A River of Words by Jen Bryant is the focus of this book companion for students with autism and special learning needs.
This unit has various print and digital activities to accompany the book A River of Words.
The materials are designed to allow students at multiple learning levels to access and engage with lessons learned from reading A River of Words.
Students have many opportunities to listen to a story about William Carlos Williams and his poetry.
*****This unit includes 12 Google Slides and a version of the book read aloud. Perfect for an independent learning center.
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A River of Words Book Companion Activities Include:
- Storyboard
- Circle map on poetry (includes digital version)
- Matching poems to subjects (includes digital version)
- Sorting nouns, verbs, and adjectives about a river (includes digital version)
- Creating your own “River of Words” (includes digital version)
- Writing prompt: My River Poem (includes digital version)
- 12 Google Slides
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Much of what I have learned about curriculum development is incorporated into these units. For example, do not be afraid of repetition. It is critical that students with significant disabilities have time to engage with the material over several days to fully assimilate what is being taught. Also, adding visual supports to your printables and class activities helps students pay more attention to the content you are presenting rather than to the mechanics of what is expected. Finally, ask questions. Good questions!! Regardless of the material, asking students good questions will push them to think more deeply than before.
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