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BIG BOOK WORK STATIONBy: Sarah Hagedorn and Kendra Smith
Big Books Big books are usually one of the
most successful stations in the classroom
It is important to model to students what to do with the big books
Big books are a way to practice reading and rereading familiar text
Activities Point to words as you read Use reading strategies modeled
during shared reading Talk about favorite parts of Big Books Write personal connections or
questions on sticky notes Act out story with partner
Materials Needed Familiar big books Class-made big books Props for acting out story Storage containers (pg 42-43) Highlighting tape Creative pointers
Selecting Big Books Choose a book that is:
Slightly above reading level Large enough text for shared
reading Easily dramatized Topic of high interest Has spelling patterns your class is
studying
How to Introduce the Station MODEL FIRST!! Make an “I can” list:
I can read a big book with my partner
I can read the words with highlighter tape on them
I can point to the words as I read I can write my connections
Tips: Modeling How to turn pages How to use a pointer How to use highlighter tape How to choose a big book and
read it together How to use props to retell
Tips: How to keep it going all year long
Keep new books in the station Change the child’s partner Add new pointers
Small finger puppetsFlowersMagic wandsHalloween fingernails
Class Made books
How to Assess/ Accountability
Invite children to perform for class
Have students initial sticky notes
Have students turn in task cards
Differentiation Use task cards- Cards that promote
word and letter study. Use a color system to identify cards for each skill level. (pg 182)
Ex: Find a word you knowEx: Find a word that ends in a vowel
Can change partners so students work with different reading abilities
Provide a variety of books for your class
Cross-Curricular Ideas
Drama - acting out History - ex: Columbus Writing - Favorite part of book Math - Create a class chart of
favorite books Art - Illustrate part of the story
Limitations
Big books are harder to find Big books are bulky Reading levels of big books are
mostly lower level
Closure
Let’s practice!1. Fold your paper hot-dog style.2. Then, fold your paper hamburger
style.3. Unfold!4. Write a connection you have to
your story in each box as you read.