Appendix A LitCamp Activities
Opening Campfire Students begin each day with a song and a community-building activity, play interactive games, and/or engage in writing activities as they are introduced to new words to support their vocabulary development. Read Aloud Through teacher-led interactive read-alouds, students strengthen their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills by expressing their understanding of a story and connecting the text to the 7 strengths and their own lives. Bring the Text to Life Students enhance their understanding of the read-aloud text by performing, dancing, or drawing about important ideas discussed, including the characters’ thoughts and actions. Reading Power Students build literacy skills in teacher-led small- and whole-group activities that connect the read-aloud texts to higher standards, sometimes with the support of graphic organizers. Bunk Time Students have the opportunity to choose their own book and build stamina as they read independently. This time also includes opportunities to share what they are reading with a partner or the teacher. Community Lit Students continue to build their literacy skills, especially speaking and listening, and build a sense of community by participating in group discussions or games about the 7 strengths. Writing Power Students engage in a writing activity to extend their learning and make personal connections to the read-aloud text and the 7 strengths. Closing Campfire Students end each day with a vocabulary activity to reinforce the day’s learning and with opportunities for self-reflection and for teachers to praise students for their achievements.
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