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.
DURING READING STRATEGIES
I read until the page…
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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.
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.
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?
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.
VOCABULARY
What words are new to me?
- Identity - who you are and what makes you unique.
- Culture - the beliefs, customs, and traditions of a group.
- Emotional - relating to feelings.
- Traditions - customs passed down from the past.
(You can look them up online for more information!)
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