Before After Reading Activities Before Reading Building Academic Vocabulary and Background knowledge Before reading a book it is important to tap into what your child or students already know about the topic This will help them develop their vocabulary increase their reading comprehension and make connections across the curriculum 1 Look at the cover of the book What will this book be about 2 What do you already know about the topic 3 Let's study the Table of Contents What will you learn about in the book's chapters 4 What would you like to learn about this topic Do you think you might learn about it from this book Why or why not 5 Use a reading journal to write about your knowledge of this topic Record what you already know about the topic and what you hope to learn about the topic 6 Read the book 7 In your reading journal record what you learned about the topic and your response to the book 8 After reading the book complete the activities below Content Area Vocabulary Read the list What do these words mean alter distinguishing humble manipulating muffled organized personable recognition selective varies After Reading Comprehension and Extension Activity After reading the book work on the following questions with your child or students in order to check their level of reading comprehension and content mastery 1 What are the most important things a DJ needs to know Summarize 2 Why does a DJ need to have good communication skills Infer 3 Where can DJs find work Asking Questions 4 What are your top three skills that would help you be a successful DJ Text to Self Connection 5 What types of things can you do right away to prepare for a career as a DJ Asking Questions Extension Activity Research free DJ apps With your parents permission download a few of them to play with Which has the best features Which needs improvement Think about how you would design the perfect DJ app based on your experience with these apps Then head over to the app lab at www code org and give it a shot Maybe you could build the next great DJ app
TABLE OF CONTENTS What's So Special about DJs DJ Skills Create Some Noise Types of DJs Glossary Index Show What You Know Further Reading About the Author
What's So Special about DJs Being a DJ Disc Jockey is so much more than having a cool playlist and blasting music at parties DJs are musicians and artists When you see them nodding their heads and tapping their toes they aren't just dancing they are counting music keeping track of beats and manipulating tunes so they can seamlessly fade one song into the next If you want to be a DJ you need practice patience and a passion for music
DID YOU KNOW In 1909 a 16 year old named Ray Newby played records on the radio and became the world's first DJ decades before the term disc jockey was invented
