(SF)
A fantasy story that includes
scientific features (time travel,
robots, space, etc.)
Historical
Fiction (HF)
A fictional story that is based
on an event or events that
happened in the past
Traditional
Literature (TL)
Stories that have been passed
down throughout history;
includes fairy tales, tall tales,
fables, legends, and myths
Informational
(I)
A text that gives facts and
information about a topic
Biography (B) A story of a real person’s life
written by another person
Autobiography
(AB)
A story of a real person’s life
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Mini-Lessons Table of Contents
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Reflection slips
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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How will this skill help you when you read
other texts?
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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How will this skill help you when you read
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Why is this skill important for you to know as
a reader?
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Reflection of Learning
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Why is this skill important for you to know as
a reader?
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Why is this skill important for you to know as
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Draw a picture with captions or
character dialogue that demonstrates your understanding
of this skill.
Draw a picture with captions or
character dialogue that
demonstrates your understanding
of this skill.
Draw a picture with captions or
character dialogue that demonstrates your understanding
of this skill.
Draw a picture with captions or
character dialogue that
demonstrates your understanding
of this skill.
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Reflection of Learning
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How can you apply what you learned in
real life?
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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How can you apply what you learned in
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How can you apply what you learned in
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How can you apply what you learned in
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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What was easy for you to understand from
today’s lesson? What was confusing?
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Reflection of Learning
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What was easy for you to understand from
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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What did you learn about this skill and what
do you still have questions about?
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Reflection of Learning
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What did you learn about this skill and what
do you still have questions about?
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What did you learn about this skill and what
do you still have questions about?
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Write down one tip that you would give a
student who was struggling with this skill.
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Write down one tip that you would give a
student who was struggling with this skill.
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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Reflection of Learning
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What did you learn from today’s lesson?
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4th Grade reading skill
checklists
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Literature Skills
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Skill Date Learned
Inferences from Fiction
Theme
Summarizing
Story Elements
Meaning of
Words/Phrases
Prose, Drama, and Poetry
Point of View
Visual and Oral Presentations
Compare and Contrast Fiction Stories
Literature Skills
Skill Date Learned
Inferences from Fiction
Theme
Summarizing
Story Elements
Meaning of
Words/Phrases
Prose, Drama, and Poetry
Point of View
Visual and Oral Presentations
Compare and Contrast Fiction Stories
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Informational Skills
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Skill Date LearnedInferences from Informational Text
Main Idea
Summarizing
Explain Events, Procedures, Ideas, and Concepts in Informational Text
Meaning of Words/Phrases
Text Structure
Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts
Interpreting TextFeatures of Nonfiction
Reasons and Evidence Used to Support Main Point
Integrating Information
Informational SkillsSkill Date Learned
Inferences from Informational Text
Main Idea
Summarizing
Explain Events, Procedures, Ideas, and Concepts in Informational Text
Meaning of Words/Phrases
Text Structure
Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts
Interpreting TextFeatures of Nonfiction
Reasons and Evidence Used to Support Main Point
Integrating Information
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5th Grade reading skill
checklists
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Literature Skills
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Skill Date Learned
Inferences from Fiction
Theme
Summarizing
Comparing and Contrasting Story Elements
Meaning of Words/Phrases
Prose, Drama, and Poetry
Influence of Point of View
Visual and Multimedia Elements
Compare and Contrast Fiction Stories
Literature SkillsSkill Date Learned
Inferences from Fiction
Theme
Summarizing
Comparing and Contrasting Story Elements
Meaning of Words/Phrases
Prose, Drama, and Poetry
Influence of Point of View
Visual and Multimedia Elements
Compare and Contrast Fiction Stories
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Informational Skills
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Skill Date LearnedInferences from Informational Text
Main Idea
Summarizing
Explain the Connection Between Individuals, Events,, Ideas, and Concepts
Meaning of Words/Phrases
Compare and Contrast
Text Structure
Multiple Accounts of the Same Topic or Event
Using Print and DigitalSources
Reasons and Evidence Used to Support Main Point
Integrating Information
Informational SkillsSkill Date Learned
Inferences from Informational Text
Main Idea
Summarizing
Explain the Connection Between Individuals, Events,, Ideas, and Concepts
Meaning of Words/Phrases
Compare and Contrast
Text Structure
Multiple Accounts of the Same Topic or Event
Using Print and DigitalSources
Reasons and Evidence Used to Support Main Point
Integrating Information
©Jennifer Findley©Jennifer Findley
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