![]() ![]() The bags will serve as a resource to "take on their reading journeys." From the objects in the grab bags, students will be able to predict what they think the story will be about - in a similar way that they would predict based on a story's pictures via a picture walk. Distribute the bags to groups of students prior to approaching the text. The Extra Yarn grab bags could have photos of Annabelle, the Archduke, animals with knitted sweaters on, knitting needles, mittens, a small box, and of course, yarn. Students are provided with concrete objects and visuals that represent characters or plot events that they will encounter as they read a text. ![]() An Extra Yarn grab bag is an engaging, fun activity to activate student interest. ![]() Because many elementary students are unfamiliar with the process of knitting and yarn, previewing the text in order to introduce unfamiliar content specific vocabulary is crucial. ![]()
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