Introducing a New Book
At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12Overview
What Is This Teaching Strategy?
This activity asks students to make predictions and ask questions about a book before they jump into reading it. It can be used to introduce students to any new book, whether a work of literature or a resource book such as Holocaust and Human Behavior. Spending some time looking at the cover and previewing the content of a book is an effective way to spark students’ interest and provide students with context that will help them engage with the material.
Lesson Plans
How to Introduce a New Book
Variations
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