Read the Book Read the entire book, pausing only for Drop-In Vocabulary. Make sure campers are following along in their own books as you read. Note How You Got So Smart does not have numbers printed on the pages of the book. To help you navigate the text, count the first page of text, which begins, “Just look at you now,” as page 1. You may wish to write page numbers in pencil at the bottom of each page. Read-Aloud Tips Use engaging read-aloud strategies, such as those below, to captivate your audience. • This book is written in verse with rhyming words. It is designed to be read with a rhythm or beat. Emphasize the rhyming words as you read. • Much of the story is told in the character’s
DROP-IN VOCABULARY
Page 1 proud: happy or pleased with yourself or someone else Page 6 wandered: moved around without a purpose wondered: thought about something with curiosity Page 9 prodded: pushed or jabbed at something poked: pushed or jabbed at something Page 16 wanted to fly: had a desire to achieve great things Page 19 when life gave you lemons, you made lemonade: you made the best out of difficult times Page 24 sang with your heart: sang with great emotion
speech bubbles. Consider using different voices when reading the main text of the story and the character’s dialogue. After Reading Notice & Wonder Invite campers to jot down or draw in their notebooks anything they noticed or wondered during today’s read-aloud. Get the Gist Invite campers to discuss with partners the gist, or main idea, of today’s read-aloud. Ask volunteers to share their gists with the group. Campers should mention these details: The story How You Got So Smart celebrates how a boy learns and grows throughout childhood. The boy’s curiosity, persistence, and courage help him become a smart person who continues to learn and grow. Wrap up by reminding campers that in the next lesson, they will “Go Deep” in a discussion about the book. Campers should be ready to talk about the book and think about what questions they might have.
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