"Book Bits": a Fun Pre-reading Activity for Tuck Everlasting
5.0 (428 reviews)“Book Bits” are carefully selected snippets of information from the book. There are 47 “Book Bits”, however, you will only need one for each student; you can pick and choose which ones you like the most.1. Give each student a “Book Bit”. The students will read their individual “Book Bits” and be al
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Subject
- Reading
- Pages
- 11
- Answer key
- N/A
- Teaching duration
- 3 Days
- Digital download
Description
“Book Bits” are carefully selected snippets of information from the book. There are 47 “Book Bits”, however, you will only need one for each student; you can pick and choose which ones you like the most.
1. Give each student a “Book Bit”. The students will read their individual “Book Bits” and be allowed a little time to ponder and reflect on what they say (e.g., What impressions are they gathering about the book?).
2. Have the students move around the classroom, reading their “Book Bit” to every other student, while also listening to the other students’ “Book Bits”. No discussion or interpretation occurs at this point; they are simply reading to each other.
3. After hearing the other students’ “Book Bits”, students can then do a quick write on the impressions they now have about the book (What is this book about? What can we infer about the characters?, What might happen in the story? etc.)
4. After the quick write, students can discuss with each other in pairs, small groups, and eventually whole group.
5. The “Book Bit” quick write can then be revisited after students have read more of the book, or have completed the book.
Depth and Complexity Companion for Tuck Everlasting
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Reviews
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I thought that the first few were pretty decent, but it quickly became redundant. I wanted questions that students could have engaging conversations, but this left me disappointed. I teach all levels of 8th graders.
These were basically just the icon with boxes around it. I wish I didn't spend $5.50 on something I could have made in a very short amount of time.
Not what I was looking for. The resource is billed as good for Google classroom. Rather than a series of slides my students can go through, it was in Google forms. I can't use it. The powerpoint presentation is somewhat helpful, but I wish I hadn't bought it.
I wish there was a little more to this resource for the price. It's three google forms. Serves the purpose, just not super engaging for my kids.
Only four slides for the same price as ones with 12 or more?
Definitely unfair! My students were confused! Also, the slides weren't up to the standards and detailed as her other lessons. Makes me think what other lessons are the same as this one before I go and purchase anymore.
Questions & Answers (4)
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Hi there- When I try to print the PDF, an error message comes out of my copier every time. Is there a trick to printing this?
Hi Lindsay! Some PDFs with a lot of graphics may look fine on your screen, but may not print out correctly.
Open the PDF file with Adobe Acrobat Reader
Click “Print”
Click on “Advanced”
Check the “Print as Image” box
Print the document
Do you happen to have a listing to show the chapters each of the 'books bit' are from?
Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we do not.
I love Tuck Everlasting! Would it work at grade 3/4 level?
Hi Jude! You might want to download the preview to check. To be honest, I think it might be a bit challenging. This book is typically read in 5th grade, so that is the intended audience.
When I download this and the Depth and Complexity for Tuck Everlasting, it has only one page.
Are you opening the file with the latest version of Adobe reader? Also make sure that you're not downloading the preview and that you're actually downloading the file you purchased.
