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Rising Voices –continued When the teaching cards are used to explore the anchor texts, Rising Voices inspires identity development through robust literacy instruction and empowers the next generation of critical thinkers and learners!
A quick overview explains why this book is a Rising Voices anchor text and identifies teaching highlights.
The “hook” engages students, gets them to anticipate the text, and builds on what they already know. Suggested prompts support strategic responses to texts, higher-level thinking, and interaction as students turn and talk or discuss their ideas with the whole class.
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The note offers a read- aloud tip and language support for diverse language learners.
The teaching cards emphasize academic language and words that add context and empower students.
Students are scaffolded to revisit the text and actively practice a high- utility reading strategy.
Students further connect with the text and its relevance to their own lives. Options are provided for writing about reading, exploring social- emotional awareness using the CASEL framework, small-group book club discussions, and art or other creative activities.
Teachers can access websites to share more information about the author, illustrator, or content related to the book.
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