Reading Response Spinners

As a reading specialist, I’m always looking for ways to make reading intervention more fun. My kids need a lot of repetition with the same things, but in a motivating way!

There are a few story elements that I like to review after every fiction book we have read- and to make it more interesting, I picked up some supplies from the Dollar Tree and created some Reading Comprehension Spinners!

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On the blue pinwheel, I just used a Sharpie to write Main Idea, Main Character, Setting, Problem, Solution, and Author’s Purpose. I did have to write quickly because the Sharpie wanted to bleed through a bit. No big deal, though!

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While I was on a roll, I made two more spinners, too- one for reading responses (the green) and non-fiction (pink). I labeled them with washi tape.

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So, for a grand total of $3, I have 3 spinners! These would be great in the regular classroom, too, for quick review after a read-aloud!

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When I use them with students, I spin it and let them stick their finger in to stop it. If we’ve already stopped on that one, we turn to the next one that hasn’t been done.

The reading response one may be my favorite, because I can spin it once and have all of the kids respond to that prompt! How do you review common reading comprehension questions like story elements?

jennybuttontitle

14 comments

  1. Love this idea ! I use graphic organizers and retelling cards to teach this skill. Thanks for this idea !

    Wendy
    Ms Ds Literacy Lab

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    1. Hmm- what kinds of retelling cards do you have? Do they ask students to retell specific parts? That sounds interesting!

      Jenny

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  2. I believe I need to get crafty over break. Those are adorable. Pin, Pin, Pin!!!

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    1. What I loved about these is that it took barely any time or craftiness! Buy, write, and you're done! :) Hope you find something similar!

      Jenny

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    2. They didn't have these, but they did have another style. I opted to hold out and check the other stores in town. Thanks for the idea Jenny!

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    3. You could cut out a (card stock) flower with petals and attach it to another square of cardstock with a brad. Bend up the edges of the flower for ease in spinning. Love your ideas luckyfrog.

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  3. Heading to Dollar Tree today! Hopefully they will have these fun spinners! Thanks for the great idea!!!

    Andrea
    Reading Toward the Stars

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    1. Hope they have them! I loooove the Dollar Tree- both their section designed for teachers, AND the many things they have that can be adapted for teachers :)

      Jenny

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  4. Dollar Tree here I come! What a great way to turn something simple into an activity they'll just love! ~ Lisa

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    1. Simple ideas are my favorite :) Hope you can find some at Dollar Tree!

      Jenny

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  5. This idea is too good! Especially for Spring time! Thanks for posting!

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    1. Aww, thanks! My kids are definitely finding them fun :)

      Jenny

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