50 Fabulous Discussion-Prompt Cards for Reading Groups [Paperback]

Laura Robb (Author), Steve Cox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

These sturdy, kid-pleasing discussion-prompt cards will get students really talking and thinking about the books they read. Each of these 52 question cards is sure to stimulate meaningful conversation and deepen kids’ understanding of the story and the literary elements they need to know. Created by a reading specialist and proven to work! For use with Grades 4-8.

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About the Author

Laura Robb is the Director of Language Arts and Curriculum Coordinator of Powhatan School in Boyce, Virginia. She conducts ongoing staff development workshops and coaches teachers in grades K-9 in Frederick County, Winchester and Harrisonburg City Schools. Laura also travels across the United States giving seminars for teachers on reading, writing, and thinking across the curriculum. She is the author of Reading Strategies That Work, Easy-to-Manage Reading and Writing Conferences, Easy Mini-Lessons for Building Vocabulary and Teaching Reading in Middle School published by Scholastic Teaching Resources. She is also the author of Whole Language, Whole Learners published by William Morrow and has edited two anthologies of poetry: Snuffles and Snouts (Dial) illustrated by Steven Kellogg and Music and Drum (Philomel), illustrated by Deborah Lill.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439227224
• ISBN-13: 978-0439227223
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #859,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great source for teachers, July 24, 2001

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Want to stir up discussion after a reading selection? This is a great book to do so. When teaching literary elements such as analysis of character, story plot, setting, etc...this book provides cards to promote discussion in group settings or students can sit at their desks and work independently. This is also a great way to motivate your students into a lessson. I recommend this book to any teacher who would like to spruce their reading lessons up. This book also has very creative prompts that students can relate to.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for literature circles, March 26, 2011

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These cards are practical, fun, and thought-provoking. They are a handy, time-saving resource for teachers who would like to encourage active, meaningful discussion about the books the students are reading. The cards can be used in structured or unstructured literature circles, but a bit of planning and preparation is required.

The question cards are divided into themes:
Walk in a Character's Shoes (Character) - Cards 1-8
What's the Big Idea (Theme) - Cards 9-12
Where and When? (Setting) - Cards 13-16
Suspense-Building Techniques (Story Structure) - Cards 17-20
Living the Story (Personal Connections) - Cards 21-28
Reading Between the Lines (Making Inferences) - Cards 29-32
The Real World (Nonfiction) - Cards 33-40
Talk-Show Time (Creative Dramatics) - Cards 41-52

These discussion topic cards can be used for both fiction and non-fiction titles, and will serve to engage students, not only with the books they are reading, but also get them thinking about how to make real-life connections.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great discussion prompt cards for elementary reading groups!, January 12, 2011

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Whether it's book club or lit circles, these cards are a handy way to let kids take over the discussion of the books they are reading. Useful time-saver for teachers!