READ ALOUD: Exclamation Mark Exclamation Mark 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
endless: being or seeming to be without end
exclaim: to cry out or speak suddenly, with strong feeling
possibility: likelihood; something that might happen
REVIEW WORDS confused, deflate, sentence
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: Exclamation Mark feels sad because he doesn’t fit in with the periods. He doesn’t seem to know why he is different. Then he meets Question Mark, who asks him lots of questions. Suddenly, Exclamation Mark shouts “Stop!” and realizes he can make loud, exciting sounds. He discovers that his being different adds something special to the world. He tries out all sorts of fun exclamations like “Wow!” and “Yippee!” In the end, Exclamation Mark is happy and proud to be himself. Note Exclamation Mark 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, “He stood out from the very beginning” as page 1. You may wish to write page numbers in pencil at the bottom of each page. Go Deep
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS Create word maps to deepen campers’ understanding of the meanings. Around each word, jot down synonyms or related phrases (e.g., for endless, you might write “without end,” “goes on and on,” and “so many” ). Invite campers to add other ideas that each word brings to mind (e.g., for endless, campers might suggest “space” or “the ocean”). Use all of the words and ideas in sentences to build context for the meaning of each word.
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. Pages 6–7 Reread the part about Exclamation Mark trying to be like the others. Why do you think Exclamation Mark wants to be like the others? Possible responses: He wants to be like the others so he can feel like he belongs. He doesn’t like being different and not knowing why.
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