After Reading
Comprehending the Text
Compare and contrast
Because Drums and Drumming gives a lot of background information regarding how drums are made and used, it lends itself wonderfully to comparing and contrasting the different types of drums and what they’re used for. After reading this book, children will be responsible for completing a paragraph as part of the comprehension worksheet. This worksheet requires them to look at and discuss the similarities of, and differences between, the talking drum and modern day drum sets. By doing this children will be able to show their level of understanding regarding the two different types of drums.
Before children begin their paragraphs you can talk to them about the different types of drums discussed in the book. Have them look at and point out the similarities and differences. Discuss the important features these different types of drums have. By discussing the various types of drums in the book, you will help children become familiar with the vocabulary associated with drums and drumming and will help them brainstorm for when the time comes for them to write down their own thoughts.
Ask questions to help them prepare for their writing.
What was the book about? What types of drums were discussed in the book? How have drums changed over time? Why are drums important? How have drums been used through the years? Which drum did you find the most interesting and why? Would you ever be interested in playing any type of drum? If so, what type? Do you think that there is a particular drum, of all the drums in the book, that is more important than another? What is one thing that you found interesting in this book?
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