Question

write like an ELL student
YOUR RESPONSE
BEFORE READING STRATEGIES
Complete the questions below before you start reading
What do you notice when you are looking at the text features of your book?

(front cover, back cover, flipping through the book)
Features:
What they might mean:




Background Knowledge - what do you know based on the title, synopsis on the back of the book, author, or any other features?


What predictions do you have for what the book is going to be about?


DURING READING STRATEGIES
Complete the questions below while you are reading the first 15-20 pages of your book
I read until the page…
[TYPE PAGE NUMBER HERE]
OBSERVE AND INFER
Who are the characters?

What do we know about their identities so far?


What is the setting?


What has happened in the plot so far?


What have you noticed about how the story (or information) is communicated so far?


PREDICT
What do you predict will happen next?


ASK QUESTIONS
What am I wondering about the text so far? What information is missing?


CONNECT
Which Indigenous topics/issues have I noticed in the book so far?

How do they connect to our world/ present day?


What are some of the big ideas (themes) that you see emerging so far?


VOCABULARY
What words are new to me?

(list the words/terms and their definitions that you can look up online)





book: fire song of Adam Garnet Jones

Answer 1

**YOUR RESPONSE**

**BEFORE READING STRATEGIES**

**What do you notice when you are looking at the text features of your book?**
**Features:**
- Front cover: I see a bright cover. It looks interesting.
- Back cover: There is a summary. It talks about important things.
- Flipping through the book: The pages have good pictures and some words are in different sizes.

**What they might mean:**
- The bright cover attracts attention.
- The summary gives a hint about the story.
- Different sizes of words might be important or exciting parts of the book.

**Background Knowledge - what do you know based on the title, synopsis on the back of the book, author, or any other features?**
- The title "Fire Song" sounds like it could be about music or emotions.
- Adam Garnet Jones might write about Indigenous experiences.
- I think it could explore cultural identity or family.

**What predictions do you have for what the book is going to be about?**
- I think the book might tell a story about a young person finding their culture.
- There may be challenges they face and how they overcome them.

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**DURING READING STRATEGIES**

**I read until the page…**
[TYPE PAGE NUMBER HERE]

**OBSERVE AND INFER**
**Who are the characters?**
- I see a young person. Maybe their name is connected to music.
- There is also a family, maybe parents or friends.

**What do we know about their identities so far?**
- The young person feels different. They are searching for who they are.
- Family is important to them; they have hopes and dreams.

**What is the setting?**
- The setting seems to be a place with nature. Maybe a community that is lively.
- It could be a town or a home that feels safe but also confusing.

**What has happened in the plot so far?**
- The main character faces a challenge with identity.
- They might want to connect more with their culture and family traditions.

**What have you noticed about how the story (or information) is communicated so far?**
- The writing feels emotional and personal.
- There are images that help tell the story, like symbols of culture.

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**PREDICT**
**What do you predict will happen next?**
- I predict the main character will meet someone who helps them.
- They may learn more about their culture and use music to express themselves.

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**ASK QUESTIONS**
**What am I wondering about the text so far? What information is missing?**
- I wonder more about the character's family history.
- What challenges will they face? Will they find support?

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**CONNECT**
**Which Indigenous topics/issues have I noticed in the book so far?**
- The importance of cultural identity and traditions.
- How the past can affect the present.

**How do they connect to our world/present day?**
- Many people today search for their identity.
- It's important to understand and respect different cultures.

**What are some of the big ideas (themes) that you see emerging so far?**
- Finding yourself.
- The role of family and culture.
- Overcoming challenges related to identity.

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**VOCABULARY**
**What words are new to me?**
1. **Identity** - who you are and what makes you unique.
2. **Culture** - the beliefs, customs, and traditions of a group.
3. **Emotional** - relating to feelings.
4. **Traditions** - customs passed down from the past.

(You can look them up online for more information!)