We used the routine "See, Think, Wonder" to discuss the book The 21 Balloons. After we made a collage of images connected to the themes and content of the book, the students used "Think, Pair, Share" as they looked for connections among the images and tried to predict what the book might be about. They paired off with partners and then shared their ideas. After they shared their ideas with a partner, we used whole group discussion to talk about what they saw, thought and wondered about the images. I was surprised by the depth and complexity of their responses (one student pointed out that the book is probably about someone who travels in a balloon because the map would indicate traveling). I've seen they are now providing support for their claims without being prompted, which is exciting!
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