Reading

=**Circle Behavior Expectations**=
 * **criss-cross applesauce seating**
 * **raise hand and wait to be called on**
 * **eyes on the speaker**
 * **keep your space - remember the body bubble**

=Characters=
 * may be people, animals, or inanimate objects
 * are often confronted with a problem, which leads to change in the character

Character Analysis
analysis - breaking down a piece of literature so that is can be understood


 * 1) Main Character - The character represented in the story the most. The plot (story) usually revolves around the main character.
 * 2) Minor Character - One of the characters represented in the story, but not a main character.

Visualizing Characters
Once you're in a book:
 * Ask yourself who the characters are and are they like anyone you know.
 * Ask yourself how the characters feel about their circumstances.
 * Ask yourself what makes the character act the way he/she does.

Reading Workshop 9/4/12
Ways to talk about books with friends:
 * describe how the author uses words - adjectives, making the story adventurous
 * summarize
 * describe the characters
 * describe the adventures
 * author's craft
 * describe pictures

Reading Workshop 8/16/12
to become stronger readers, you need to bring the following items to the circle after I give you the signal for reading: 1. reading notebook 2. pencil 3. sticky notes 4. clipboard

Be sure to get those items together, pick up your book box and put it on your desk, and then bring those items to the circle. You should do this silently.