Reading About Recycling

Today you're going to participate in a literature circle using an informative text.  You are going to learn to think about your text through coding.  Here are the codes we will use today:

However, instead of a pencil, you are going to use post-it notes.  Write the codes on your post-it note and attach it to the page you are reading.

1.  Before reading:  Talk to your group about your predicitions for the information that will be in the book.  Also talk to your group about what background information you already have about the topic of the book.

2.  During Reading:  Use the post-it notes and codes as you read.

3.  After Reading:  Come back to the group and share your post its.

4.  Respond to the following 1-2-3-4 Non Fiction Response:

• What is the ONE big idea of text? (the big idea should be supported throughout the book.)
• What are TWO conclusions you can make about recycling from reading this text?  Cite your evidence from the text.
• Does the author think recycling is important?  How do you know?  Cite at least THREE proofs from the text that support your conclusion.
• What are FOUR new facts that you learned about recycling from reading this book?