This is an assortment of concepts/vocabulary that may appear on the 6-8 Reading EOG.

These are instructions to be shown on the SmartBoard.  They include 2 thinking questions to begin the lesson with a think-write-share and then to revisit at the end of the activity.

 

Stations can be set up with any text (though not too lengthy).  Students work in pairs or triangles and are given the correct answer to the question.  Their job is to determine and explain why the other 3 answers are incorrect. 

 

This really gets the kids thinking! 

9 tips on the do's and don'ts of question writing.

What are your students thinking about while they read?  When used faithfully,Talking To the Text can increase engagement during reading and improve comprehension.