"Long Way Down" Bundle one-pager/choice board/WebQuest/DOK Task Cards
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Description
Welcome to an engaging and comprehensive resource for teaching Jason Reynolds' gripping novel, Long Way Down. This product is designed to facilitate deep comprehension, critical thinking, and creative exploration of the text through a variety of activities suitable for middle and high school students.
Included in this Resource:
1. One-Pager Project: Students will creatively represent their understanding of Long Way Down through a one-page visual summary. They can incorporate key themes, characters, symbols, and significant events from the novel. This project encourages artistic expression while reinforcing textual analysis skills. (15 templates included!)
2. Post-Reading Activity Choice Board: After completing the novel, students can choose from a selection of engaging activities to demonstrate their comprehension and analytical skills. The choice board offers a range of options, such as character analysis, historical analysis, storyboard presentations, author’s purpose and more, allowing students to showcase their understanding in diverse ways.
3. Pre-Reading WebQuest: Prepare students for their journey into "Long Way Down" with a pre-reading WebQuest. This interactive activity will introduce key concepts, themes, and historical context relevant to the novel. Students will explore related articles, videos, and resources to build background knowledge and foster curiosity before diving into the text.
4. Depth of Knowledge Task Cards: These task cards provide scaffolded questions and prompts aligned with Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels. Students can use these cards for independent reflection, group discussions, or as writing prompts to deepen their understanding of the text. The task cards cover various cognitive levels, ensuring differentiated instruction and promoting critical thinking skills. 10 task cards per each of the four DOK levels. 6 blank task cards for the four DOK levels.
Why Choose This Resource?
- Comprehensive: This resource covers pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading activities, offering a well-rounded approach to teaching Long Way Down.
- Differentiated: With a variety of activities and task cards catering to different learning styles and abilities, this resource supports diverse classrooms.
- Engaging: The creative projects and interactive tasks will capture students' interest and foster a deeper connection to the text.
- Standards-Aligned: Activities are aligned with Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, promoting rigorous literary analysis and critical thinking skills development.
Equip your students with the tools they need to explore the powerful themes and messages of "Long Way Down" with this comprehensive teaching resource. Dive into the world of Jason Reynolds' novel and watch your students engage, analyze, and reflect on this unforgettable story.
