
Teaching
Before reading, introduce students to basic literacy concepts (plot, character, and setting), literary style, the balance between text and artwork, and awareness of their own response to the books. Other decisions about "read and respond" are guided more specifically by the kind of author study you are doing. Before beginning the reading, plan a unit in which you talk with students about basic literary concepts, such as plot, character, setting, etc.
Read and Respond to the Books | Author Study Toolkit
Research Paper/Project
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Grammar
Poetry
Short Stories
House of the Scorpion
The Outsiders
Narrative writing
Expository
STEAL characterization
Interpreting Quotes
Movie Trailer Project

