Minds On

What do you feel?

An image of a cozy fireplace. The image shows two people’s feel extended in front of the fireplace for warmth.

Student Success

Think-Pair-Share

Consider the image of the fireplace. What do you think of when you see it? How does it make you feel? What was it about the picture that made you feel that way?

If possible, share your ideas with a partner. Did you both have the same feelings or thoughts?

Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.

Action

Respond to a character in a video

Let’s explore this 16 Hudson story called Toothbrush #3. As you explore, think about Amala’s feelings and actions before and after the play.

Choose at least one of these questions about Amala’s feelings in the episode.

  • Why is Amala worried before the play?
  • Why is Amala worried after the play?
  • How does Amala feel about her dad’s story?

Record your thoughts by completing the Reason Report in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.

Reason Report
I think that Amala felt _________ because…
I decided this because…

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Reason Report. 

Activity(Open PDF in a new window)

Respond to a text

Select a book or text of your choice and explore 2-3 pages of it. Choose one character or group to focus on.

Complete the Text Response in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also choose a method of your choice to record your thoughts.

Text Response
Based on the few pages I explored, I think that the character/group felt…
I think they felt this way because…
This text made me feel…

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access the Text Response. 

Activity (Open PDF in a new window)

Consolidation

Express Yourself!

Explore the following text passage from an episode of Arthur. Express your thoughts and feelings about the passage using a method of your choice. You can create a picture, description, or an audio/video recording.

Consider the following questions:

  • How does the passage make you feel? What do the words make you feel? What do they make you think of?
  • Does the passage make you want to learn what happens next? Why or why not?

Press ‘Text’ to access the text passage from Arthur.

Your mom and I were just a little older than you are now. Our family had rented a cabin on a lake in the woods. We were awake one night, feeling restless. Maybe because of that moon. Then we heard a terrifying sound. It made us shiver like an icy winter wind.

Reflection

How does sharing your feelings help to show you understand what you have read?

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.