Instant Independent Reading Response Activities: 50 Fun, Reproducible Literature-Response Activities and Graphic Organizers-for ANY BOOK-That Help ... Reading and Build Important Skills [Paperback]

Laura Witmer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Boost reading comprehension with 50 engaging, ready-to-use literature-response activities that kids can use with any book! Includes easy-to-follow directions and reproducible activity sheets so kids can complete their work on their own. An instant way to enhance your independent reading program, build key reading and writing skills and watch your students' enthusiasm for reading grow! 112 pages.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Laura Witmer teaches first grade in Sebring, Ohio. She has taught first grade for four years and special education for seven. Laura holds a B.A. in elementary and special education, and an M.S. as a reading specialist. She lives in Columbiana, Ohio. This is Laura’s first Scholastic Teaching Resource Book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Teaching Resources (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439309611
• ISBN-13: 978-0439309615
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!, April 26, 2005

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This review is from: Instant Independent Reading Response Activities: 50 Fun, Reproducible Literature-Response Activities and Graphic Organizers-for ANY BOOK-That Help ... Reading and Build Important Skills (Paperback)

I use this book every day in a multi level classroom. The book is available on a shelf and the students can choose a response and then walk themselves through to the finished project, following the clearly written instructions. It has increased my student's interest in reading, and has helped pre-literate students respond to literature. The grades that have used it are from K - 5. I hope that Ms. Witmer will do a follow up book that will be as interesting to upper elementary students.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money!!, July 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Instant Independent Reading Response Activities: 50 Fun, Reproducible Literature-Response Activities and Graphic Organizers-for ANY BOOK-That Help ... Reading and Build Important Skills (Paperback)

The activities in this book, for the most part, require students to respond in a manner that demonstrates their comprehension of the story. I am using these activities to supplement my reading curriculum as well as for reading response activities (instead of formal book reports). The examples shown in the book are geared towards primary students but the activites themselves can be used/modified for intermediate students easily.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Check this book out!, November 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Instant Independent Reading Response Activities: 50 Fun, Reproducible Literature-Response Activities and Graphic Organizers-for ANY BOOK-That Help ... Reading and Build Important Skills (Paperback)

I was glad to see a book like this. All you have to do is copy and off you go!! I haven't started using the activities, but I plan to use them with our AR program at school. I think these activities will help the students really take the time to read the book and respond to it, rather than just read for the test. If you are looking for a good reading activities book, this is your book!!