Thinking About Reading
Jackie Galbreath, Beth Gasior, Gifted Resource Specialists
Asking and Responding to Higher Level Questions
--------------Depth and Complexity-----------------
This Depth and Complexity Newsletter provides an overview of the thinking icons.
Depth and Complexity Reading Response Journal
Depth and Complexity Reading Response Sheet
Depth and Complexity Sample Frame
----------------- Bloom's Taxonomy-------------------
----------------Depth of Knowledge-----------------
--------------Debono's Thinking Hats---------------
---Universal Reading Resources and Games---
Universal Questions - for literature studies
Say Something Chart - encouraging students to discuss the text
------------Graphic Organizers-----------
These graphic organizers can offer variety and depth.
Characterization graphic organizers---------------Book Selection---------------
Read Through History
Read Around the World
Appropriate Content
Use these lists as a starting point for books at a higher reading level with appropriate content for young students.
Books for Young Gifted Readers
Books for Gifted Readers--Connecting Kids with Technology---
This Reading Website document lists various websites that can be used to integrate technology with reading. It can also be shared with parents.
Into the Book is an interactive reading opportunity that teaches comprehension skills. This has been shared in previous newsletters. Here is an accompanying student response sheet.
Storyline - this site is for young students.
Library Card Required for Access (for young students)
Tumble Book - read picture books, chapter books and watch videos on a wealth of topics.Book Flix - read online, students can turn off sound or have books read to them.
Pixar's Shorts are a fun and effective way to introduce and practice important reading strategies.
List of Shorts- here is a list of YouTube links matched to specific reading strategies.
Shorts Graphic Organizer Packet -list of graphic organizers to use with each short.
-----------Literary Vocabulary----------
It is never too early to introduce gifted readers to literary terminology. ODE has produced this Glossary of Literary Terms.
Here is a book list for verbally gifted readers - lots of good suggestions.