How to do it?
- Students read a text.
•Students
reflect on and write down words that show they understand what they have read.
•For
example - While studying eagles students
might decide that WINGSPAN, PROTECTED STATUS and EYESIGHT are
important.
•Use
the following format to create ALPHA ANTICS:
- W is for eagle. Because they can have up to an eight foot wingspan.
- P is for eagle. Because eagles are protected by law
- E is for eagle. Because eagles have incredible eyesight and can see much better at a distance than a human.
- M is for snowman because eventually they melt.
- A is for worm because worms eat apples
- M is for lunar because lunar means moon
- P is for fraction because fractions are made up of parts
How did it go?
This was done with a focus group using an article about pizza toppings found around the world. The students had fun and showed a clear understanding of what they had read.
Example response:
C is for Pizza in India - because it has curry on it.
S is for pizza in Australia because it has shrimp on it.
Materials
Article to read
Alpha Antics worksheet (On U drive)
