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Fridays can be a challenge with learners already dreaming about their weekends. Here's a routine that will bring their minds back to the classroom. Read aloud the beginning of a story, sure to engage your listeners.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Set aside more than 5-10 minutes if introducing the routine for the first time
- Once the routine is established, invite class members to volunteer to read the opening chapter of a favorite book
- Choose a story that ends with a cliffhanger
- Bring in a big, comfy chair to set the stage for the activity
Classroom Considerations
- 10th of 15 class routines designed to engage learners at the beginning or end of a class
- Includes instructions for both in-class and remote learning
Pros
- A great way to promote independent reading
Cons
- None