READ ALOUD: How You Got So Smart How You Got So Smart 35 MIN Introduce Vocabulary
To support comprehension, teach new vocabulary words before reading the book. Encourage campers to use the words in their discussions during the lesson.
WORDS TO KNOW
explore: to look at or try new things to learn more about them
express: to show or explain what you are thinking or feeling
outrageous: very surprising or unusual; shocking
REVIEW WORDS challenge, courageous, review
Before Reading Have campers turn to partners and recap the previous lesson’s read-aloud. Invite volunteers to share with the group. Make sure they mention these key points: The story How You Got So Smart celebrates a boy’s journey of learning and growing. It shows how the boy is curious and persistent. The boy closely observes the world and eagerly explores new things. The boy is not afraid to face challenges and learn from mistakes. The story celebrates how the boy grew smarter by being brave, sharing with others, and expressing emotions. 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. Go Deep Let campers know that you’re going to discuss the book together. Reread the sections as indicated to provide context for the prompts. Make sure campers use evidence from the text in their answers. You may wish to have campers discuss their ideas with partners, then have volunteers share with the group. Open some questions to whole-group discussion. Encourage all campers to participate. Note that each discussion prompt is followed by possible responses. Page 1 Reread the page that begins, “Just look at you now.” How does the narrator feel about the boy? How do you know? Possible responses: The narrator feels very proud of the boy. The narrator celebrates how much the boy has learned and grown and how smart he has become. MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS As you introduce today’s words, consider making small word maps or lists to enhance campers’ understanding of the meanings. For example, after discussing the meaning of the word explore , ask, What are some places or things we can explore? and jot down campers’ ideas.
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