Flying Lessons & Other Stories: "Secret Samantha" Workbook

Workbook for "Secret Samantha" by Tim Federle

from short story anthology: Flying Lessons & Other Stories edited by Ellen Oh.

> No-prep. All you need is the story.

Pgs. 1-4: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activity

Pg. 5: Character graphic organizers for characters: Mom & Blade

Pg. 6: Character graphic organizer for Sam

Pg. 7: Story mountain plotline graphic organizer

Pg. 8: Story review form (describe, summarize, recommend/not & why, rate)
Pg. 9: Key

Details

> 4 pre-reading questions

> 35 reading comprehension questions

> 3 post-reading questions

> Three types of questions:

• Short Response (complete sentences not required)
• Complete Response (complete sentences required)
• True/False

> "Complete Response" questions are great for discussion as they're often

reflective/no wrong answer style to encourage independent thinking and interpretation.

> 5Ws character graphic organizer is customized to the story. Not generic. 

> Story review form can be used for any book, story, or epic poem. A career-long resource.

<>All resources are designed for struggling learners. Perfect modified or alternative resource for special education or below-level learners. Reading comprehension questions are not all higher order. Reflective & no wrong answer style inquiries encourage independent thinking. Roughly 7th grade level.

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