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Notice and Note Flipbooks

Notes: • These are designed to be mostly printed in black/white on colored

paper – my school has restrictions on how much color we can print, but we do have a good selection of colored paper. Or you could print them all on white and have the kids add color with colored pencils or highlighters.

• These flipbooks are very personalized to my classroom (3rd grade) to match bulletin board materials I’ve made and the order in which I plan on introducing each signpost. The idea in providing a ppt version here is so that you can adjust it to fit your needs.

• “How to Use the Signposts”, “What is Non-fiction”, “Notes” and “Key words” sections on flaps inspired by and borrowed from N&N FB user Sara DuBose Ranzau’s flipbooks (thank you!)

• Fonts used: – KG Second Chances Solid

– KG Second Chances Sketch

– Century Gothic

– KG Architect’s Daughter

– KG Ten Thousand Reasons Alt

– KG Be Still and Know

• A PDF version is also available in the files section • Notes under each slide refer to the colored paper (Astrobright) I will

print on (the samples were done in these colors as well)

Notice and Note Signposts

FICTION Adapted from the book by Kylene Beers & Robert Probst







glue here The signposts were designed to help you figure out

how to think about a text. If you will take the time to

slow down and notice them, like the signs on a road

trip, you will discover all sorts of things about a story

you may not have noticed before.

On your journey through a story, take the time to

“notice and note” what the author wrote for you to

find out! A story is more than just what a character is

doing! Think about each question and discover

possible answers.

How to Use the Signposts










possible answers.











possible answers.











possible answers.


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What to look for: When you are reading and a character says or does

something that’s opposite (contradicts) what you would

expect or what he/she has been saying or doing all along.

*Note: you will have to pay attention to the type of person

the character is to catch these!

*Some keys words to look for: unusually, unlike her/him, not normal, that was shocking,

why did you say that?

Ask yourself: Why is the character doing that?

Your answers could: Help you make a prediction or make an inference about

the plot, character’s motivation or conflict.

Contrasts & Contradictions

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Contrasts & Contradictions glue here

What to look for:

When you are reading and a character says or does











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What to look for: When you are reading and suddenly a character

realizes, understands, or finally figures something

out.

*Some keys words to look for: surprised, shocked, realized, suddenly knew

Ask yourself: How might this change things?

Your answers could: Help you determine the conflict if the character

figured out a problem OR

Help you learn the theme if the character

understood a life lesson.

Aha Moment

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What to look for: When you are reading and suddenly a character

realizes, understands, or finally figures something

out.

*Some keys words to look for: surprised, shocked, realized, suddenly knew

Ask yourself: How might this change things?

Your answers could: Help you determine the conflict if the character

figured out a problem OR

Help you learn the theme if the character

understood a life lesson.

Aha Moment

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What to look for: When you are reading and a character asks

himself a really difficult question.

*Note --a difficult question will be something like,

“How will I get out of this?”; “Will I ever find my

family again?”; or “Why did I do something so

dumb?”

*Some keys words to look for: how will I ever…, what if I can’t…, why did I…

Ask yourself: What does this question make me

wonder about? Your answers could:

Tell you about the conflict and character

motivation and give you ideas about what will

happen later in the story.

Tough Questions

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What to look for: When you are reading and a character asks

himself a really difficult question.

*Note --a difficult question will be something like,

“How will I get out of this?”; “Will I ever find my

family again?”; or “Why did I do something so

dumb?”

*Some keys words to look for: how will I ever…, what if I can’t…, why did I…

Ask yourself: What does this question make me

wonder about? Your answers could:

Tell you about the conflict and character

motivation and give you ideas about what will

happen later in the story.

Tough Questions

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What to look for: When you are reading and a character (who is

most likely older and lots wiser) takes the main

character aside and gives serious advice.

