Higher Order Thinking Depth & Complexity Reading Response Choice Board & Task Cards – "Holes" by Louis Sachar
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Higher Order Thinking Depth & Complexity Reading Response Choice Board & Task Cards for Holes by Louis Sachar
The Higher Order Thinking Depth & Complexity Reading Response Choice Board & Task Cards for Holes by Louis Sachar is a rich, interactive educational resource specifically designed for teachers and homeschoolers. It provides numerous opportunities to adapt the curriculum and differentiate instruction, enhancing book discussions for gifted, talented, or advanced readers.
The approach prompts deep understanding of the characters, plot, settings, and theme of the novel while augmenting engagement through open-ended tasks. With its careful application of higher-order thinking questions (H.O.T.) within the Depth and Complexity framework—it stands out as an outstanding global supplement towards shared reading sessions in classrooms.
Package Features:
- Nine H.O.T. reading response questions featured in two adaptable formats: an independent reading choice board suitable for individual assignments or homework; task cards advantageous during partner-based activities or small group discussions.
- Stimulation of critical thinking skills by challenging students to reinterpret plot elements; encouraging backing up their perspectives with text evidence — a series of benefits that not only appeal to 4th-, 5th-, or 6th-grade advance readers but also gifted learners who crave more engaging materials competitive to their peers.
- A reference chart detailing what each D&C icon means, presenting specific prompt-types alongside their corresponding D&C emojis — modern visual aids that resonate effortlessly with today's learners.
This multi-faceted resource geared towards Language Arts subjects like comprehension and literature reading entails an assembly of straightforward yet powerful tools. From developing enrichment task cards that take learning beyond regular lectures to designing efficient reading choice boards—every component within considers unique requirements educators face when handling certain student categories exploring 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
What's Included
✅ 9 higher order thinking reading response questions in two formats:
- Independent Reading Choice Board
- Task Cards for partner or small group discussions
✅ Each H.O.T. question is marked with the associated Depth and Complexity icon (in the form of emojis) to provide a visual reminder for students
✅ PLUS a reference chart for teachers and students that shows which type of prompt each D & C icon represents