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A review by just_tina
Giant Squid by Candace Fleming
Giant Squid by Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann
Fiction Twin Text: Derrick, D. (2010). Sid the squid: and the search for the perfect job. San Francisco, CA: Immedium.
The possible content-area crossover is most likely science. This fiction twin text will greatly enhance students’ learning by first introducing them to the great squid. They’ll read a humorous story and glean just a little bit of background information on giant squids, most notable their physical appearance. However, I will extend that learning with a web method. After reading the fictional text, I will ask the students to supply me with important words and details about Sid the Squid. If they are able, I will have them pick out some important words or categories about giant squids. However, depending on their age and background knowledge, I will most likely read the nonfiction text before creating related areas to that connect to the central topic. By the end of both stories, the students should have a strong understanding of squid basics such as movement, defenses, habitat, physical appearance, food etc.
Reference:
Camp, D. (2000). It takes two: Teaching with twin texts of fact and fiction. The Reading Teacher, 53(5), pp. 400-408.
Fiction Twin Text: Derrick, D. (2010). Sid the squid: and the search for the perfect job. San Francisco, CA: Immedium.
The possible content-area crossover is most likely science. This fiction twin text will greatly enhance students’ learning by first introducing them to the great squid. They’ll read a humorous story and glean just a little bit of background information on giant squids, most notable their physical appearance. However, I will extend that learning with a web method. After reading the fictional text, I will ask the students to supply me with important words and details about Sid the Squid. If they are able, I will have them pick out some important words or categories about giant squids. However, depending on their age and background knowledge, I will most likely read the nonfiction text before creating related areas to that connect to the central topic. By the end of both stories, the students should have a strong understanding of squid basics such as movement, defenses, habitat, physical appearance, food etc.
Reference:
Camp, D. (2000). It takes two: Teaching with twin texts of fact and fiction. The Reading Teacher, 53(5), pp. 400-408.