*Note – the advice should be helpful in some way;

it will not be about what type of hamburger

to order

*Some keys words to look for: don’t forget to…, you know better…, remember

to…, be careful of…

*Character examples: Dumbledore, Yoda, parent, coach

Ask yourself:

What is the life lesson and how might it affect the character?

Your answers could: Tell you the theme for the story.

Words of the Wiser

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What to look for: When you are reading and a character (who is

most likely older and lots wiser) takes the main

character aside and gives serious advice.

*Note – the advice should be helpful in some way;

it will not be about what type of hamburger

to order

*Some keys words to look for: don’t forget to…, you know better…, remember

to…, be careful of…

*Character examples: Dumbledore, Yoda, parent, coach

Ask yourself:

What is the life lesson and how might it affect the character?

Your answers could: Tell you the theme for the story.

Words of the Wiser

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What to look for:

When you are reading and you notice a word,

phrase, object, or situation mentioned over and

over.

*Note – the word or phrase is most likely not going

to be a common saying, but something that is

symbolic (representing something more); things like

light or dark, objects like glass, fire or water, or a

character finding himself/herself in the same

difficult situation repeatedly

Ask yourself:

Why does this keep showing up again and again?

Your answers could: Tell you about the theme and conflict, OR they

might foreshadow what will happen later.

Again and Again

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What to look for:

When you are reading and you notice a word,

phrase, object, or situation mentioned over and

over.

*Note – the word or phrase is most likely not going

to be a common saying, but something that is

symbolic (representing something more); things like

light or dark, objects like glass, fire or water, or a

character finding himself/herself in the same

difficult situation repeatedly

Ask yourself:

Why does this keep showing up again and again?



Again and Again

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What to look for: When you are reading and the author or a

character interrupts the action to tell you a

memory (like a flashback or story from their

childhood).

*Note -- A memory is not something simple; the

author ALWAYS writes in a memory for a reason!

*Some keywords to look for: When I was your age…, I remember when…,

years ago…, he/she remembered when…,

my mother always told me…

Ask yourself:

Why might this memory be important?



Memory Moment

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What to look for: When you are reading and the author or a

character interrupts the action to tell you a

memory (like a flashback or story from their

childhood).

*Note -- A memory is not something simple; the

author ALWAYS writes in a memory for a reason!

*Some keywords to look for: When I was your age…, I remember when…,

years ago…, he/she remembered when…,

my mother always told me…

Ask yourself:

Why might this memory be important?



Memory Moment


NON-FICTION Adapted from the book by Kylene Beers & Robert Probst










trip, you will discover all sorts of things about a text you

may not have noticed before.

On your journey through a text, take the time to


find out! A text, especially nonfiction, is more than just

what the author has written on the page. Think about

each question and discover possible answers.



































glue here Non-fiction is more than just “not fake.” It can

be anything from an article to a recipe for

Grandma’s cookies.

Non-fiction was designed to make us think

about the world around us, and it is always written

from someone’s point-of-view (POV). You may or

may not agree with the POV, but it is about

something real and happening in the world

around us. It could even be happening to us or

because of us.

Do more than read and accept non-fiction at

face value; form an opinion about how it affects

you!

What is non-fiction?










because of us.



you!











because of us.



you!











because of us.



you!


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What to look for: When you are reading and the author shows you a

difference between what you know and what is

happening in the text OR

A difference between two or more things

*Some keys words to look for: However, unlike, different from, instead, otherwise, by

contrast, on the other hand

Ask yourself:

What is the difference and why does it matter?

Your answers could: Help you see the details that show you the main idea,

compare and contrast, understand the author’s purpose,

infer, make a generalization, or notice cause and effect.


glue here

What to look for: When you are reading and the author shows you a

difference between what you know and what is

happening in the text OR

A difference between two or more things

*Some keys words to look for: However, unlike, different from, instead, otherwise, by

contrast, on the other hand

Ask yourself:

What is the difference and why does it matter?

