Effective, enjoyable, and easy to use, this category game is a helpful way to get kids thinking in broad terms about main idea and supporting details. It helps to ingrain the metacognitive structure of this important reading strategy. It is also useful for verbal communication skills, allowing students to organize thoughts and speak in front of an audience in a short, non-threatening exercise.
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Comprehension Cups Learning Center Activity
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