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 One
of the main goals of the game is to build comprehension. Understanding
what is read on knowledge and deeper levels is what connects us
with literature. Question asking is the key to comprehension building.
Good readers automatically ask themselves questions as they grasp
the meaning of text at many levels. The game’s activities
revolve around Bloom’s
Taxonomy of Comprehension Levels and the Story
Elements of Plot, Character, Setting and Theme. For a
detailed description
with examples of both Bloom’s Taxonomy and the Story Elements
please order The
Book Club Extension Booklet. Generic questions
are asked of the players at all of Bloom’s levels about all
of the elements. After playing the game a few times players begin
to internalize the questions as they become proficient readers.
Teachers,
parents, and students are given the questions to ask to maximize
reading comprehension and motivation through this game, an invaluable
resource. Click here to for info about
the questions.
Has comprehension skill building strategies
that reflect the research and findings of the National Reading
Panel of the United States
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