Your answers could: Help you see the details that show you the main idea,

compare and contrast, understand the author’s purpose,

infer, make a generalization, or notice cause and effect.


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What to look for: When you are reading and you notice the author

uses language that leaves no doubt, exaggerates,

or pushes the limit.

*Some keys words to look for: never, none, totally, unquestionably, hardest,

meanest, hungriest, perfectly, completely,

absolutely, unconditionally, entirely, always

Ask yourself:

Why did the author say it like that?

Your answers could: Tell you something about the author’s point-of-

view and purpose. Or, you might realize that the

author is exaggerating to make you think a certain

way. You might also discover bias in a text.

Extreme or Absolute Language

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uses language that leaves no doubt, exaggerates,

or pushes the limit.

*Some keys words to look for: never, none, totally, unquestionably, hardest,

meanest, hungriest, perfectly, completely,

absolutely, unconditionally, entirely, always

Ask yourself:

Why did the author say it like that?

Your answers could: Tell you something about the author’s point-of-

view and purpose. Or, you might realize that the

author is exaggerating to make you think a certain

way. You might also discover bias in a text.

Extreme or Absolute Language

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What to look for: When you are reading and you notice specific

numbers, number words, or amounts.

*Note – a number could be spelled out with letters

or written as a traditional number, fraction, or

decimal

*Some additional keys words to look for: many, often, occasionally, few

Ask yourself:

Why did the author use these numbers?

Your answers could: Help you come to a conclusion, make a

comparison, see the details, infer, find facts, or

recognize evidence

Numbers & Stats

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What to look for: When you are reading and you notice specific

numbers, number words, or amounts.

*Note – a number could be spelled out with letters

or written as a traditional number, fraction, or

decimal

*Some additional keys words to look for: many, often, occasionally, few

Ask yourself:

Why did the author use these numbers?

Your answers could: Help you come to a conclusion, make a

comparison, see the details, infer, find facts, or

recognize evidence

Numbers & Stats

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quotes a Voice of Authority, a Personal

Perspective, or cited Another’s Words

*Note: Voice of Authority – an expert in that topic

Personal Perspective – someone who was there

Another’s Words – what someone else at a

different time said about the event

*Some keys words to look for: Any phrase within a set of quotation marks (more

than just one or two words)

Ask yourself:

Why did the author quote or cite this person?

Your answers could: Help you think about the author’s point-of-view,

purpose, bias, or conclusions. Or they could give

you perspective, facts and opinions, or a

generalization.

Quoted Words

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quotes a Voice of Authority, a Personal

Perspective, or cited Another’s Words

*Note: Voice of Authority – an expert in that topic

Personal Perspective – someone who was there

Another’s Words – what someone else at a

different time said about the event

*Some keys words to look for: Any phrase within a set of quotation marks (more

than just one or two words)

Ask yourself:

Why did the author quote or cite this person?

Your answers could: Help you think about the author’s point-of-view,

purpose, bias, or conclusions. Or they could give

you perspective, facts and opinions, or a

generalization.

Quoted Words

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What to look for: When you are reading and the author uses a word

or phrase you do not know.

*Note – none of us know all of the words all of the

time, especially in a non-fiction text; do not be

embarrassed if you don’t know a word.

Ask yourself:

Do I know this word from someplace else?

or Does this seem like technical talk for

experts of this topic? or

Can I find clues in the sentence to help me understand the word?

Your answers could: Help you decide if you need to look the word up

or keep reading for more information.

Word Gaps

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What to look for: When you are reading and the author uses a word

or phrase you do not know.

*Note – none of us know all of the words all of the

time, especially in a non-fiction text; do not be

embarrassed if you don’t know a word.

Ask yourself:

Do I know this word from someplace else?

or Does this seem like technical talk for

experts of this topic? or

Can I find clues in the sentence to help me understand the word?

Your answers could: Help you decide if you need to look the word up

or keep reading for more information.

Word Gaps

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