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Rigor as an act of caring™

 
QUESTION RINGSTM

Flourescent, laminated sets of cards that encourage active and enthusiastic reading
and problem solving.`Aligned with NCTE/NCTM and state standards. Complement all
reading series and math programs.
Indestructible!

Li
terary Tex
t (Available in English or English/Spanish)

♦
Characterization    ♦ Setting    ♦ Author's Craft    ♦ Story Structure

Informational Text (Available in English or English/Spanish)

♦ Evaluating Text Features    ♦ Author and Audience    ♦ Using Text


Mathematics

♦ Before solving a problem         ♦ After solving a problem


GENRE STRIPSTM

Laminated strips of higher order questions that yield deep understanding of particular
genres, based on NCTE and state standards. Work well as bookmarks!
Indestructible!

♦ Poetry
♦ Plays
♦ Folklore & Fantasy
♦ Realistic fiction


ATTRIBUTE CHARTS

Laminated 36 inch X 48 inch wall charts to accompany literary text
question rings.  Large-print flourescent questions and velcro tape
included.  Maximize your students' question ring learning.

  At what point do you begin to like or dislike the main character?
How does the author first introduce the problem in the story?
Why would the author choose this setting for these characters?
Story 1
       
Story 2
       
Story 3