Provide "acknowledged body of knowledge" related to the concept. Emphasize the most significant aspects of the concept in an organized, organic manner. Present information sequentially so students see continuity. Draw attention to important, discrete details; don't swamp students with myriad facts.
Modeling of visual tool using read aloud. Book Talk.
Read aloud “Smoky Nights”.
On paper chart, model thinking for Supported Setting Map visual tool listing clues and
descriptions students were able to obtain from the story .
View supported setting map for read aloud in resources tab.
Book Talk and students choose next books.
Book titles:
My Brother’s Keeper/Virginia’s Civil War Diary
Twenty and Ten
Number the Stars
Good-bye, Marianne
