Get your students thinking critically about what they read with this engaging "Thinking Jobs" close reading strategy set. This resource helps students understand that different text genres require different reading approaches to increase comprehension. By defining a specific "job" for each genre, this set empowers readers to focus on the most important aspects of a text.

This comprehensive set includes:

• Genre-Specific Focus: The strategy defines a distinct set of "thinking jobs" for each of the three main genres:
  • Fiction (F): Students focus on Characters (C), Problems (P), Solution (S), and the Lesson Learned (LL)or theme.
  • Nonfiction (NF): Students concentrate on the Author's Point of View (POV) and what the Author is Mostly Teaching Me (AMTM), using evidence to support their beliefs.
  • Poetry (P): Students learn to identify both the Literal Meaning (LM)—what is actually happening—and the Deeper Meaning (DM), or the underlying message of the poem.

• Ready-to-Use Materials: The bundle includes full-color and black-and-white posters to display in your classroom. Digital Google Slides are also included, making this a perfect tool for both in-person and distance learning.
• Student-Friendly Guides: With table cards and binder rings, students have a portable reference to remember the thinking jobs for each genre.
• Reading Comprehension: The goal of this strategy is to get students to read more slowly and thoughtfully, which increases their understanding of the material.

This Thinking Jobs set is an excellent addition to your reading comprehension curriculum, encouraging students to actively engage with and understand a wide range of texts.