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(recorded during the PITA Fall Conference Oct 08 in Kelowna) Authentic purpose: ex. buddy-readers Close: access prior knowledge Scholastics, Rhyming Dictionary Rhyme + rhythm: help in learning language, sound it out, clap it out Reworking words, condensing, specific language Group work Stories: point of reference, condensing story, theme or topic Book in a can: anticipatory set, introduces language, pairs, presentation, objects as memory aids, like note taking Role playing as characters: perspectives, display of knowledge Story worksheet: get kids to reference page numbers Book review (bookmark): inform peers Response journals: during reading, thoughts/feelings/questions Character development organizer: graphing/charting dynamics of traits Character web: connecting lines – how a character feels about another
 * F64: Poetry, Patterns and Scripts / Helen Raczuk**