Adventures with Arthur

Over the past few weeks, we've been doing an Arthur unit. So far this year, this unit has produced the most laughter. Throughout this unit, we have focused on three main comprehension strategies: Making Connections, Visualization and Retelling.
The student goals for this theme included the following:

• Use appropriate comprehension skills and strategies
• interpret and respond to literature
• write a variety of types of text
• communicate effectively
  

Throughout the theme, various group and independent strategy applications occurred through comprehension centers and routines. Our centers included art, drama, making words, poetry, storytelling and writing. The routines included Reciprocal Teaching and Cross-Age Reading Experiences.