Ms. Hanlon will begin with a mini-lesson on graphic features. She will introduce the timeline before engaging in the read-aloud. This instructional move allows students to:
a) read about the lives of the four people discussed in the text before moving into the text.
b) learn how to use timelines as a tool in their own writing.
c) explore visual media to build background knowledge before moving to written texts.
d) learn how to use timelines as a tool for organizing main ideas to accurately retell the text.