1. Discussion Groups

2. Summarizer Give the most important ideas in one or two sentences Do not include details or information that is not important It is a reminder of what has been read so far.

3. Clarifier You must clarify whenever you: Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or passages Read a word you don’t understand. Find that sentence doesn’t make sense. Are confused by what you have read. Explain that to the group and tell them what you think the passage means. Pause and re-read until it makes sense.

4. Questioner Think of questions to ask as you read the text 3 types of questioning: Questions of Fact These are questions that can be answered directly from the text. Who? What? Questions of Interpretation These are questions that must be supported by textual evidence, but the answer is not stated directly in the text Questions that are open ended These are questions that have more than one correct answer. Answers are usually influenced by personal experiences

5. Predictor Use what you have read or clues from the illustrations to help figure out what the group will learn or what will happen in the text. You can change your predictions as you read on!

6. Summarizer – Help Card Think about the parts of a plot Exposition Rising Action Conflicts

7. Clarifier – Help Card Who are the main characters? What are the main conflicts? Words to clarify: Potential Corporation Curriculum Smirk Indescribable Philosopher Institution Clients Meditates Hassling Gutted Persistent

8. Questioner – Help Card What did you learn about Momma in Chapter 10? How do you think Maleeka feels about her Mom? What happens when Maleeka returns to school with her new haircut? What do you think Maleeka learns from this experience? Why doesn’t Maleeka attend the same school as Seets? What does Maleeka mean by the comment, “I guess Sweet’s attitude paid off” Why do you think Charlese acted the way she did in the lunchroom? How are Akeelma and Maleeka alike and different? The scene at JuJu’s party provides a glimpse into the home life of Charlese. Maleeka says she feels bad for Charlese. Why do you think she feels this way? Do you think Maleeka should accept Caleb’s apology? Why or why not? What does Maleeka share with her class about her family. What are her thoughts on love?

9. Predictor – Help Card Sentence starters: I think …. I’ll bet… I wonder if … I imagine … I suppose … I predict … I think the theme of this text will be…