Teaching Suggestions
Fact vs. Opinion/ Point of View
Emergent (K-1)-------------
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Early (1-2)p. 85
NOTES A grade 2 class, after examining several versions of various fairy tales decided to hold a mock trial. Individual students took turns assuming the roles of the various characters and defending their actions. |
Transitional (3-4)p. 100
Help students understand point of view by engaging them in role playing and telling simple tales from different point of view, and by comparing stories told from different points of view. NOTES p. 101 After reading Rosie’s Walk, students from a grade 2 class were invited to rewrite the story from the fox’s perspective. p. 98 Demonstrate that different texts may differ in information presented and teach strategies for making decisions about which might be more accurate (e.g., most recent publication date; fiction/non-fiction) |