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Step Inside the Story!

If your young reader has trouble remembering the details of a book they just read, or if you just have a disinterested reader, try this activity to jog their memory and keep their interest! Next time your child begins a new book, start a "diary" of important details from the story, like that character's name and the setting, to put your child in the shoes of the character. It will help them become more interested in reading and help boost their memory skills! Use this fun twist on reading so the next time a book report is due they'll have (and remember!) all the information they need to complete it!

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Grade:

Third Grade

Subjects:

English Language Arts Writing Reading Reading Comprehension Writing Types Analyze Characters Personal Narrative Writing

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W.3.4

English Language Arts and Reading

Grade 2

2.11.B.ii

2.12.A

Grade 3

3.11.B.ii

3.11.B.i

3.11.B.ii

3.12.A

Grade 4

4.11.B.ii

4.11.B.i

4.11.B.ii

4.12.A

English

Grade Two

W.2.11.i

W.2.10.e

W.2.10.h

Grade Three

W.3.8.c

W.3.8.f

Grade Four

W.4.7.d

W.4.7.i

English Language Arts

Grade 2

2.2

Grade 3

2.2

Grade 4

English Language Arts

Grade 2

4.2.C.3

2.4.C.2

Grade 3

2.4.C.1

2.4.C.2

Grade 4

2.4.C.1

English

Year 2

ACELY1671.a

ACELT1591.b

Year 3

ACELA1482.b

ACELT1601.a

Year 4

ACELA1493.a

ACELT1607.a

ACELY1694.c

English

Level 2

W.VCELT229.1

W.VCELY230.1

Level 3

W.VCELA262.2

W.VCELA262.5

W.VCELT264.1

Level 4

W.VCELA292.1

W.VCELT298.1

W.VCELY299.3

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What You Need:

A book that your child recently read
A few sheets of paper
A pencil or pen

What You Do:

As your child reads the book, encourage them to remember details about a favorite character's life.
When they're finished with the book, invite them to imagine that they're one of the main characters from the book. Then, on the sheet of paper, have your child answer the following questions:

What is your name?
How old are you?
What is today's date (in the story)?
Who are your friends?
Where do you live?
Do you go to school?
What makes you sad or upset?
What makes you happy?

On another sheet of paper, ask your child to describe a significant event that happened to the character. Have them answer and explain the following:

Describe what happened during the event.
How did it make you feel?
How did you solve the problem?
Was anyone else involved?
If so, who? What role did they play?

Finally, discuss the significant event together. Ask your child if they would have reacted in the same way or differently, and why. Not only will this help them remember the story, but they'll gain insight into another person's life...even if that person is just a character in a book!

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