Contest
Imagine you’re starting a new after-school book club. Write a letter to your classmates convincing them to join, using information from the infographic.
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Your Brain on Books
What science tells us about why you should get lost in a great story
From the March / April 2019 Issue
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Can't-Miss Teaching Extras
Even More Reasons to Read
If our infographic didn't quite convince your students to pick up a book, this Scholastic video of kids explaining why they read might seal the deal.
Kid-Approved Books
When they're ready to pick up a book, students can browse for a great selection on the DOGObooks website. It features reviews written by kids, for kids. (And if they end up liking the book, they can leave a rave of their own!)
More About the Story
Skills
Main idea and supporting details, reading for information, evaluating
Complexity Factors
Purpose
The infographic provides information about the benefits of reading.
Structure
Information is presented using text, images, and numbers.
Language
The language is mainly conversational but includes some challenging words, such as vivid, as well as figures of speech.
Knowledge Demands
The infographic includes percentages and refers to details from the Harry Potter book series.
Step-by-Step Lesson Plan
1. Reading and Discussing
Project the infographic as students follow along in their magazines.
Prompt students to use the headline, subhead, and central image to identify the topic of the infographic.
Ask: Is the purpose of the infographic to
- explain something to you?
- convince you of something?
- tell you how to do something?
Have students look over the labels and images surrounding the central image. Ask:
- How are they related to the central image? (They provide details about the main idea.)
Break students into groups to read each section of the infographic and discuss what they find interesting, surprising, or convincing.
Come back together as a class and ask volunteers to summarize the main idea and supporting details from the infographic.
2. Writing
Preview the writing prompt in the “Write to Win” box.
Download and distribute the guided-writing activity that goes along with the infographic.
Have students respond to the writing prompt. If you wish, send their responses to our infographic contest.
Ideas to Engage and Inspire
Have students create their own infographics! Download our “Make Your Own Infographic” activity.
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