Monster Mash
Close Reading and Response
It's that time of year again, where I dig out a costume from the depths of my attic, and throw it on in an effort to be festive. The day of Halloween can be one of the longest days an educator can face in teaching. Enticing candy and epic costumes await students. As the clock slowly ticks by, the buzz and excitement build until the bell finally rings releasing students into the promise of Halloween night.
Perhaps teachers should dress up as tight rope walkers, as they often spend the day balancing teaching/learning with childhood enjoyment.
Recently I saw a tweet by The Mindy Project writer, Chris Schleicher that got me to thinking about how often readers (or listeners) really pay attention to the details of a text.
This tweet gave me the idea for a close reading/response activity that could be used with students on (or around) Halloween as teachers are trying to walk that tight rope of continuous learning that still acknowledges the excitement in the air.
